In this episode, we explore Lecture XII: On Prayer, a deeply pastoral and searching meditation on the nature, kinds, and spirit of true prayer.
The lecture defines prayer not as polished words or religious form, but as the sincere offering of the heart’s desires to God through Christ. It warns against prayer without thought or spirit, against mixing exhortation with worship, and against treating prayer as performance rather than communion.
Listeners are guided through the various kinds of prayer—ejaculatory, secret, family, social, and public—and reminded that each is both a duty and a privilege. Particular emphasis is placed on the necessity of secret and family prayer, the danger of pride in social prayer, and the importance of brevity and reverence in public prayer.
Above all, the lecture presses home the inseparable connection between the spirit of prayer and faith. God answers prayer—not formal prayer, but effectual, fervent prayer offered in faith. The episode closes with a stirring call for the Church to pray earnestly for the conversion of the world, trusting that God delights to answer the prayers of His people.
In this episode, we explore a historic lecture on the perseverance of the saints—one marked by pastoral sensitivity, theological clarity, and deep respect for those who differ.
The lecture begins by acknowledging the intensity of the debate and the sincere convictions held by Christians on both sides. It then carefully examines common arguments against final perseverance, including biblical warnings, apparent cases of apostasy, and key passages such as Ezekiel 33, John 15, and Hebrews 6.
Rather than dismissing these texts, the lecture engages them directly, arguing that none conclusively prove that a truly regenerate person is finally lost. Instead, they address discipline, loss of assurance, judgment under the law, or those who were never truly born of God.
The positive case for perseverance rests on:
The nature of union with Christ
Christ’s role as Advocate and High Priest
The permanence of the new birth
God’s covenant promises
Clear, unambiguous Scriptural declarations
The lecture concludes by affirming that no definitive example exists of a truly regenerated person perishing eternally, and it urges humility and charity in teaching this doctrine—reminding listeners that while the doctrine matters, it is not a test of salvation.
In this episode, we explore Lecture XIX on Practical Religion, a rich reflection on the inseparable link between true spiritual experience and a holy life. Drawing from historic Cumberland Presbyterian teaching, we consider:
Why genuine regeneration always produces visible fruit
The difference between working for life and working from life
How the Holy Spirit produces love, obedience, and holiness
Why outward acts of religion can never replace inward renewal
What it means to carry your faith into every part of life — from prayer, to generosity, to business, to everyday relationships
This is a deeply convicting and deeply comforting look at what real Christianity looks like when lived out through the grace of God.
In this episode of The Log Cabin Podcast, Luke opens Finis Ewing’s Lecture XVIII: Experimental Religion and explores the heart-level, Spirit-wrought work that marks true Christianity. Ewing draws a sharp contrast between a merely practical religion and a merely emotional one — insisting instead on a genuine, sensible experience of conviction, repentance, faith, and joy.
This episode walks through Ewing’s warnings about “insensible religion,” his critique of ministers who preach what they’ve never experienced, and his biblical argument that true conversion is always known and always transformative. A timely, authentic reflection for a world hungry for something real.
In this episode of The Log Cabin Podcast, Luke we reflect on Lecture XVII: On Heaven, or Eternal Happiness, a rich and stirring meditation on the believer’s final home. Drawing from Scripture and early Cumberland Presbyterian insight, the episode explores heaven as both a place and a state—a world where sin is silenced, sorrow is healed, and the redeemed behold the face of Jesus without veil or shadow.
This episode walks through the biblical reasons we believe in a future happiness, the nature of resurrected bodies, the endless increase of knowledge and joy, the harmony of the redeemed, and the glory of seeing Christ Himself. It’s a pastoral, hope-filled look at the world the Lord is preparing for His people.
In this solemn lecture, we confront the doctrine of eternal punishment — not as a curiosity, but as a warning born of divine truth. Drawing from Scripture’s vivid language, we hear of the worm that never dies and the fire that is not quenched — the unrelenting conscience and the wrath of God.
Hell is not merely pain but justice; not temporary, but eternal. Yet even here, mercy shines brightest — for Christ endured wrath for all who would turn to Him in faith.
“O Lord God, must man die eternally, and yet never die! Yes, O righteous Lord. O then, let all by speedy repentance and faith in Christ escape that awful place.”
The General Judgment: When the Judge of All the Earth Does Right
In this episode of The Log Cabin Podcast, Luke reads and reflects on Lecture XV: On the General Judgment from the early Cumberland Presbyterian tradition. This powerful sermon reminds us that God’s justice will not sleep forever. From kings and rulers to common men, every soul will stand before Christ, the Righteous Judge.
Drawing from Scripture and vivid imagery, this historic sermon calls listeners to remember that the gospel offers both a warning and a promise: that the Judge who comes with fire and glory is also the Savior who once came in grace and humility.
Scripture references include Matthew 25, Acts 17, 2 Corinthians 5, and Revelation 20.
Key Themes:
The necessity of divine justice
The reality of final judgment
Christ as the righteous Judge
The vindication of the saints
The call to holiness and faith in Christ
In this episode of The Log Cabin Podcast, Luke explores the doctrine of the resurrection—not just that Christ rose, but that we will too. He walks through biblical evidence, wrestles with philosophical objections (like Locke’s), and highlights the insights of great Christian thinkers like Paul and Isaac Watts.Topics include:
This is a powerful episode for anyone wondering what happens to the body after death—and what the Christian hope truly promises.
