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"O Lord God of truth, if a man is to please you, surely it is not enough that he should know facts like these? Even if he knows them all, he is not happy unless he knows you; but the man who knows you is happy, even if he knows none of these things. And the man who knows you, and knows these things as well, is none the happier for his knowledge of them: he is happy only because he knows you, and then only if he has knowledge of you and honours you and gives you thanks as God and does not become fantastic in his notions."

- Augustine, "Confessions," Book V, Chapter 4

6 days ago | [YT] | 33

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In this week's video, I explained how and why infant baptism is a biblical practice. However, as some correctly pointed out, there are differing views on how baptism works and what the sacrament does to a person. I didn't explain why the Reformed understanding of baptism is superior to the Roman Catholic and Lutheran views of baptism, as that wasn't my main focus for that particular video.

Thus, for next week's video, I plan to upload a sequel in which I do explain why the Reformed understanding of baptism is the most theologically consistent, biblically accurate, and practically faithful articulation of the sacrament. Thank you all for your support of my channel and interest in this important topic!

"But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life." - Titus 3:4-7

1 week ago | [YT] | 54

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No video today in observance of Good Friday. Reflect upon the death of our Lord today and the joy His sacrifice has brought to those redeemed by His blood.

"looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."

- Hebrews 12:2 (ESV)

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 30

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In next week's video, I'll be sharing the Scriptural argument that led me to Presbyterianism after formerly being a Reformed Baptist. I pray this video will be helpful for many of you as a way to better understand the historical Reformed faith and the glorious sacrament of covenantal baptism!

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 58

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"Among the temptations with which Satan assaults believers, none is greater or more perilous, than when disquieting them with doubts as to their election, he at the same time stimulates them with a depraved desire of inquiring after it out of the proper way. By inquiring out of the proper way, I mean when puny man endeavors to penetrate to the hidden recesses of the divine wisdom, and goes back even to the remotest eternity, in order that he may understand what final determination God has made with regard to him. In this way he plunges headlong into an immense abyss, involves himself in numberless inextricable snares, and buries himself in the thickest darkness...

But if we are elected in him, we cannot find the certainty of our election in ourselves; and not even in God the Father, if we look at him apart from the Son. Christ, then, is the mirror in which we ought, and in which, without deception, we may contemplate our election. For since it is into his body that the Father has decreed to engraft those whom from eternity he wished to be his, that he may regard as sons all whom he acknowledges to be his members, if we are in communion with Christ, we have proof sufficiently clear and strong that we are written in the Book of Life."

- John Calvin, "Institutes of the Christian Religion," Book III, Chapter 24, Paragraphs 4, 5

3 weeks ago (edited) | [YT] | 30

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At the current moment, I am releasing videos analyzing Protestant and Reformed theology in specific works of individual church fathers. In the future, after completing a series of videos for a specific father or time period, I plan to release topical summary videos covering specific points of doctrine found throughout the entirety of an individual father’s works or an entire time period of church history. Examples of this could include “Sola Scriptura in Irenaeus” or “Limited Atonement in the Apostolic Fathers.”

With that being said, which specifically-Reformed doctrine would you be interested to see covered first?

1 month ago | [YT] | 12

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Hello everyone,

Due to the fact I was out-of-state again all of last week and was unable to record, there will not be a new full-length video uploaded this upcoming week. I do plan to upload a few shorter clips from previous videos, however. Next week, I plan to upload an examination of Protestant and Reformed Theology from Polycarp's letter to the Philippians and the account of his martyrdom, as depicted in the attached thumbnail.

I am also tentatively planning on creating summary videos of particular doctrinal points throughout all the Apostolic Fathers' writings once I have uploaded videos for each of them. An example of this that I have in mind would be "Unconditional Election in the Apostolic Fathers," where I will cite various citations regarding unconditional election that I highlighted in previous videos on individual fathers/documents, and compiling them into one topical video to encapsulate the entire time period.

Lastly, I am always open to suggestions on other types of videos that you would be interested to see me cover. Feel free to let me know in the comments of this post or various videos on my channel if this is the case.

Thank you, and may the Lord bless you and keep you!

1 month ago | [YT] | 37

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Hello everyone,

I wanted to quick share an update regarding the new vision for the direction of this channel.

I am in the process of revising this account with the hopes of creating future content relating to Christian doctrine and everyday life. I have grown in the Lord in both areas since my last upload two years ago, and I am grateful for the Lord's providence and direction throughout this time. In addition, I have also since begun the process of pursuing a Master of Divinity degree, with the goal of enhancing my teaching and leadership abilities in a manner that honors God in encouraging those that may be influenced by my work.

In the time that has passed, I have become much more reformed in my theology and understanding of the Scriptures. I have also developed a greater appreciation for church history, and have been consistently engaged in reading other books relating to a plethora of topics such as Christian doctrine, philosophy, world history, and many others. With this has come a greater desire to see God's holiness displayed in an acceptable and glorifying manner. I praise and credit God, and God alone, for these developments in my life. Without Him, I would still "not accept the things of the Spirit of God," and would be "not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned" (1 Corinthians 2:14). By His grace alone am I where I am today.

In the short-term, I envision creating content that is primarily related to the books and topics of study -- both Christian and secular -- that I am actively analyzing at the time. This will include personal thoughts, summaries, key takeaways, recommendations, and applications to the Christian life. By providing a Reformed Christian perspective on the areas that I am actively engaged in, I hope to offer insight that benefits the Christian walk of those that consume my content. This will be done with the hope that the Lord may perhaps use my content as a means to impart godly understanding to one's life as they grow in knowledge and devotion to our God in heaven who "does all that He pleases" (Psalm 115:3).

My hope is that the growth that God has cultivated in my life these past two years will bear good fruit for the advancement of His Kingdom, wherever He may call me to be. I pray that the gifts He has imparted to me would be used to generate a greater desire for Christ Jesus in the lives of those that personally know me or may watch my content.

As the Westminster Shorter Catechism puts it, my chief end truly is to "glorify God and enjoy Him forever" (Q.1). By the Lord's grace, I will continue on in that mission, even if this channel is ultimately not a part of that mission in the days and years to come.

I am grateful for all of your support, prayers, and encouragement as I continue on with this vision in mind.

- Mayson

"to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved" (Ephesians 1:6)

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