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

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

Joe and Jimmy open up the mailbag to talk through the church’s obsession with “masculinity,” time management in ministry, COVID conflict in churches, critiquing conservatives, and regional conferences. In a hurry? Skip the banter by jumping to the 12:20 mark.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands