A Defense of Things Believed, Acts 20, 10/01/03

Summary

The sermon recounts the preacher's journey in embracing and defending the doctrines of sovereign grace, including unconditional election, predestination, and perseverance of the saints, despite opposition and criticism. He emphasizes the biblical foundation and historical roots of these doctrines within the Baptist tradition and stresses the importance of preaching the full counsel of God. The preacher also addresses misunderstandings about biblical counseling, gospel circulation, and the sovereignty of God in daily life, urging faithfulness to Scripture amid challenges. He calls for unity, clarity, and reliance on God's grace in the face of controversy.