Jimmy and Joe are sitting in the office, talking about God's painful providences from the 1689 Confession chapter 5 paragraph 5. How should we seek to walk through God's painful providences? What are his divine purposes when his providence involve suffering? Plus, bar-b-q sauce! The intellectual lightweights can forward to the 8:50 mark to skip the banter.  OUR SPONSOR: Trace the Themes is a free Bible study by pastor Spence Shelton that will help you trace the themes of Scripture as they unfold from Genesis to Revelation. This free 6-part study is perfect for small groups, family devotions, or individual use and includes videos and a downloadable study guide. Start your free Bible study today by visiting www.TraceTheThemes.com For all the show notes and relevant links visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/168955Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A small group of brothers in Christ broke the internet recently with the release of a statement addressing their concerns “that values borrowed from secular culture are currently undermining Scripture in the areas of race and ethnicity, manhood and womanhood, and human sexuality.” The Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel was released with initial signatories like Tom Ascol, John MacArthur, James White, Josh Buice, and many others.  The response has been explosive and divisive, and Joe and Jimmy got a lot of requests to address the statement. Do they generally agree with the content of the statement? Could they sign it? Will they sign it? What problems do they have with the statement? And, Joe and Jimmy suggest three ways we can all respond to the statement, whether we agree or disagree? Plus, Jimmy has a cold and coughs over the whole episode. For all the show notes and relevant links go to www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/sjgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The guys are sitting in the local cigar shop talking through how to leave your ministry position, your local church, or your job in a manner that honors God and others. They were moved to chat through this in light of Thom Rainer's retirement from Lifeway. What are some things to keep in mind, and what are some things to do when leaving something important? As a help, the guys also walk us through Dr. Mark Dever's “If You're Thinking about Leaving a Church”. The NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible (general editor D. A. Carson) is the only study Bible built on Biblical Theology and will help you to marvel at the Big Story and savor the details of the history of redemption. Learn more at www.WhatIsBiblicalTheology.com For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/leavingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy are hanging out at the cigar shop talking about the doctrine of divine providence from the 1689 Baptist Confession Chapter 5 paragraphs 3 and 4. What comfort comes from the idea of God's providence over sin, and where do we see this doctrine in scripture? Plus, the guys reveal the details of the 2019 Doctrine and Devotion Conference, “Biblical Theology: The Revelation of God's Person, Plan, and Purpose.” For links and all the show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/1689534Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today, Joe and Jimmy walk through their RANSOM Bible Study Method. This is a six step method of reading the Scripture that can encourage you to read the Bible thoughtfully, apply it personally, and interpret it theologically. The guys have also created a RANSOM Bible Study Method ebook that you can download for free. To get the resource just sign up for our email list and you can download it right away. If you are already a subscriber be sure to check your inbox for a link that will allow you to get the goods today. Plus, Joe's tab at the cigar shop has a higher monetary value than Jimmy's 2006 Canadian Ford Focus. For all the relevant links and show notes head over to doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/ransomSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This is the first episode Jimmy and Joe have recorded since Joe got back from South Africa. So they guys catch up and Jimmy presses Joe on why he was in a South African police station. Then they jump into chapter 5, paragraphs 1 and 2 of the 1689 Confession on God's Providence. If divine providence is “God's ordering all outcomes and events of things, after the counsel of his will, to his own glory” (Watson), what does this mean for the ideas of chance, determinism, and God's responsibility over sin? And for the 10% of you who don't like it, you can skip the banter and get straight to the topic at the 6:28 mark.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy are hanging out in the cigar shop talking about how to best prepare to lead a group of people in “devotions.” Christians are often asked to lead a group in a “devotional,” meaning, share something good from the word of God for those in attendance. But how can we do it well? The guys offer five pieces of advice to lead a group in better devotionals. And the guys introduce the Doctrine and Devotion “RANSOM” Bible Study Method. You can expect more on that in the future. Plus, why do fit people stretch so much in public, and why do people steal material from famous, current preachers? Five Principles to Help You Prepare and Lead a Devotional Talk 1. Always Be in the Word 2. Distill the Main idea 3. Address Points of Application (to your life, and then to others) 4. Keep it Brief 5. Be Confident and Don't ApologizeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The guys are back on the 1689 Confession, talking through chapter 4 on the doctrine of creation. What is the significance of the doctrine of creation? Does the 1689 hold a position on the sox days of creation? Why did God create all things and what does this have to do with us today?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy discuss how their workshop at Legacy Chicago went. Not so good. How do Jimmy and Joe evaluate themselves and their teaching? What does it look like to go back to the drawing board after a failure? The guys offer ten points of action and reflection for those who bomb and are ready to learn from their mistakes. Plus, we include a photo of the dude who fell asleep in our workshop. Gotacha, sucka! Also, Adam Kareus wrote two articles for Doctrine and Devotion you will want to check out: I Just Bombed My Sermon, and My Pastor Just Bombed a Sermon. 10 Points of Reflection After You Bomb 1. Do not despair 2. Do not get defensive 3. Get feedback 4. Was I clear? 5. Was I organized? 6. Was I persuasive? 7. Was I dull? 8. Was I practical? 9. Did the audience know the stakes? 10. How could I have been more dependent on God in preparation and delivery? For all the show notes and links go to www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/bombSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The guys are back on the 1689, this time wrapping up Chapter 3 on God's Decree by discussing the final paragraph. Why must we be careful with the doctrines of God’s decree and unconditional election? How do these truths relate to the Christian’s assurance of salvation? And how should all of this lead us to a healthy “praise, reverence, and admiration of God, and of humility, diligence, and abundant consolation”? Plus, high people are not funny, and the guys argue over “bread and butter” vs “meat and potatoes”.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands