Reformed Baptists
AN EXAMINATION

This Lord's Day we begin a new series on what it means to be known as Reformed Baptist, or more specifically what it means for our church, Salem Reformed Baptist. The primary purpose of this first sermon is focused on understanding the importance of historical traditions in the Christian church. This sermon will argue for the importance of the past as being more than just something old needing to be discarded and done away with. Instead, we need to view and understand the past as central and vital to helping us navigate the present and prepare for the future. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Visit Salem Reformed Baptist on the web at: https://www.salemreformedbaptist.org on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/salemreformedbaptist on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@salemreformedbaptist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This sermon was delivered on December 11th, 2022 by Pastor Gustavo Barros at Salem Reformed Baptist in Salem, Oregon.

Lamentably, more and more churches are breaking ties with the past. Many churches that label themselves Presbyterian, Mennonite, Lutheran, etc. no longer reflect the very thing they claim to be. Even today you can visit different churches that call themselves Reformed and each church will be very different. So what exactly does it mean to be Reformed? Is there a clear cut definition we can point to? What are "The Reformed Distinctives?" Since we desire to be faithful, honest, and clear about who we are as a church, what we believe, and how we practice the doctrines we believe... today we will start looking at what it means for us to be named Reformed. As such, in this sermon we argue that "The Five Solas" (the mottos) of the Reformation, Sola Scriptura, Sola Gratia, Solus Christus, Sola Fide, Soli Deo Gloria, summarize the main Reformed teachings. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Visit Salem Reformed Baptist on the web at: https://www.salemreformedbaptist.org on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/salemreformedbaptist on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@salemreformedbaptist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This sermon was delivered on December 18th, 2022 by Pastor Gustavo Barros at Salem Reformed Baptist in Salem, Oregon.

In our sermon this week, we jump back into our series on an examination of what it means to be a Reformed Baptist. One of the fundamental aspects of being Reformed is treasuring the Doctrines of Grace. The Doctrines of Grace themselves are an exposition of Sola Gratia (Grace Alone) and Soli Deo Gloria (God's Glory Alone) which we find in the Five Solas. The Doctrines of Grace themselves, better known as The Five Points of Calvinism and the oft recited acronym TULIP, have been points, no pun intended, of ongoing contention in Christian circles. But are the five points some ugly monster that is imposed in the Bible by force in order to remove the will of man as is often claimed? Or are they actually biblical realities found in scripture? Are humans initially born innocent in the eyes of God? Or are we tainted by sin from the beginning? Is it possible to give God the glory He is due unless we first understand just how hellish and deplorable our natural condition is? Join us this week for Part I of our examination of "Total Depravity," or the "T" in TULIP, as we attempt to answer these questions and more. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Visit Salem Reformed Baptist on the web at: https://www.salemreformedbaptist.org on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/salemreformedbaptist on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@salemreformedbaptist on SermonAudio at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/go/SalemReformedBaptist Our sermons can also be found on Apple Podcasts & Spotify - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This sermon was delivered on January 8th 2023 by Pastor Gustavo Barros at Salem Reformed Baptist in Salem, Oregon.

In this week’s sermon we continue with our broader examination of the Doctrines of Grace, also known as The Five Points of Calvinism. On this Lord’s Day we return to our study on the first point, the doctrine of “Total Depravity,” or what is commonly known as the “T” in the acronym TULIP. Today Pastor Gustavo has us turn our attention to scripture found in the New Testament on the heels of last week’s introduction and Old Testament examples. Is the oft referred to, kinder & gentler, New Testament in agreement with this doctrine of depravity? More importantly, as some would suggest, are Jesus’ “red-letter words” and teachings in agreement? Or is this doctrine something we simply encounter in the Old Testament? What, if anything, do we bring to the table concerning our salvation? It is our prayer that you’ll join us for Part II of our examination on "Total Depravity," as we attempt to answer these questions and more. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Visit Salem Reformed Baptist on the web at: https://www.salemreformedbaptist.org on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/salemreformedbaptist on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@salemreformedbaptist on SermonAudio at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/go/SalemReformedBaptist Our sermons can also be found on Apple Podcasts & Spotify - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This sermon was delivered on January 15th, 2023 by Pastor Gustavo “Guga” Barros at Salem Reformed Baptist in Salem, Oregon.

As we continue our examination of the Doctrines of Grace, also referred to as The Five Points of Calvinism. We transition this week from our look at the “T” (Total Depravity), to the “U” (Unconditional Election) in the acronym TULIP. The doctrine of “Unconditional Election,” is not without controversy, but does controversy also mean this doctrine is misguided? Does the idea of Unconditional Election remove man’s free will and highly coveted desire for independence? Do we play a role in our salvation, first having to choose to accept God’s offer of salvation, as Arminianism suggests? Is God unjust in saving only some while condemning others? Is this doctrine one to be despised, or is it fundamental to our proper understanding of God? Join us for Part I of our study of "Unconditional Election," as we attempt to answer these questions and more. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Visit Salem Reformed Baptist on the web at: https://www.salemreformedbaptist.org on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/salemreformedbaptist on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@salemreformedbaptist on SermonAudio at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/go/SalemReformedBaptist Our sermons can also be found on Apple Podcasts & Spotify - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This sermon was delivered on January 22nd, 2023 by Pastor Gustavo “Guga” Barros at Salem Reformed Baptist in Salem, Oregon.

Today we continue our look at the doctrine of Unconditional Election. As the second point, or the “U” in the well-known acronym TULIP, Unconditional Election is often viewed as one of the more controversial Doctrines of Grace (Five Points of Calvinism). Is that controversy justified though? Is Unconditional Election just a misguided vestige of Reformers past, or is it grounded in biblical understanding? Does the idea of Unconditional Election interfere with man’s free will, or our highly coveted desire for independence? As Arminianism would suggest, do we have any role to play a in our salvation, having to first choose to accept God’s offer of grace? Join us for “The Doctrines of Grace: Unconditional Election (Part II)” as we focus primarily on Old Testament examples this week that will attempt to answer these questions! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Visit Salem Reformed Baptist on the web at: https://www.salemreformedbaptist.org on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/salemreformedbaptist on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@salemreformedbaptist on SermonAudio at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/go/SalemReformedBaptist Our sermons can also be found on Apple Podcasts & Spotify - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This sermon was delivered on January 29th, 2023 by Pastor Gustavo “Guga” Barros at Salem Reformed Baptist in Salem, Oregon.

In our Lord’s Day message this week we conclude our look at the doctrine of Unconditional Election. As the second point, or the “U” in the well-known acronym TULIP, Unconditional Election is often viewed as one of the more controversial Doctrines of Grace (Five Points of Calvinism). Over the past couple of weeks, as we’ve been seeing, those who are opposed to the doctrine of Unconditional Election must contend with numerous passages throughout Scripture that support it. Is it fair for God to only choose to save some? Do we deserve Mercy? Are we saved or elect even if our lives don’t reflect, and aren’t being conformed to the image of Christs? Does Jesus pray for everyone? What about how this doctrine should apply to our lives? To our sanctification and responsibilities as Christians? We pray that you’ll join us for “The Doctrines of Grace: Unconditional Election (Part III)” as we focus in on New Testament examples that will attempt to answer these questions and more! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Visit Salem Reformed Baptist on the web at: https://www.salemreformedbaptist.org on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/salemreformedbaptist on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@salemreformedbaptist on SermonAudio at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/go/SalemReformedBaptist Our sermons can also be found on Apple Podcasts & Spotify - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This sermon was delivered on February 5th, 2023 by Pastor Gustavo “Guga” Barros at Salem Reformed Baptist in Salem, Oregon.

This week we resume our series on what it means to be Reformed Baptists. Our focus now turns to the third point, or the “L” in the well-known acronym TULIP, which stands for “Limited Atonement.” Of the Doctrines of Grace, also known as the Five Points of Calvinism, Limited Atonement is likely the most crucial and controversial. If you’ve ever heard someone make the statement, “I’m a 4 point Calvinist!” instead of holding to all 5 points, it is highly likely it is the doctrine of Limited Atonement that they take issue with. With this in mind, and given its centrality and import, our next few sermons will be focused on examining this doctrine. Did Jesus really die for the whole world? Was His death universal, for all people, including those who find themselves suffering for eternity in Hell? Or was Jesus sent to die for a select, or chosen group of people, His chosen people? Is there a Trinitarian aspect to redemption? Please join us for “The Doctrines of Grace: Limited Atonement (Part I)” as we attempt to answer these questions and more! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Visit Salem Reformed Baptist on the web at: https://www.salemreformedbaptist.org on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/salemreformedbaptist on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@salemreformedbaptist on SermonAudio at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/go/SalemReformedBaptist Our sermons can also be found on Apple Podcasts & Spotify - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This sermon was delivered on March 12th, 2023 by Pastor Gustavo “Guga” Barros at Salem Reformed Baptist in Salem, Oregon.

