The Lordship of Christ

The Lordship of Christ

by Joseph F. Riordan IV

Season 1

T.U.L.I.P - The Doctrines of Grace: Unconditional Election

Today, we begin a new series: TULIP — the doctrines of grace. Now before we go any further, We need to be clear about something. This is not a new gospel. This is not a different Christianity. This is an attempt to answer one question: How does God actually save a sinner? Because most people would say: “God saves.” But when you press deeper. You begin to hear different answers. Does God make salvation possible? Or does God actually save? Does salvation depend on God? Or does it ultimately depend on us? These are not small questions. They shape how we understand:Grace. Faith. Christ. And even the glory of God. salvation is: By grace alone, Through faith alone, In Christ alone. A lot of people ask. Where do those come from? Does grace depend on us? Does faith originate in us? Does Christ actually save or just make saving possible? This series is about answering those questions. Now for some, the word “TULIP” brings tension. Debates. Arguments. Labels. But that’s not what we’re doing here. We are not trying to win arguments. We are trying to understand Scripture. This is not about: “What system do I prefer?” It’s about: “What does the Bible actually teach about salvation?” At the heart of this series is one truth: Salvation is the work of God, from beginning to end. God does not simply assist us. God saves. This matters Because if we get this wrong. Everything shifts. Grace becomes something we activate. Faith becomes something we produce. And Christ becomes someone who makes salvation possible, But its not certain. And in the end. The glory begins to shift from God to man. But if this is true, If God truly saves, Then: Grace is sovereign, Faith is given, Christ is effective, And God gets all the glory. So as we walk through this , We do it carefully. Because these doctrines are deep. And they are often misunderstood. But they are not meant to confuse. They are meant to humble. To ground. To bring clarity. And ultimately, To lead us into worship. Before we begin, a quick note: TULIP wasn’t originally written as an acronym. These doctrines were clarified at the Synod of Dort in response to challenges about salvation. TULIP is simply a later way of summarizing what Scripture teaches about how God saves. TULIP isn’t the source, it’s a summary of what Scripture teaches about salvation.

Season 2

The Expository - James 1:25 - The Blessed Doer

Welcome to the Expository where we go verse by verse through the Bible and in context with the rest of Scripture.

The Expository - James Chapter 1 : Introduction

An introduction to James Chapter 1

Season 5

The Westminster Shorter Catechism - Question 25 : How Doth Christ Execute The office Of A Priest?

Welcome to this short catechism study. Join me every Sunday morning as we go through one question and answer. The Westminster Shorter Catechism was written in the mid-1600s by the Westminster Assembly, a group of pastors, theologians, and leaders gathered to bring clarity and reform to the church according to Scripture. Completed between 1646 and 1647 and approved in 1648 in London, this catechism contains 107 questions and answers designed to clearly teach the core truths of the Christian faith—even to those with a simple, childlike understanding. Each question builds on the last, helping us think carefully, biblically, and deeply about who God is and why we exist. This isn’t just about memorizing answers. It’s about shaping how we think, grounding what we believe, and learning to see God more clearly through His Word. We’ll take it one question at a time.

The Westminster Shorter Catechism - Question 24 : How Doth Christ Execute The Office Of A Prophet?

Welcome to this short catechism study. Join me every Sunday morning as we go through one question and answer. The Westminster Shorter Catechism was written in the mid-1600s by the Westminster Assembly, a group of pastors, theologians, and leaders gathered to bring clarity and reform to the church according to Scripture. Completed between 1646 and 1647 and approved in 1648 in London, this catechism contains 107 questions and answers designed to clearly teach the core truths of the Christian faith—even to those with a simple, childlike understanding. Each question builds on the last, helping us think carefully, biblically, and deeply about who God is and why we exist. This isn’t just about memorizing answers. It’s about shaping how we think, grounding what we believe, and learning to see God more clearly through His Word. We’ll take it one question at a time.

The Westminster Shorter Catechism - Question 23 : What Offices Doth Christ Execute As Our Redeemer?

Welcome to this short catechism study. Join me every Sunday morning as we go through one question and answer. The Westminster Shorter Catechism was written in the mid-1600s by the Westminster Assembly, a group of pastors, theologians, and leaders gathered to bring clarity and reform to the church according to Scripture. Completed between 1646 and 1647 and approved in 1648 in London, this catechism contains 107 questions and answers designed to clearly teach the core truths of the Christian faith—even to those with a simple, childlike understanding. Each question builds on the last, helping us think carefully, biblically, and deeply about who God is and why we exist. This isn’t just about memorizing answers. It’s about shaping how we think, grounding what we believe, and learning to see God more clearly through His Word. We’ll take it one question at a time.

