I. The Meaning of the Abrahamic Covenant a. The Spiritual Promises (Heb. 4; Rev. 21:2; Gal. 3:7-9, 29) b. The Sovereign Initiative (Jer. 34:18ff)
II. The Meaning of the Covenant Sign a. Synonymous Language b. Spiritual Significance (Deut. 10:16; 30:6; Jer. 4:4; Rom. 2:28-29; Phil. 3:3; Col. 2:11)
III. The Recipients of the Covenant Sign a. Professing and True Believers (e.g. Abraham, Rom. 4:11) b. Unconfirmed but Marked Members i. Future Unbelievers (e.g. Ishmael, Gal. 4:29) ii. Unproven Elect (e.g. Isaac)
IV. The Continuity of the Covenant Sign a. Covenantal Circumcision Finished (Acts 15) b. Abrahamic Covenant Continued (Rom. 4:16; Gal. 3:7-9, 29) c. Inclusive Sign Continued i. Professing Believer Baptism (Acts 2:38ff) ii. Covenant Infant Baptism (Lk. 18:16; I Cor. 7:14; Acts 2:38ff; Acts 16) d. Infant Baptism Explained i. Signified, Spiritual Blessing 1. Regeneration (Deut. 30:6) 2. Justification (Acts 2:28) 3. Adoption (Gen. 17:7) ii. True, Active Hope 1. Blessing Sent 2. Faith Required 3. Means Continued
Conclusion:
SERMON ACTIVITY
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Pastor Ryan Speck was called as the Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA) in July, 2012. He came to Columbia, Missouri with his wife and four daughters from Norfolk, Virginia where he served as an Associate Pastor from 2007 thru 2012. Pastor Speck received his M.Div from...
