Explore the real-life challenges pastors face in balancing reassurance and warning within the church in “Ministers of a New Covenant and the Reality of Deception.” Pastor Jeff ("Pastor JJ") shares insightful counsel on how gospel ministers can faithfully help their congregations avoid spiritual self-deception, urging believers to both cherish assurance and heed the Bible’s sober warnings.

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About: Pastor Jeff, otherwise known as “Pastor JJ”, is a full-time vocational elder at Grace Immanuel Reformed Baptist Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He received his Master of Divinity from Reformed Baptist Seminary. Pastor JJ grew up in South Carolina with the blessing of two loving parents and was saved at the age of 17. In January 2008, he and his wife made the transition from the temperate climate of the Carolinas to Grand Rapids and was ordained as a pastor for GIRBC, where he has faithfully served ever since.

RBNet Coordinator Mark Chanski interviews John Sweat, Pastor of Heritage Reformed Baptist Church in Fayetteville Georgia, about his book Simple Truths for Communion with God: An Experiential Commentary on the Baptist Catechism.You can order John Sweat's book Simple Truths for Communion with God from Amazon: https://a.co/d/gP26ZYf

RBNet Coordinator Mark Chanski interviews Jeffrey Smith, Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Coconut Creek Florida, about his book Preaching for Conversions.

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RBNet Coordinator Mark Chanski interviews Jeffrey Johnson, Pastor of Grace Bible Church and President of Grace Bible Theological Seminary in Conway Arkansas, about his book The Beauty of Prayer.You can order Jeffrey Johnson's book The Beauty of Prayer through Free Grace Press: https://freegracepress.com/collections/jeff-johnson/products/the-beauty-of-prayer

In this thoughtful article, pastor Jeff Johnson examines the role of ministers under the New Covenant and the risks posed by preaching that constantly questions the listener’s salvation. With clarity and pastoral insight, pastor Jeff Johnson highlights how such messages can unintentionally lead to confusion, fear, and legalism rather than the assurance and grace offered through Christ.🎧 Listen as pastor Jeff Johnson explores how gospel-centered preaching affirms Christ’s finished work and nurtures the believer’s confidence in Him.🔗 Read the original article here.About:Pastor Jeff, otherwise known as “Pastor JJ”, is a full-time vocational elder at Grace Immanuel Reformed Baptist Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He received his Master of Divinity from Reformed Baptist Seminary. Pastor JJ grew up in South Carolina with the blessing of two loving parents and was saved at the age of 17. In January 2008, he and his wife made the transition from the temperate climate of the Carolinas to Grand Rapids and was ordained as a pastor for GIRBC, where he has faithfully served ever since.

RBNet Coordinator Mark Chanski interviews Sam Waldron, President of Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary and Pastor of Grace Reformed Baptist Church in Owensboro Kentucky, about his book The Crux of the Free Offer of the Gospel.You can order Sam Waldron's book from Free Grace Press: https://freegracepress.com/products/the-crux-of-the-free-offer-of-the-gospel

RBNet Coordinator Mark Chanski interviews Conrad Mbewe, Pastor of Kabwata Baptist Church in Lusaka Zambia, about his book Sorrowful, Yet Always Rejoicing: Family Meditations in Grief.You can order Conrad Mbewe's book Sorrowful, Yet Always Rejoicing: Family Meditations in Grief through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/SORROWFUL-YET-ALWAYS-REJOICING-MEDITATION-ebook/dp/B0DWPF3N9K/

RBNet Coordinator Mark Chanski interviews three Reformed Baptist Network pastors about pastoring small town RBNet churches. The three pastors are: Jon Hueni, Pastor of Grace Fellowship Church in Bremen, Indiana; Dave Johnston, Pastor of Bible Fellowship Church of Greentown, Pennsylvania; and Andrew Heath, Pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church of Sidney, Montana.