Continuing our examination of Limited Atonement, this week we set out to properly define this key doctrine as well as address some common objections. As the third point of the Doctrines of Grace (Five Points of Calvinism) Limited Atonement, or the “L” in the acronym TULIP, is often the most controversial. As you watch this week ask yourself, “What was the purpose of Jesus’ death?” Did Jesus die for all people, or just some people? Was his death universal, for the whole world? A atoning death for all people, including those who find themselves suffering eternity in Hell? Do individuals like Rob Bell, or those with a Universalist or Arminian viewpoint have it right? Was Christ’s death powerful and sufficient to achieve salvation, or is salvation conditioned by a choice we must first make? We pray you’ll join us for “The Doctrines of Grace: Limited Atonement (Part II)” as we attempt to answer these questions and more! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Visit Salem Reformed Baptist on the web at: https://www.salemreformedbaptist.org on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/salemreformedbaptist on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@salemreformedbaptist on SermonAudio at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/go/SalemReformedBaptist Our sermons can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This sermon was delivered on March 19th, 2023 by Pastor Gustavo “Guga” Barros at Salem Reformed Baptist in Salem, Oregon.

Our survey on Limited Atonement continues this week with our third part on this core doctrine. As the third point of the Doctrines of Grace, also known as the “Five Points of Calvinism,” Limited Atonement, or the “L” in the acronym TULIP, is often considered the most controversial. But as we will see, the doctrine of Limited Atonement was not merely the machinations of some 16th or 17th century believers, but rather it is the only logical outflow of God’s election. In fact, the whole drama of redemption tells one coherent story of a God who chose His people to be saved by one definite sacrifice with one particular high priest. So that is where we start this week, at the beginning of the Old Testament and concluding in the New, as we examine scripture that verifies this doctrine. Please join us for “The Doctrines of Grace: Limited Atonement (Part III)” as we attempt to answer these questions and more! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Visit Salem Reformed Baptist on the web at: https://www.salemreformedbaptist.org on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/salemreformedbaptist on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@salemreformedbaptist on SermonAudio at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/go/SalemReformedBaptist Our sermons can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, and Pandora. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This sermon was delivered on March 26th, 2023 by Pastor Gustavo “Guga” Barros at Salem Reformed Baptist in Salem, Oregon.

This Palm Sunday we conclude our examination of Limited Atonement with the fourth installment on this particular Doctrine of Grace (Five Points of Calvinism). As what is often considered the most controversial of the Five Doctrines of Grace, we will conclude by looking at more scriptural examples found in the New Testament & Jesus’ teachings that verify this core belief. Concluding with how this doctrine should be applied in our own lives. Did Jesus die for all people, including those now in Hell? Was His mission to offer atonement for the entire world or a particular chosen set of people? A chosen people whose names were in fact written in the Lambs Book of Life prior to the foundations of the world. We pray you’ll join us for “The Doctrines of Grace: Limited Atonement (Part IV)” as we attempt to answer these questions and more! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Visit Salem Reformed Baptist on the web at: https://www.salemreformedbaptist.org on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/salemreformedbaptist on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@salemreformedbaptist on SermonAudio at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/go/SalemReformedBaptist Our sermons can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, and others. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This sermon was delivered on April 2nd, 2023 by Pastor Gustavo “Guga” Barros at Salem Reformed Baptist in Salem, Oregon.

This week we resume our series on what It means to be “Reformed Baptist.” Our focus now turns to the fourth point of the Doctrines of Grace, also known as The Five Points of Calvinism. This point is the “I” in the well-known acronym TULIP, and stands for “Irresistible Grace.” What is Irresistible Grace though? What does it mean, and is there a biblical basis for this doctrine in the Old Testament? Does Irresistible Grace mean that nobody can and will put up resistance towards God? What about those who are called by the Lord, are they able to continue to resist? Please join us for “The Doctrines of Grace: Irresistible Grace (Part I)” as we attempt to answer these questions and many more! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Visit Salem Reformed Baptist on the web at: https://www.salemreformedbaptist.org on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/salemreformedbaptist on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@salemreformedbaptist on SermonAudio at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/go/SalemReformedBaptist Our sermons can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, and others. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This sermon was delivered on April 16th, 2023 by Pastor Gustavo “Guga” Barros at Salem Reformed Baptist in Salem, Oregon.

