Covenant Podcast

Our Lord Jesus calls Christians to become trained in good doctrine. “If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed.” (1 Timothy 4:6) Doctrine means teaching. Each chapter of this book focuses on one doctrine connected to justification. These doctrines are paraphrased from Chapter 11: Of Justification, in the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689) Order your copy of this book: https://www.amazon.com/Christs-Sake-Alone-confessional-justification/dp/B0CXXTDW8D For more information about CBTS visit: https://cbtseminary.org

Jeffery Smith argues that faithful preaching is more than interpretive fidelity to the text of Scripture and an engaging delivery. It encapsulates a preacher’s heart and soul and involves nothing less than a rigorous regimen of proclamation, pleading, and prayer. Pick up your copy of his book, Preaching for conversions: https://freegracepress.com/products/preaching-for-conversions For more information about CBTSeminary, visit CBTSeminary.org

"Roger Williams was one of the most important formative figures for the doctrine of religious liberty in the 1600s. Williams believed in the absolute authority of the Word of God and it was his source book for faith and life. He did not ground his views of soul liberty in Enlightenment ideals or a general liberalism, like Thomas Jefferson would do in the next century. He was not a rationalist or utilitarian but a man possessed by the Scriptural doctrine of a regenerate church, headed by Jesus Christ." For more information about CBTS, go to CBTSeminary.org

In this conversation, Pastors Joe Wilson and Lee McKinnon share their experiences in Bi-Vocational ministry. They further offer encouragement to Bi-vocational ministers and discuss how to effectively preach when entangled in secular affairs. For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org

Along with William Carey’s Enquiry, The Serampore Form of Agreement (SFA) laid the foundation of the modern missionary movement. The Enquiry recovered the Great Commission as a duty of the church and outlined a practical agenda for its fulfillment. The SFA provided a philosophy and a guide for missionary practice on the field. Both works move boldly from theological first principles to urgent implementation. This commentary on the SFA provides another volume in the William Ward Project begun in 2023 to commemorate the bicentenary of the author’s death. Each Statement of the SFA is analyzed by international scholars whose global dispersion and varied denominational commitments give testimony to the continued relevance of this seminal document. Pick up your copy of this new commentary of the Serampore Form of Agreement here: https://hesedandemet.com/product/the-serampore-form-of-agreement/ For more information about CBTS visit: https://cbtseminary.org

"We don’t follow Murton in his Arminianized theology. But all who believe in a regenerate church, including Particular Baptists, have been rightly influenced by his arguments for freedom of conscience and liberty of religious belief and practice." -Ron Miller ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information about CBTS, go to CBTSeminary.org Consider giving to CBTS to help us train the next generation of gospel ministers. Apply to CBTS today to be sharpened for a lifetime of faithful ministry. Follow CBTS on our socials: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Sign up to receive our Newsletter, which contains monthly updates related to the Seminary.

In this conversation, Rexford Semrad recounts some of the trials that John Calvin endured throughout his life. Then Rex draws out lessons we can learn from these trials. For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org

In this conversation, we speak with Dr. James Anderson on Presuppositional Apologetics. We cover topics like circular reasoning, neutral ground, and more. Tune in and enjoy! For more information, visit: https://cbtseminary.org

"The two swords represent two spheres. The physical sword is wielded by kings; the spiritual sword by ministers of the gospel. Busher says, 'Kings and magistrates are to rule temporal affairs by the swords of their temporal kingdoms and bishops and ministers are to rule spiritual affairs by the word and Spirit of God, the sword of Christ’s spiritual kingdom, and not to intermeddle one with another’s authority, office, and function.' The temporal sword was not given to kings to persecute people into a religious profession or act. He repeatedly argues that this never changes anyone’s judgment and fills the churches with hypocrites." For more information about CBTSeminary, visit: https://cbtseminary.org

In this conversation, Dr. Decker recounts his recent experiences in the hospital. Then he shares several lessons the Lord taught him while awaiting a heart transplant. For more information about CBTS, visit: https://cbtseminary.org