In this sobering yet hope-filled episode, we explore the reality of natural death, its origin in Adam’s sin, and how it points us to the gospel. Based on a rich theological reflection, we consider:
We’ll also reflect on the Christian’s hope of triumph in the face of death: that for those in Christ, death has lost its sting, and paradise awaits.Key verse: “O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?” (1 Cor. 15:55)Perfect for anyone pondering mortality, grieving loss, or seeking gospel clarity about life after death.
This episode of The Log Cabin Podcast explores the doctrine of sanctification—the believer’s gradual growth in holiness that follows regeneration. It teaches that sanctification is both the work of God’s Spirit and the active duty of the Christian, expressed through obedience, prayer, faith, and perseverance. The sermon warns against two extremes: complacency with sin and pride in supposed perfection. True sanctification is marked by continual repentance, humility, and increasing love for God and neighbor. In every stage of the Christian life, the call remains the same: to press on toward the likeness of Christ until the day of completion.
In this episode of The Log Cabin Podcast, we dive deep into the vital and often misunderstood doctrine of regeneration— the supernatural work of God that transforms the heart of a sinner into a saint. Drawing from a historic Cumberland Presbyterian sermon, we explore how regeneration is not merely outward reform or religious activity, but a radical, Spirit-wrought change of the soul itself.
You’ll hear how regeneration is inseparably tied to justification, yet distinct in purpose — not just making us legally right with God, but making us fit to enjoy God. We’ll expose the counterfeit signs of true spiritual life, the danger of relying on “practical religion” without heart change, and the powerful evidences of new birth: love for God, hatred of sin, delight in holiness, and a renewed will that joyfully bows to Christ.
This isn’t just a doctrinal lesson. It’s a call to examine your soul.
Whether you’ve walked with Christ for decades or are just beginning to seek truth, this episode offers a compelling, clear, and convicting reminder: you must be born again.
What does it mean to be justified before a holy God? In this episode, we explore the heart of the gospel: justification by faith alone. Drawing from the early Cumberland Presbyterian teachings and historic catechisms, Pastor Luke unpacks why justification is not based on our works, efforts, or sincerity—but solely on the righteousness of Christ imputed to us and received by faith.
We’ll examine why our prayers, repentance, and obedience—though important—can never cancel out the debt of sin, and why only the perfect life and atoning death of Jesus meets the demands of God’s unchanging law. From Scripture to theology to practical assurance, this episode is a deep dive into the doctrine that Martin Luther said the church stands or falls on.
Whether you’re wrestling with guilt, unsure about your standing with God, or simply wanting to marvel at the beauty of the gospel again—this one’s for you.
Faith and repentance—two words at the heart of the Christian life. But what do they really mean, and how do they fit together? In this episode of Walking the Old Paths, we explore why faith always comes first, how repentance flows out of it, and why both are inseparable in true conversion. From the fear that drives legal repentance to the godly sorrow that springs from saving faith, we’ll trace the journey every believer walks. If you’ve ever questioned whether your repentance is genuine or wondered how faith transforms the heart, this episode will point you back to Christ—the author and finisher of our faith.
In this episode of the Log Cabin Podcast, we open Lecture VIII: The Holy Ghost, and What He Is Doing for Man. The scriptures reveal Him as a divine Person—co-equal with the Father and the Son—whose work is essential for salvation. Without the Spirit’s operation, Christ’s atonement would never reach the human heart. We’ll explore how the Spirit convicts of sin, awakens the dead, illumines the Scriptures, regenerates, sanctifies, and carries the gospel to the ends of the earth. This is not speculation but the heartbeat of the Christian life: without Him we remain blind, but by Him we are brought into the light.
In this episode, we explore Finis Ewing’s powerful teaching on the atonement; what Christ has truly done for sinners. From the weight of divine justice to the wonder of divine mercy, we see how the cross satisfies the law, secures forgiveness, and becomes the unshakable foundation of every Christian hope.
Who is the seed of the woman from Genesis 3:15? Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Tune in and see how Finis Ewing deals with the humanity and deity of Christ.
I think it is so important for us to go back to the founders of our denomination to understand what they believed about different doctrines.
In this episode Ewing tackles the doctrine of original sin or the first sin. What happened when Adam transgressed the Covenant of Life? What happened to the image of God in humanity? How did Adam's sin affect us? Stay tuned as we learn from Ewing.
What if God’s law isn’t just a set of rules—but the golden chain holding the moral universe together? In this episode, we open Finis Ewing’s Lecture Four: On Law to explore the different kinds of biblical law, the eternal nature of the Moral Law, the serious consequences of breaking it, and how Christ perfectly fulfilled it on our behalf. Discover why understanding God’s law is essential for grasping the Gospel, seeing our need for the Savior, and finding peace in His righteousness.
Let's discover Finis Ewing's understanding of God and Creation in this episode.
Each episode we dive into another chapter of Ewing's book "Lectures on Important Subjects in Divinity.
We continue our deep dive into Rev. Finis Ewing's book "Lectures on Important Subjects on Divinity." Today we explore chapter 2 which covers God's attributes. We will learn that God's attributes fall into two categories: Incommunicable and communicable. In other words, the attributes he does not share with us and those he does.