This sermon explores Philippians 2:12-13, emphasizing the believer’s responsibility to live out their salvation with reverence and dependence on God’s power. It clarifies that salvation is not earned through works but is a continuous process of sanctification enabled by the Holy Spirit. The ordinance of baptism is highlighted as a public testimony of faith and obedience, not as a means of salvation but as a declaration of commitment to Christ. The message also underscores the role of the church in supporting and discipling one another, ensuring that those who profess faith continue to grow in grace. Ultimately, believers are called to live as lights in the world, confident that God, who began a good work in them, will bring it to completion for His glory.
Brad Jordan Brad is the Pastor of Christ Reformed Baptist Church, an RBC church plant in the Pee Dee Region of South Carolina (Hartsville, Darlington, Florence, Sumter and surrounding areas). He has a wife, Lisa, and three kids, Kaylee, Anna and Jonathan. Born and raised in South Carolina, Brad has been a pastor for over 15 years and has a great passion and desire for shepherding the flock of CRBC and "teaching them to keep all that [Christ] commanded".
