Syd's Notebook

I decided to record an episode discussing the work of the Holy Spirit and the role of baptism in regeneration. I argue that the Holy Spirit is the facilitator of rebirth by working through the preaching of the word, and that baptism is the occasion in which one is born again. This discussion was originally presented as an essay, which can be found at sydsnotebook.wordpress.com. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, comments, or feedback. Also, let me know if you have any suggestions for topics that you would like for me to discuss. I can be reached on Twitter and Instagram as @sydsnotebook, or you can email me at sydsnotebook@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

The topic of this episode is based on Romans 3:9–18. I discuss the doctrine of total depravity and the idea of being "good." I use Cornelius as an example of someone who was good, but not good enough for salvation. You can find a commentary and an essay that I wrote based on Romans 3 on my blog, sydsnotebook.wordpress.com. I hope you enjoy this episode. Please feel free to contact me on Twitter or Instagram by searching @sydsnotebook, or you can email me at sydsnotebook@gmail.com.

In this episode, which is based on Romans 2:25–29, I discuss the meaning of being circumcised in the heart. This topic is a continuation of the commentary on Romans 2:17–29 and the essay titled "Dishonoring God's Name" found on my blog at sydsnotebook.wordpress.com. I talk about Christian conduct and baptism, which I then connect to the spiritual circumcision received when a person is in Christ. I hope you enjoy the episode. Please feel free to contact me on Twitter or Instagram by searching @sydsnotebook, or you can email me at sydsnotebook@gmail.com.

In this episode, I explore what the Scriptures teach concerning God's longsuffering leading humankind to repentance. This attribute of God is mentioned by Paul in Romans 2:4 and discussed in detail by Peter in both of his epistles. I show how mercy, grace, and justice are expressed in God's enduring patience and how we should respond. I hope you enjoy. Please feel free to contact me at sydsnotebook@gmail.com, or you can reach me on Twitter and Instagram by searching @sydsnotebook. I also have a blog where you can read some of my essays: sydsnotebook.wordpress.com

In this episode, I discuss the idea of God giving sinners up to their sin and how that relates to idolatry. Does God purposefully cause us to sin? Do we have a role to play in God giving us up to sin? Does God give up on us when we constantly sin? Is there a particular context in which God decides to give us up to our vile passions, lusts, and debased mind? This discussion is based on Romans 1:18-32.

In this episode, I explore what the Scriptures say about God's calling his people to be holy. I start with Romans 1:1,7 as the main text, but this topic leads me from the epistles to the Gospels, and even to Leviticus! I hope you enjoy it!

Introduction to Syd's Notebook