In our message this week we conclude our study on Irresistible Grace, or the “I” in the well-known acronym TULIP. As the fourth point of the Doctrines of Grace, also known as The Five Points of Calvinism, Irresistible Grace truly is a marvelous doctrine. Just as we saw last week support for this doctrine in the Old Testament, this week we will turn to the New Testament and Jesus’ teachings for further confirmation. Furthermore, we’ll look at how can we apply this doctrine in the church and our day to day lives. How does Irresistible Grace explain why someone can hear the same message, under the exact same circumstances, and end up mocking or rejecting the message, while yet another ends up embracing and believes? We pray you’ll join us for “The Doctrines of Grace: Irresistible Grace (Part II)” as we attempt to answer these questions and more! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Visit Salem Reformed Baptist on the web at: https://www.salemreformedbaptist.org on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/salemreformedbaptist on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@salemreformedbaptist on SermonAudio at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/go/SalemReformedBaptist Our sermons can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, and others. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This sermon was delivered on April 23rd, 2023 by Pastor Gustavo “Guga” Barros at Salem Reformed Baptist in Salem, Oregon.

As we continue our series on what It means to be “Reformed Baptist.” This week our focus turns to the fifth and final point of the Doctrines of Grace, also known as The Five Points of Calvinism. This fifth point is the “P” in the well-known acronym TULIP and stands for “Perseverance of the Saints.” The doctrine of the Perseverance of the Saints can be a hard one for many people to accept. This is especially true in modern American Christian culture where all one needs to do to be “saved” is proclaim or profess faith in Christ once, and “really-really mean it!” Then they’re free to continue living however they deem fit; nothing can ever cause them to lose their salvation. Is that true though? Is it biblical? We pray you’ll join us for “The Doctrines of Grace: Irresistible Grace (Part I)” as we attempt to answer this fundamental question about true salvation and more! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Visit Salem Reformed Baptist on the web at: https://www.salemreformedbaptist.org on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/salemreformedbaptist on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@salemreformedbaptist on SermonAudio at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/go/SalemReformedBaptist Our sermons can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, and others. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This sermon was delivered on April 30th, 2023 by Pastor Gustavo “Guga” Barros at Salem Reformed Baptist in Salem, Oregon.

Continuing our series on what it means to be “Reformed Baptist” we find ourselves taking a closer look at the doctrine of the “Perseverance of the Saints.” As the final point, or the “P” in the acronym TULIP, Perseverance of the Saints is a fundamental belief inseparably linked from the other Doctrines of Grace (Five Points of Calvinism). After spending last week defining this doctrine and examining what it does and doesn’t mean, we now turn to the Old & New Testaments in search of examples that verify whether this doctrine is right and true. Please join us this week for our message titled “The Doctrines of Grace: The Perseverance of the Saints (Part II)” as we turn to the scriptures for assurance that God, in His ḥeseḏ (steadfast love), will indeed empower His Christian Saints to run the marathon of life. Perseverance ensures those who are His will, in fact, persevere through trial & tribulation, growing in sanctification all the way to the finish line. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Visit Salem Reformed Baptist on the web at: https://www.salemreformedbaptist.org on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/salemreformedbaptist on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@salemreformedbaptist on SermonAudio at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/go/SalemReformedBaptist Our sermons can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, and others. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This sermon was delivered on May 7th, 2023 by Pastor Gustavo “Guga” Barros at Salem Reformed Baptist in Salem, Oregon.

This Mother’s Day we conclude our studies on the Doctrines of Grace, or the “Five Points of Calvinism,” with our third and final installment on the “Perseverance of the Saints.” Perseverance of the Saints, sometimes also referred to as the “Preservation of the Saints,” is the final letter, or “P” in the acronym TULIP. In our preceding sermons we defined this doctrine, and last week we began to see it verified in the Old & New Testaments. This week we wrap up our survey in the New Testament & Jesus’ teachings. Having now charted this doctrine from Genesis to Revelation, we conclude with a final point of application. We pray you’ll join us this week for our sermon titled, “The Doctrines of Grace: The Perseverance of the Saints (Part III),” as we look to the God who is faithful to finish the work He started, the Almighty Father who will ensure His chosen saints persevere to the end. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Visit Salem Reformed Baptist on the web at: https://www.salemreformedbaptist.org on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/salemreformedbaptist on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@salemreformedbaptist on SermonAudio at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/go/SalemReformedBaptist Our sermons can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, and others. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This sermon was delivered on May 14th, 2023 by Pastor Gustavo “Guga” Barros at Salem Reformed Baptist in Salem, Oregon.

