Joe and Jimmy discuss how we know there is a God from the Baptist Catechism, Q3. “How may we know there is a God?” The answer, “The light of nature in man and the works of God plainly declare there is a God; but his word and Spirit only do it fully and effectually for the salvation of sinners.” What does creation tell us about God? If God reveals himself in creation, why is it insufficient to lead to saving faith? How does the Holy Spirit use the Scripture to lead us to saving faith? Plus, Joe gets beat up by his wife.Primary Scripture references: Romans 1:19–20; Psalm 19; 2 Thess. 2:13RESOURCESThe Baptist CatechismA Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin BeddomeRead Beddome’s Exposition’ online for free here.Get all the show notes for this episode at www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/bcq3Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The guys are back discussing the uncertainty of false assurance, the certainty of true assurance, and the ground of our assurance resting on the work of Jesus and the work of the Spirit. All of this from The 1689 Confession, Chapter 18, paragraph 2. Plus, Jimmy prefers brunch. Want to read up on Assurance? Pick up Don Whitney’s book, How Can I Be Sure I'm a Christian?: The Satisfying Certainty of Eternal Life. TODAY'S SPONSOR Today’s episode is sponsored by Eric Landfried author of Solitary Man, an action packed novel perfect for your summer reading. For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/1689182Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy sit down after preaching to talk about the “church planting green light”. Specifically, they cover four essentials a church planter must have a grasp on before they are ready to sent out to plant. What is “calling”, and what does it have to do with aptness for church planting? How does “context” play a role in one's readiness to plant? What does it mean to have “clarity” concerning the specific church someone desires to start? Why is “collaboration” so important in church planting? Plus, Jimmy calls us to have a “singular focus of two things.”Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands