Grace (acquired through faith) transforms a heart which responds in obedience; but partial adherence to the law (ceremonial or moral) cannot and does not save you.
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Here are some books that may assist you in a deeper study of the truths presented in this sermon. While Pastor Mike cannot endorse every concept presented in each book, he does believe these resources will be helpful in profitably thinking through this sermon’s topic.
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- Blaising, Craig A. Dispensationalism, Israel and the Church. Zondervan, 1992.
- Carson, Alexander. Baptism: Its Mode and Subjects. Kregel, 1981.
- Conant, Thomas Jefferson. The Meaning and Use of BAPTIZEIN. Kregel, 1977.
- Fruchtenbaum, Arnold. Israelology: The Missing Link in Systematic Theology. Ariel Ministries, 1994.
- Jewett, Paul K. Infant Baptism & the Covenant of Grace: An Appraisal of the Argument. Wipf & Stock, 1978.
- MacArthur, John. Faith Works: The Gospel According to the Apostles. Zondervan, 1994.
- McClain, Alva. The Greatness of the Kingdom: An Inductive Study of the Kingdom of God. BMH Books, 1974.
- Peters, George N. H. The Theocratic Kingdom (3 volumes). Kregel Publications, 1988.
- Saucy, Robert L. The Church in God’s Program. Moody Press, 1972.
- Showers, Renald. There Really Is a Difference: A Comparison of Covenant & Dispensational Theology. FOGM, 1990.
- Sproul, R. C. Faith Alone: The Evangelical Doctrine of Justification. Baker Books, 1995.
- Walton, John H. Covenant: God’s Purpose, God’s Plan. Zondervan, 1994.
- Watson, T. E. Should Babies Be Baptized? Grace Publications, 1995.