This Sunday we conclude our study on what it means to be “Reformed” with some final further reflections before turning our attention to what it means to be “Baptist” next week. For some, being Reformed means that one must embrace Covenant Theology. Others still might say that in order to be Reformed you must subscribe fully to the “Three Forms of Unity,” adhere to the Regulative Principle of Worship, or fully embrace all of Calvin’s teachings. But is that truly what it means to be Reformed? So often we hear the saying “doctrine divides,” but is that true? Can doctrine instead unite us? Are some matters of biblical doctrine, what some would call, “first, second, & third-level theological issues,” more critical than others? Do they affect our salvation? Please join us this week for our sermon titled, “Further Reflections on Being Reformed,” as we look to answer these questions, and obey the command of our Lord Jesus to preserve the precious unity of His church, a church He bought with His own blood. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Visit Salem Reformed Baptist on the web at: https://www.salemreformedbaptist.org on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/salemreformedbaptist on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@salemreformedbaptist on SermonAudio at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/go/SalemReformedBaptist Our sermons can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, and others. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This sermon was delivered on May 21st, 2023 by Pastor Gustavo “Guga” Barros at Salem Reformed Baptist in Salem, Oregon.

This week we move from our study on what it means to be “Reformed” to our examination of what it means to be “Baptist.” As we begin, we’ll start by simply laying the groundwork, or should we say the “Baptist Foundations,” as this week’s sermon is so aptly titled. How do the events of the Reformation correspond and influence the Baptist denomination? Can someone truly know Christ, apart from the local church? Does a “Christian” who rejects the church deny God His due glory? Does such an individual appeal to his own wisdom instead of God’s wisdom and commands? Join us this week as we seek to answer these questions and many more. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Visit Salem Reformed Baptist on the web at: https://www.salemreformedbaptist.org on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/salemreformedbaptist on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@salemreformedbaptist on SermonAudio at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/go/SalemReformedBaptist Our sermons can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, and others. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This sermon was delivered on May 28th, 2023 by Pastor Gustavo “Guga” Barros at Salem Reformed Baptist in Salem, Oregon.

In our sermon this week we continue our study of what it means to be “Baptist.” Last week we saw how once the Bible is opened, once we see the glory of Christ, we cannot help but see how precious and important the church is. This week, in part, we will examine what or who, actually constitutes the “church.” Is the church a place? A physical building, like the temples we see portrayed in the Old Testament? Is it an assembly of both believers and unbelievers that come together on a given Sunday? Or is the church, from the clear teaching of the Scripture, one of believers, men and women chosen by the Father, redeemed by the Son, and indwelt with the Spirit exclusively? Join us this week for “Baptist Foundations (Part II)” as we look to answer these questions and more. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Visit Salem Reformed Baptist on the web at: https://www.salemreformedbaptist.org on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/salemreformedbaptist on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@salemreformedbaptist on SermonAudio at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/go/SalemReformedBaptist Our sermons can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, and others. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This sermon was delivered on June 4th, 2023 by Pastor Gustavo “Guga” Barros at Salem Reformed Baptist in Salem, Oregon.

Our sermon this week continues our study of what it means to be “Baptist.” Over the past two weeks we’ve seen how precious and important the church is, as well as what actually constitutes the church. This week we will delve into some church history to discover more about the Baptist tradition. Does this history really matter though? Should the church’s history throughout the ages be recognized as part of the grand story God is and has been writing? Is church history a part of the Gospel? Please join us this week for our sermon titled “Baptist Roots” as we continue our series on what it means to be Reformed Baptist. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Visit Salem Reformed Baptist on the web at: https://www.salemreformedbaptist.org on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/salemreformedbaptist on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@salemreformedbaptist on SermonAudio at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/go/SalemReformedBaptist Our sermons can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, and others. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This sermon was delivered on June 11th, 2023 by Pastor Gustavo “Guga” Barros at Salem Reformed Baptist in Salem, Oregon.

Today we turn to the subject of church structure, authority, & governance, or what is otherwise known as “church polity.” In this first lesson Pastor Gustavo returns to the pulpit to provide us with an introductory sermon on this topic. Is church polity, or politics, crucial for the well-being of the local church? Did Christ actually give authority to the church, specifically the church as an institution? Do we have a duty or obligation to obey Jesus in the ways that He has structured and organized His church? We hope you’ll join us for this week’s sermon titled, “Church Polity (Part I)” as we look to address these questions and many more! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Visit Salem Reformed Baptist on the web at: https://www.salemreformedbaptist.org on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/salemreformedbaptist on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@salemreformedbaptist on SermonAudio at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/go/SalemReformedBaptist Our sermons can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, and others. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This sermon was delivered on June 25th, 2023 by Pastor Gustavo “Guga” Barros at Salem Reformed Baptist in Salem, Oregon.

This week we continue our examination of a church’s structure, authority, & governance, or what is often referred to as “church polity.” In this sermon we take a more specific look at the issues of church membership, baptism, and the Lord’s Supper, also known as the sacraments or ordinances. Are baptism & communion something meant to be personal & private or are they to be administered by and in the local church? Are they the only two ordinances? Is baptism a political declaration? Without church membership can one have formative or corrective discipline? Can a pastor truly "give an account" (Hebrews 13:17) if there is no means by which to know who is actually a part of his local flock? Please join us for this week’s sermon, “Church Polity (Part II),” as we look to answer these questions and many more! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Visit Salem Reformed Baptist on the web at: https://www.salemreformedbaptist.org on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/salemreformedbaptist on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@salemreformedbaptist on SermonAudio at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/go/SalemReformedBaptist Our sermons can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, and others. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This sermon was delivered on July 2nd, 2023 by Pastor Gustavo “Guga” Barros at Salem Reformed Baptist in Salem, Oregon.

In our sermon this week, “Church Government (Part I),” we turn to the issue of who has ultimate authority over the church? Is it an association of churches or a board of elders? Perhaps it is a particular individual church’s founding or lead pastor? Further yet as is the case in Roman Catholicism, is the ultimate authority the pope himself? It is our purpose this week to highlight the fact that this ultimate authority belongs to the Lord Jesus Christ alone. In fact, it’s Christ’s headship over each local church that leads to the biblical & Baptist doctrine of the independence, or autonomy, of each local church! Join us this week as we explore the importance of church governance further, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Visit Salem Reformed Baptist on the web at: https://www.salemreformedbaptist.org on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/salemreformedbaptist on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@salemreformedbaptist on SermonAudio at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/go/SalemReformedBaptist Our sermons can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, and others. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This sermon was delivered on July 9th, 2023 by Pastor Gustavo “Guga” Barros at Salem Reformed Baptist in Salem, Oregon.

This week our sermon focus turns to the form of church governance known as “Pastor (or Elder)-led Congregationalism.“ In our examination we will primarily focus on what it does, and what it does not mean, to be an Elder-led Congregational church. What authority and responsibility do Pastors (Elders) and the congregation have when it comes to the life of the church? Is Elder-led Congregationalism biblical? Dare we say, it is the most biblical method of church governance according to what we find in the New Testament and under the New Covenant? Join us this week for our sermon, “Church Government (Part II) as we seek to answer these questions. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Visit Salem Reformed Baptist on the web at: https://www.salemreformedbaptist.org on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/salemreformedbaptist on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@salemreformedbaptist on SermonAudio at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/go/SalemReformedBaptist Our sermons can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, and others. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This sermon was delivered on July 16th, 2023 by Pastor Gustavo “Guga” Barros at Salem Reformed Baptist in Salem, Oregon.

We conclude our series on what it means to be Reformed Baptists this week with a further look at the attributes of Pastor or Elder-led Congregationalism. More specifically we'll examine the issues of congregational voting, properly utilizing one's vote, as well as responsibilities with regards to membership. In a congregational church do the pastors or elders have any authority or does it all rest with the congregation? What are the responsibilities of the congregation when it comes to things that are not addressed in the New Testament, like voting on a church budget? Is it the Elders of the church who are responsible for corrective discipline including excommunication or do members have a role they must fulfill? We pray you enjoy our sermon, "Church Government (Part III) as we conclude our series and hope that you will join us for our new series next week on the book of Titus. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Visit Salem Reformed Baptist on the web at: https://www.salemreformedbaptist.org on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/salemreformedbaptist on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@salemreformedbaptist on SermonAudio at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/go/SalemReformedBaptist Our sermons can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, and others. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This sermon was delivered on July 23rd, 2023 by Pastor Gustavo “Guga” Barros at Salem Reformed Baptist in Salem, Oregon.