Covenant Podcast

Andrew Leslie’s Work in India Pt.2 | Particular Pilgrims

The 50th Anniversary celebration of the Baptist Missionary Service was held on May 31st and June 1st and 2nd, 1842, in Kettering. So large were the expected crowds that two meetinghouses were used – one the Baptist and the other the Congregational. On the first day in the evening, Andrew Leslie was asked to preach. His text was Acts 14:27, “and when they had arrived and gathered the church together, they declared all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles”. Leslie imitated Paul’s actions from the text, and gave a sermon “replete with interesting and important details respecting the East India mission, and the absurd, impure superstitions of the people among whom it is planted”.For more information about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.org

Equipped to Evangelize with Rob Ventura

Equipped to Evangelize is a comprehensive guide that brings clarity and biblical depth to the vital task of sharing the Christian faith. Drawing from three decades of experience, Rob Ventura outlines a practical and systematic approach to evangelism that both encourages and equips believers for this essential work.Pick up the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Equipped-Evangelize-Foundation-Rob-Ventura/dp/1527113221
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Andrew Leslie's Work in India | Particular Pilgrims

"Andrew Leslie’s grief over the death of the one he called “his dear Eliza” hindered him for some years. In the months following his “great affliction” he stopped writing letters and doing most work. But after an initial period of grieving, he began to reengage in his various missionary pursuits. And in a letter written to R. B. Sherring six months after Eliza’s death, he includes some news of a spiritual nature. He tells of 7 baptisms in the previous months."For more information about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.org

C.S. Lewis with Jeremy W. Johnston

In this episode, Jeremy W. Johnston introduces our audience to C.S. Lewis and discusses some of his most important writings.
Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963), a British writer and scholar, is best known as C.S. Lewis, the author of the beloved children's series The Chronicles of Narnia, as well as influential works of Christian apologetics like Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters. Born in Belfast and holding academic positions at Oxford and Cambridge, Lewis was a prominent member of the "Inklings" literary group with J.R.R. Tolkien. His conversion from atheism to Christianity profoundly shaped his writing, imbuing his diverse works, ranging from literary criticism to science fiction, with theological and allegorical depth, ensuring his enduring popularity and impact on literature and Christian thought.
For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org

The Angel of the LORD with Ben Carlson

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with Pastor Ben Carlson as he dives into one of the Old Testament's most intriguing figures: the Angel of the LORD. In this episode, Ben presents compelling scriptural evidence and theological insights to explain why he believes the Angel of the LORD is none other than a pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus Christ Himself. From the burning bush to Gideon's encounter, we explore key passages where this mysterious figure appears, examining the profound implications for our understanding of God's character and the continuity of His redemptive plan throughout history.
 
Below are the links for Pastor Ben's four part blog series on the Angel of the LORD:
https://cbtseminary.org/what-does-the-angel-of-the-lord-mean/
https://cbtseminary.org/where-is-the-angel-of-the-lord-found-ben-carlson/
https://cbtseminary.org/who-is-the-angel-of-the-lord-ben-carlson/
https://cbtseminary.org/why-is-the-angel-of-the-lord-important-ben-carlson/
 
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The Death of Eliza Leslie | Particular Pilgrims

"Any missionary heading to India had to wrestle with the reality that they could die shortly after arrival. Surely, none of them expected to return to England. Moving to a hot, wet climate without immunities or medical remedies against exotic diseases, was part of the cost of reaching the lost. And Eliza Leslie had considered this."For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org
 

Van Til on the Problem of Evil with Bill Dennison

William D. Dennison (MDiv, ThM, Westminster Theological Seminary; PhD, Michigan State University) was Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Covenant College and Visiting Professor of Apologetics and Systematic Theology at Northwest Theological Seminary. He is the author of Paul's Two-Age Construction and Apologetics (Wipf and Stock, 2000), A Christian Approach to Interdisciplinary Studies (Wipf and Stock, 2007), The Young Bultmann (Peter Lang, 2008), and Karl Marx (P&R).
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The Formation and Development of the Biblical Canon with John Meade

Dr. Meade joined the Phoenix Seminary Faculty in 2012. He teaches courses in Hebrew Language, Old Testament Literature, Greek Language and Literature, and Biblical Theology. His research interests include Origen’s Hexapla, the Septuagint, Textual Criticism of the Hebrew Bible, the Canon of Scripture, and Biblical Theology. He also presents papers at scholarly meetings such as the Evangelical Theological Society, the International Organization for Septuagint and Cognate Studies, and the Society of Biblical Literature.
For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org
 