In this breakout session from the 2025 Covenant Conference, Pastor Tom Hicks critiques Christian Nationalism. For more information about CBTSeminary visit: https://cbtseminary.org

"Baptist churches arose in a 17th century England where church was joined to state. The governmental and religious institutions were not separate but existed as one establishment. The king acted as the supreme governor of both spheres. He headed the government and the Church of England, the officially established religion of the nation, and so he held both political and religious authority. The result was a fusion which declared religious dissent to be treasonous, enforced uniformity in religion, and penalized non-conformists." For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jon English Lee about a class he teaches for CBTS: Historical Theology II. We further cover the benefit of studying Historical Theology, as well as the impact of Augustine on the Medieval perod of church history. For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org

The following message was delivered at the 2025 Covenant Conference, hosted by CBTS. The theme of the 2025 conference was The Law of God. To learn more about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.org

"The Particular Baptists were orthodox, Protestant, Reformed, and Puritan Christians. But they were also more than that. They were distinguished from other churches by a set of distinctives, a number of interconnected doctrines and practices that set them apart." For more information about CBTS visit CBTSeminary.org

The Lord has spoken to us in the written Word. This revelation is worthy of diligent reading by His people with every effort they can muster. This book, in a fundamental way, attempts to teach the student of Scripture how to observe, interpret, and apply the meaning of the Biblical texts. The author contends that the end of all Bible reading is joy in the Lord and enjoyment of His Son. If you wish to be like the Blessed Man of Psalm 1, learn to read and love the Bible. Jared Ebert is married to his gracious wife, Mykala, and they have two children. God, by His grace, saved Him at the age of 7. He graduated with a Master of Divinity, with an emphasis in Biblical Languages, in 2023. He is a Master of Theology (Th.M.) graduate, having completed his studies at Covenant Baptist Seminary. Jared is the lead pastor at Mt Carmel Baptist Church.

The following message was delivered at the 2025 Covenant Conference, hosted by CBTS. The theme of the 2025 conference was The Law of God. To learn more about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.org

When a church member leaves, it can be a challenging time for everyone involved. This video offers guidance on how to navigate these moments with compassion and wisdom. We'll explore practical steps to ensure that the departure is handled in a way that honors both the individual and the local church. For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org

The following message was delivered at the 2025 Covenant Conference, hosted by CBTS. The theme of the 2025 conference was The Law of God. To learn more about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.org

"Hann’s pastorate in Loughwood ran from 1730 to 1758, during which time he had several helpers. Fifteen people are recorded as being baptized by him. His helpers sometimes did the baptisms, perhaps because of his absence or old age. At the end of his time there, the membership was 34, a few more than when he came." For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org

CBTS professor Michael Emadi and his wife, Ashley, provide several tips for "Surviving Seminary as a Family." For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org To watch video episodes of the Covenant Podcast, visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXDgKm8SndkksaqigTec-WA

The following message was delivered at the 2025 Covenant Conference, hosted by CBTS. The theme of the 2025 conference was The Law of God. To learn more about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.org

John MacArthur once said that "no eschatology is complete or true which does not embrace the prophecy of Zechariah." In this conversation, Ben Habegger explains how an Amillennialist understands Zechariah 14 and irenically expresses concerns with a Dispensationalist understanding of this book. For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org

The following message was delivered at the 2025 Covenant Conference, hosted by CBTS. The theme of the 2025 conference was The Law of God. To learn more about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.org

"This study of the Loughwood Baptist church has brought to our attention a number of interesting early members. But the Hugenots, Fifth Monarchy men, and woman author weren’t the entire congregation. There were in fact several hundred believers making up the church even in its earliest years." For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org

Can women be pastors? Dr. Scott Aniol answers this important question with the authority of Scripture. For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org

The following message was delivered at the 2025 Covenant Conference, hosted by CBTS. The theme of the 2025 conference was The Law of God. To learn more about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.org