The Westminster Shorter Catechism - Question 22 : How Did Christ, Being the Son of God, Become Man?

Welcome to this short catechism study. Join me every Sunday morning as we go through one question and answer. The Westminster Shorter Catechism was written in the mid-1600s by the Westminster Assembly, a group of pastors, theologians, and leaders gathered to bring clarity and reform to the church according to Scripture. Completed between 1646 and 1647 and approved in 1648 in London, this catechism contains 107 questions and answers designed to clearly teach the core truths of the Christian faith—even to those with a simple, childlike understanding. Each question builds on the last, helping us think carefully, biblically, and deeply about who God is and why we exist. This isn’t just about memorizing answers. It’s about shaping how we think, grounding what we believe, and learning to see God more clearly through His Word. We’ll take it one question at a time.

The Westminster Shorter Catechism - Question 21 : Who is the Redeemer of God's Elect?

Welcome to this short catechism study. Join me every Sunday morning as we go through one question and answer. The Westminster Shorter Catechism was written in the mid-1600s by the Westminster Assembly, a group of pastors, theologians, and leaders gathered to bring clarity and reform to the church according to Scripture. Completed between 1646 and 1647 and approved in 1648 in London, this catechism contains 107 questions and answers designed to clearly teach the core truths of the Christian faith—even to those with a simple, childlike understanding. Each question builds on the last, helping us think carefully, biblically, and deeply about who God is and why we exist. This isn’t just about memorizing answers. It’s about shaping how we think, grounding what we believe, and learning to see God more clearly through His Word. We’ll take it one question at a time.

Season 1

T.U.L.I.P - The Doctrines of Grace: Total Depravity

Today, we begin a new series: TULIP — the doctrines of grace. Now before we go any further, We need to be clear about something. This is not a new gospel. This is not a different Christianity. This is an attempt to answer one question: How does God actually save a sinner? Because most people would say: “God saves.” But when you press deeper. You begin to hear different answers. Does God make salvation possible? Or does God actually save? Does salvation depend on God? Or does it ultimately depend on us? These are not small questions. They shape how we understand:Grace. Faith. Christ. And even the glory of God. salvation is: By grace alone, Through faith alone, In Christ alone. A lot of people ask. Where do those come from? Does grace depend on us? Does faith originate in us? Does Christ actually save or just make saving possible? This series is about answering those questions. Now for some, the word “TULIP” brings tension. Debates. Arguments. Labels. But that’s not what we’re doing here. We are not trying to win arguments. We are trying to understand Scripture. This is not about: “What system do I prefer?” It’s about: “What does the Bible actually teach about salvation?” At the heart of this series is one truth: Salvation is the work of God, from beginning to end. God does not simply assist us. God saves. This matters Because if we get this wrong. Everything shifts. Grace becomes something we activate. Faith becomes something we produce. And Christ becomes someone who makes salvation possible, But its not certain. And in the end. The glory begins to shift from God to man. But if this is true, If God truly saves, Then: Grace is sovereign, Faith is given, Christ is effective, And God gets all the glory. So as we walk through this , We do it carefully. Because these doctrines are deep. And they are often misunderstood. But they are not meant to confuse. They are meant to humble. To ground. To bring clarity. And ultimately, To lead us into worship. Before we begin, a quick note: TULIP wasn’t originally written as an acronym. These doctrines were clarified at the Synod of Dort in response to challenges about salvation. TULIP is simply a later way of summarizing what Scripture teaches about how God saves. TULIP isn’t the source, it’s a summary of what Scripture teaches about salvation.

Season 4

former_robot - The Matrix of Lust: The Algorithm of Desire

I didn’t realize my mind was being trained until I tried to think differently. I thought I was choosing what I believed, what I wanted, what I did. But most of it... was already decided by what I consumed. There are two voices shaping you every day, the world, and the Word of God. One is loud, fast, constant, and it promises happiness through escape and pleasure. The other is quiet, steady, and true and comes to us in only one way, Jesus. The other builds matrices out technology, entertainment, pride, and selfish emotions to keep you from God. To keep you plugged into the system. To keep you asleep. You don’t just have a mind, your mind is being trained. Every scroll... every song... every video... every movie... Is shaping how you think and how you act. And whichever one you sit under will shape the person you become. I didn’t realize I was being programmed, until I started trying to renew my mind. I am former_robot

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