Andrew and Eliza Leslie in India | Particular Pilgrims

"The Leslies grew in love for one another and appear to have sincerely rejoiced at the opportunity to serve God in India, despite the sacrifices this involved. Their first year passed relatively quietly with no children, but with much learning and usefulness."
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Gill Group #5 - Of Election

Pastors Doug Barger, Dewey Dovel, and Ken Glisch discuss the doctrine of election from John Gill's "The Cause of God & Truth."
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Learning from Failures and Regrets in Ministry | Pastor's Inbox

Feeling Like You've Messed Up in Ministry? These Pastors Get It and Here's What They Learned!
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Christ Exalted with Jeffrey Johnson

"I do not know of any other book that exalts Christ Jesus more clearly in the salvation of sinners than this little book by Hanserd Knollys. The treasure of this book is Christ." - Jeffrey D. Johnson
Order your copy here: https://freegracepress.com/products/christ-exalted?_pos=1&_sid=5907352c0&_ss=r
Check out the rest of the Free Grace Press Baptist Reprint series here: https://freegracepress.com/collections/baptist-reprints
Register for the upcoming Greek course taught by Dr. Timothy Decker here: https://cbtseminary.org/register/
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Eliza Franklin | Particular Pilgrims

"We know little else about Eliza’s early childhood, but I have a careful portrait of her drawn about age 18 by William Thomas Fry, an important English engraver. It shows a small, attractive young lady with elaborately curled hair sitting in a chair holding a letter. She bears a pleasant resemblance to her father."

True Worship with CBTS Grad, Landon J.

What makes worship pleasing and acceptable to God? All Christians know that God ought to be worshipped, but some do not know why and how. Through His Word, God instructs us in how He wants to be worshipped. This introductory book is designed to walk through what true worship is, what worship should include, and how to identify true worship in a church.
Get your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/True-Worship-Returning-Biblical-Understanding-ebook/dp/B0DR4V9198/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GSYRMWYGG07V&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.miTyckYKdeZpBtBMLl8r5g9sLiS7kLLA2xW6flgZSMjGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.AYTX4YRYJSuOfm9nszARJgebnmr8nrDCgbdrHbZ1GZ4&dib_tag=se&keywords=Landon+Jones+true+worship&qid=1741033360&s=books&sprefix=landon+jones+true+worship%2Cstripbooks%2C89&sr=1-1
For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org
 

Francis Franklin | Particular Pilgrims

Francis Franklin, father of Eliza, was born on December 9, 1772 in Mursley, Buckinghamshire. He was the youngest of seven children; his parents being William and Mary Franklin. Just before he turned 15 he moved to Oxford to apprentice as a cabinet and chair maker to his cousin, John Payne. He regularly attended the parish church, as he had been raised, but found the Baptist ministry of James Hinton to be more useful. He also took up the habit of reading, especially George Whitefield’s sermons.For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org

A Critique of Gentle Parenting with Justin Miller

Dr. Justin Miller is the author of this newly released book: The Not So Loving Side of Gentle Parenting: A Biblical Plea to Parents. 
A new Trojan horse took baby steps into the nursery and has now launched big steps into the church family—“Gentle Parenting.”  It is likely this novel parenting philosophy has been adopted by families in your church body. This book will (1) characterize and define what Gentle Parenting is (2) critique it by comparing and contrasting it with the Holy Scriptures, (3) call believers back to raising their children in truth, and then (4) carefully consider the essential need to rely solely upon the sufficiency of Scripture in parenting. Parenting is a blessed stewardship believers are called to carry out for God’s glory in His Word.
For more information about CBTSeminary, visit CBTSeminary.org

Andrew Leslie Pt.2 | Particular Pilgrims

"It is clear from his letters that Andrew Leslie was marked for India as a missionary after graduation from Bristol Academy. But before he could go there were several things he needed to do."For more information about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.org

Balancing Friendships with Unbelievers | Pastor's Inbox

Should believers make friendships with unbelievers? If so, how should they go about this? What principles ought they remember so they are not making themselves “friends with the world?” (Jam. 4:4).For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org