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Main Point: God makes a new covenant with His people and He provides the necessity, the blessings, and the guarantee of this covenant. Fallen Condition Focus: Our sinful hearts continually break God's Law and fail to uphold our end of God's covenant. God, in His great mercy and grace, promises a renewal of our hearts so that we can take hold of His covenant promises. God also guarantees His covenant to be eternal and everlasting.

The Eighth Commandment: Lord's Day 42 - Q & A 110-111 Kevin Langley • 10/18/26 The Heidelberg Catechism 2026

Text: Galatians 3:10 1. Knowing the Law's Requirement 2. Knowing what I do 3. Knowing what the Law does

This sermon addresses the theological error of antinomianism, defined as the rejection of the Ten Commandments in Christian life, which serves as a dangerous counterpart to legalism. The speaker argues that dismissing God's law leads to a demotion of God's moral character, a depreciation of sin, and ultimately a disconnection from the gospel-centered life that drives believers to Christ. By examining the eternal and unchanging nature of God's law, the message emphasizes that the commandments are essential for defining sin, revealing the need for grace, and guiding sanctification. The sermon calls for a balanced approach that embraces the law not as a means of self-justification, but as a tool that continually points to the sufficiency of Christ. Believers are encouraged to meditate on Scripture, particularly the Psalms and the teachings of Jesus, to maintain a proper reverence for God's standards while relying entirely on His grace for salvation and daily obedience.

1. That we know our sinful nature 2. That we seek remission of sins 3. That we pray for greater conformity

The sermon examines the theological implications of the serpent's initial question in Genesis 3, arguing that Satan's primary tactic was to introduce doubt regarding the authority and reliability of God's command. By shifting the burden of proof from the believer to God, the temptation replaces settled confidence in divine truth with individual judgment and pragmatic reasoning. This dynamic is contrasted with the eternal nature of God's moral law, which reflects His unchanging character, unlike ceremonial laws that serve specific historical purposes. The preacher warns that this foundational shift toward skepticism mirrors the modern cultural hostility toward biblical authority, where the default position often denies the truth of Scripture. Ultimately, the message calls for humility and unwavering trust in God's word, contrasting the rationalizing pride of King Saul with the repentant humility of King David.

1. Remember our Identity 2. Recognize the danger. 3. Rely on the Holy Spirit. Relying in the Holy Spirit: (Part 2) Eph 6:17-18  "And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:  Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;" Weapon of Offence. The Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God. With Prayer. Gal 3:5  "therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? " Hearing the Gospel! 2Th 2:13  "But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: " Heb 13:5-6 " Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.  So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me." Acts 23:5 & Isaiah 41:10..., etc listen to the sermon!