Jim Butler

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Jim Butler - 1689 London Baptist Confession

Jim Butler - Sermons on Psalms

An exposition of 1 Timothy 1:12–14 in which Paul's account of his own conversion serves as a demonstration of sovereign grace. The sermon traces Paul's self-description as a former blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent man, and shows how his reception of mercy was not incidental but purposeful — a pattern for all who would believe on Christ for everlasting life. Main points: - Paul's testimony of what he was before conversion - the mercy Paul received and the grace that accompanied it - the purpose of Paul's conversion as a pattern of Christ's longsuffering toward sinners Scripture references: - 1 Timothy 1:1-20 - Acts 9:1-22; 22:3-21; 26:9-18 - Galatians 1:13-16 - Philippians 3:4-11 - 1 Corinthians 15:9-10 - Ephesians 2:1-5

Jim Butler

An exposition of 1 Timothy 1:8–11 examining Paul's assertion that the law is good when used lawfully. The sermon addresses the proper function of the moral law in exposing sin, its relationship to the gospel, and the error of those who misuse the law through speculative teaching divorced from sound doctrine. Main points: - the law is good when used lawfully - the law is made for the lawless, not the righteous - the law serves the glorious gospel of the blessed God Scripture references: - 1 Timothy 1:1-20

Jim Butler - Studies in Deuteronomy

An exposition of paragraphs seven and eight of Chapter 22 of the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith, treating the perpetual moral obligation of the Sabbath and its proper observance. The sermon establishes that the Sabbath is grounded in the law of nature, confirmed in positive moral and perpetual commandment, and fulfilled in the Christian Lord's Day — the first day of the week — following the resurrection of Christ. Main points: - the perpetual moral obligation of the Sabbath - natural law and the proportion of time - the threefold character of the Sabbath in special revelation - the twofold division: Old Covenant and New Covenant - the perpetuity of the Sabbath restated and the Lord's Day - the manner of keeping the Sabbath holy (paragraph 8) Scripture references: - Genesis 2:1-3 - Exodus 20:8-11 - Nehemiah 13:15-22 - Isaiah 58:13-14 - Mark 2:27-28 - Acts 20:7 - 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 - Colossians 2:16-17 - Hebrews 4:1-11 - Revelation 1:10

Psalm 13 is a lament of David crying out to God under the weight of prolonged suffering, apparent divine silence, and the triumph of enemies. This exposition traces the movement of the psalm from anguished questioning through earnest petition to confident trust, showing how the saint of God is equipped to endure seasons of spiritual desolation without abandoning faith in God's covenant mercy. Main points: - the complaint of the psalmist — the fourfold "how long" and the nature of felt divine absence - the petition of the psalmist — crying to God for light, life, and vindication - the confidence of the psalmist — resting in God's mercy and singing of his salvation Scripture references: - Psalms 11:1; 11:4-7; 12:1-5; 13:1-6 - Romans 8:28

Luke 24:50–53 records the ascending Christ lifting His hands to bless His disciples at Bethany before being carried up into heaven — an act that deliberately echoes the Aaronic priestly blessing of Leviticus 9 and reveals Jesus as the great High Priest whose sacrificial work is complete, unrepeatable, and whose blessing upon His people does not cease. This sermon was preached in the context of a Lord's Supper service. Main points: - the place of the blessing (Luke 24:50a) - the significance of the blessing (Luke 24:50b) - the glory of the one blessing (Luke 24:51–52) - the pattern of the blessed (Luke 24:53) Scripture references: - Leviticus 9:7; 9:15; 9:22-24 - 2 Samuel 15 - Psalm 24 - Ezekiel 28:13-14 - Zechariah 14:4 - Luke 24:44-53 - Acts 1:9-12; 2:42 - Ephesians 1:3 - Philippians 2:8-11 - 1 Peter 2:7 - Revelation 6:16