William Allen and John Vernon appear in history as two believing men “of one heart and soul”. They were the closest of friends in religion, family, the Army, and politics. For more information about CBTSeminary, visit CBTSeminary.org

About the Author: John Sweat Jr. is one of the pastors at Heritage Reformed Baptist Church. He is a husband to Heather and a father to four girls. John graduated from Trinity Baptist College in 2015 and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he completed a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies and a Master of Arts in Christian Thought in 2019. Pastor John is an avid Georgia Bulldog fan, enjoys Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and is a Lord of the Rings enthusiast. About Simple Truths for Communion with God: The goal of this commentary on the Baptist Catechism is to encourage the use of catechisms again, corporately and privately. This is a devotional commentary. The aim is to explain the doctrinal truths contained in the questions and show the practical implications of how these doctrines shape our communion with God and the Christian life. Get your copy of this resource here: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Truths-Communion-God-Experiential/dp/B0FDWW4QKS For more information about CBTS, visit: https://cbtseminary.org

The following message was delivered at the 2025 Covenant Conference, hosted by CBTS. The theme of the 2025 conference was The Law of God. To learn more about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.org

In this episode of the Covenant Podcast, we talk with Dr. Sam Waldron about a class he teaches for CBTS: the Doctrine of Man. Dr. Waldron covers important aspects of Biblical anthropology, including the image of God, the dichotomous composition of man, the noetic effects of sin, and more. If you are interested in applying as a student of CBTS to take this course for credit, click here: CBTSeminary.org/apply For more information about CBTS visit: https://cbtseminary.org

The following message was delivered at the 2025 Covenant Conference, hosted by CBTS. The theme of the 2025 conference was The Law of God. To learn more about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.org

In this episode of the Covenant Podcast, Ken Glisch, Dewey Dovel, and Doug Barger continue examining the doctrine of election from John Gill's work "The Cause of God & Truth." In this section, Gill states that he is defending absolute election against Dr. Whitby by arguing from the most principal passages from Scripture. We hope the consideration of these passages will be a blessing to all our hearers who have faith in Lord Jesus Christ, through the electing love of the Father. For more information about CBTS visit: https://cbtseminary.org

The following message was delivered at the 2025 Covenant Conference, hosted by CBTS. The theme of the 2025 conference was The Law of God. To learn more about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.org

John Vernon and his wife Anne had five known children. There names are uncertain but probably were John, Deborah, Caleb, Anne (or as she was called, Nancy), and Mary. Caleb has special interest to us because his father wrote a spiritual biography of him that is the only book I am aware from the 1600s that gives an account of the conversion, baptism, and partaking in the Lord’s Supper by someone under the age of 16. This account was entitled, “The Compleat Scholler or a relation of the life, and the latter-end especially, of Caleb Vernon who died in the Lord on the 29 th of the 9 th month, 1665, aged 12 years and 6 months”. For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org

Over three centuries after its initial publication, Nehemiah Coxe’s seminal work "A Discourse of the Covenants" remains as vital as ever in understanding Baptist Covenant Theology. Paired with John Owen’s Exposition of Hebrews 8:6-13, this twentieth anniversary edition of Covenant Theology from Adam to Christ features updated content and indices. In this conversation, Richard Barcellos, Ron Miller & Fransico Orozco discuss the history of this book's initial publication, Coxe's view of the Abrahamic covenant, and more. For more information about CBTS, visit: https://cbtseminary.org

The following message was delivered at the 2025 Covenant Conference, hosted by CBTS. The theme of the 2025 conference was The Law of God. To learn more about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.org

"Vernon frequently preached against Cromwell’s Protectorate. William Kiffen and others wrote him urging to support it, but his understanding of the relationship between Christ and the English government wouldn’t allow it."

In this conversation, Pastors Joe Wilson and Lee McKinnon discuss the value of arranging a preaching calendar. They also discuss the Spurgeonic method of preaching, the difference between topical expository sermons and sequential expository sermons, and the usefulness of having a preaching calendar within a plurality of elders. For more information about CBTS visit: https://cbtseminary.org

A great irony surrounds this biblical doctrine of God's absolute predestination of all things. Intended by the Apostle Paul to be one of the most comforting and assuring doctrines to the redeemed followers of Christ, predestination is widely scorned by those to whose souls it should soothe. There is no greater assurance of our salvation than to know its eternal security does not rest on the feebleness of our faith. Pick up a copy of Pastor Gunter's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Praise-His-Glory-Doctrine-Predestination/dp/B0CXXNGL14

As Samuel Richardson wrote, “there is no form of civil government in Christ’s testament”. We are reminded that it’s often easy to give ourselves to a human kingdom than Christ’s without even noticing. For more information about CBTSeminary, visit CBTSeminary.org

In this conversation, Chris Holmes discusses "The Preaching of Benjamin Keach." Dr. Holmes researched Keach's use of Metaphors for his PhD Dissertation and teaches courses on Preaching and Benjamin Keach at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary. For more information about CBTS visit: https://cbtseminary.org

Some of the earliest members of the Loughwood Baptist church were colorful characters, a few of which we’ll look at next episode. Others were quite unexpected. Who would guess that several prominent families in the early years of the church were Huguenots, French protestants escaping persecution? For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org

In this conversation, Steve Kim presents historical data that demonstrates Jesus of Nazareth arose from the dead. Steve Kim is the Alberta Director of Apologetics Canada Ministries. In his early 20s, Steve experienced a faith crisis due to intellectual undernourishment. Through this experience, he has come to see apologetics as the “intellectual care of the soul” and now feels a personal burden to walk with others who may be struggling with doubt and/or seeking sincerely. Steve holds a diploma in Worship Arts and a BA in Biblical Studies from Columbia Bible College in Abbotsford, BC. He has completed a master’s degree in Christian Apologetics through Biola University in La Mirada, CA. He began his PhD studies through the University of the Highlands and Islands in Scotland, exploring any proper limits of human enhancement. A native of Korea, Steve now lives in the Edmonton area with his wife, Sharina, and two children, Maya and Tavin. For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org

In this episode, Pastors Joe Wilson and Lee McKinnon discuss the importance of training men for Pastoral Ministry. They discuss the duty of teaching men who will be able to teach others as well; they cover why this duty is especially necessary for older ministers; then, they conclude the conversation by providing tips to accomplish this task. For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org

"In the last episode I mentioned that a young John Ash was baptized and joined the Loughwood Baptist Church in Dorset. This church erected a chapel in the 1650s that is still standing; a beautiful little building fully restored by Great Britain’s National Trust. But before I tell you some of the story of the church, let me tell you about the chapel itself because it one of the oldest and loveliest Baptist meetinghouses still standing in England." For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org

In this conversation, Pastor Brice Bigham presents the importance of rebuke for the Christian life. He covers how this is important for preaching, ministry, and church life for all members. Additionally, he gives helpful advice for both giving and receiving rebuke. Don't miss this important conversation that will help you to grow in an often-neglected Christian duty! For more information about CBTS visit: https://cbtseminary.org

In some ways, John Ash is reminiscent of Thomas Llewelyn, our previous pilgrim. Both men lived during the same years, were educated at Bristol, became moderately well off, and exercised academic gifts and pastoral heart. But the differences brought into their lives by providence, help us understand the variety of life in the Particular Baptist churches of mid-18th century England. For more information about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.org

Join us for an insightful discussion with Jared Ebert (ThM) as we delve into the retrieval of Reformed Methods in New Testament Textual Criticism. This episode offers an examination of historical approaches and their contemporary relevance to our approach to textual criticism. To read his ThM thesis, click here: https://www.academia.edu/129594686/Retrieving_the_Reformed_Methods_of_New_Testament_Textual_Criticism For more information about CBTS visit: https://cbtseminary.org

Today’s story of another little-known Particular Pilgrim concerns Thomas Llewelyn and the use of his academic-oriented gifts. Thomas’ last name “Llewelyn” begins with two “Ls” and gives away his Welsh origins. For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org