Jimmy and Joe discuss what it is that makes the word of God effective in converting sinners and sanctifying saints. Plus they talk a bit about the Litton controversy and this interview on SBC This Week, and by popular request we talk about and have. links to our current journal set up.AFFILIATE LINKSJimmy’s Travelers Notebook Joe’s Traveler’s NotebookBaptist Catechism Q. 94Q. How is the word made effectual to salvation?A. The Spirit of God maketh the reading, but especially the preaching of the word, an effectual means of convincing and converting sinners, and of building them up in holiness and comfort through faith unto salvation.⁠RESOURCESThe Baptist CatechismA Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin BeddomeRead Beddome’s Exposition online for free here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We had to come back around to the same subject we covered on Monday because as this whole Ed Litton #sermongate thing progresses it is leading us to answer more questions and offer our perspective on the situation as it is clarified. If you don’t know what we’re talking about listen to Monday’s episode, Sermon Sharing.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We pushed our discussion of the Baptist Catechism to Thursday so the guys could weigh in on the drama over Ed Litton’s use of JD Greer’s sermon content in one of his messages. (See the video below). Joe and Jimmy have addressed the issue of sermon stealing in the past, but wanted to discuss some of the issues here in this specific situation. What really happened? Was it sin, or just bad form? Why is this so important, and what’s up with research groups like Docent?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

While at the SBC Joe tweeted a tweet. Is that how you say it? Not this one, but this one. It got quite a reaction. Was Joe unclear? Unfair? What was he getting at? The guys talk about it.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy are back with Doctrine and Devotion’s regularly scheduled program, and today they are talking through the “ordinary means of grace.” In a hurry? Jump to the 7 minute mark to skip the Banter.Baptist Catechism Q. 93Q. What are the outward means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption?A. The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption are his ordinances, especially the word, baptism, the Lord’s supper, and prayer; all which means are made effectual to the elect for salvation.⁠RESOURCESThe Baptist CatechismA Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin BeddomeRead Beddome’s Exposition online for free here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy and Joe open up the mail bag to answer some listener’s questions like: how do we process when God answers “no” to a prayer that seems to be clearly in line with his revealed will? How does a person who is called to ministry deal with a season of waiting before the work of ministry can begin? And, what Bibles, journals, and planners are we using these days?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode of Banter of Truth Joe and Jimmy talk about this year’s Southern Baptist Convention, why this gathering is important, and what some of the current (and some are nutty) controversies are. And yes, Joe is there in Nashville! Plus, Joey shares the story of when he puked in public right in front of a church member. Banter of Truth is a podcast only available to our All Access members, but we are giving this episode away to everyone. We hope it’s helpful and enjoyable to you all.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy talk through the repentance that leads to life and a kind of “repentance” that leads to death. It’s a. fun convo that will remind you of the place repentance should occupy in. your life. And the guys recommend Thomas Watson’s classic, The Doctrine of Repentance.Baptist Catechism Q. 92Q. What is repentance unto life?A. Repentance unto life is a saving grace,⁠⁠ whereby a sinner, out of a true sense of his sin,⁠ and apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ,⁠⁠ doth, with grief and hatred of his sin, turn from it unto God,⁠⁠ with full purpose of and endeavour after new obedience.⁠RESOURCESThe Baptist CatechismA Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin BeddomeRead Beddome’s Exposition online for free here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy and Joe are responding to more of your emails. Does God love the poor, and if so what does that mean? How do you witness to a Christian? How can better manage our devotional time? And are we bothered by financially supporting bad churches when we sing one of their “good songs”?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The guys sat down after church on Sunday to discuss the nature of faith from the Baptist Catechism, Q. 91, and Jimmy’s “brown privilege.”Baptist Catechism Q. 91Q. What is faith in Jesus Christ?A. Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace,⁠ whereby we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation, as he is offered to us in the gospel.⁠RESOURCESThe Baptist CatechismA Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin BeddomeRead Beddome’s Exposition online for free here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands