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

Happy quarantine! On this episode Jimmy and Joe talk through the benefits of belonging to a local church from the 1689 Confession. Where do we see church “membership” in Scripture? What are the “privileges” of membership? What’s a “censure,” and why does a local church practice church discipline? REFERENCES Through the Westminster Confession, Chad Van Dixhoorn On Church Membership (Doctrine and Devotion) On Church Discipline (Doc trine and Devotion) Tony Doppke preaching at Redeemer Fellowship this past Sunday. OUR SPONSOR The ministry landscape is changing. More and more, pastors need to be equipped with rigorous theological training as well as job skills to make a living where God has called you. That’s why Southeastern Seminary has created the M.Div.-M.B.A. in just 4 years, you can graduate from a theologically rigorous M.Div. program at Southeastern and have the practical job skills of an M.B.A. With leading Baptist scholars like Bruce Ashford, Ben Merkle, and John Hammett, there’s no better time to start your theological training today. Get all the details here. For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/168926-12Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The guys turn around and go back to the subject of Christian liberty to answer some questions sent in by listeners. What happens to Christian liberty when one’s school or employer requires adherence to a covenant that requires abstinence from things that Scripture itself does not forbid. What about loop holes? How does this relate to the ninth commandment? OUR SPONSOR Media Gratiae is a small nonprofit ministry that makes amazing documentaries and multimedia Bible studies. This week we want to tell you about a their project, Puritan: All of Life to the Glory of God, the Deluxe Edition Box Set. This is a great on-ramp for Christians who maybe aren’t familiar with the Puritans to begin to interact with them, and to make them want to pick up a book and dig in. Use the promo code DEVO for an additional $10 off. The package contains: 6 DVDs: a feature-length documentary, lots of special features, and 35 Sunday school lessons on Puritan biographies and puritan theme. An accompanying workbook for the lessons A beautiful clothbound book from Joel Beeke and Michael Reeves Posters and postcard prints, etc. https://mediagratiae.org/collections/puritan/products/puritan-deluxeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands