The Form of Sound Words To Be Held Fast

Summary

The sermon delivers a charge to Minister John Reynolds at his ordination, emphasizing the importance of holding fast to the form of sound words as taught by the Apostle Paul to Timothy. It underscores key doctrines such as the Trinity, the eternal generation of the Son, the everlasting love of God to the elect, eternal and particular election, the covenant of grace, and original sin. The preacher insists on the necessity of adhering to these sound doctrines as foundational truths of the Christian faith. The sermon calls for faithfulness to the gospel's established teachings and warns against deviations that lead to false doctrine.