Imputation

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The Contagious Holiness of Christ: An Analysis of ‘How Can I Be Clean?’

This is a model of Christ-centered, expository preaching. The pastor faithfully expounds Mark 1:40-45, correctly identifying leprosy as a type for the spiritual uncleanness of sin. The sermon's high point is its clear articulation of substitutionary atonement, using the 'trading of places' between Jesus and the leper to beautifully illustrate the doctrine of imputation. The handling of Scripture is reverent, the application is direct and evangelistic, and the theological framework is robustly orthodox.

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You Are Not David: Finding Your True Champion in the Story of Goliath

This is a strong example of Christ-centered expository preaching. The pastor correctly identifies David as a type of Christ, rejecting moralism and clearly articulating the doctrine of imputation. The application flows directly from the indicative of Christ's victory, motivating the congregation through gratitude rather than duty. The hermeneutic is sound, and the soteriology is monergistic and grace-focused.

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