Matthew Everhard

In this video, I write something like an "open letter" to the PCA. Don't get me wrong. The PCA is the greatest denomination in the world. I love it. I am so thankful for it! I am blessed and honored to be a part of the PCA. It is excellent in so many ways! But rather than sprain my arm patting ourselves on the back, I want to point out a number of things that we can certainly do better. Praise God for the PCA!

In this video, I will work through a number of responses that we can give when people offer typical "roadblocks" to evangelism such as:I'm not religious I'm spiritualDon't judge! Don't push religion down people's throats!Believe the science, etc.

BANISHED FROM THE GARDEN | Genesis 3:22–24What happened when Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden of Eden? And what does their banishment mean for us today?In Genesis 3:22–24, we come to the sobering conclusion of the Garden of Eden story. Adam and Eve are driven from Paradise, and cherubim with a flaming sword are placed at the entrance to guard the way to the Tree of Life. The door to Eden appears to be shut forever.But this passage contains not only bad news—it also points us toward glorious good news.In this sermon, we examine Genesis 3:22–24 verse by verse and consider:Why Adam and Eve were expelled from the GardenWhat it means that Adam had become “like one of us” in knowing good and evilWhether “us” refers to the Trinity or the heavenly angelic hostJohn Calvin’s fascinating interpretation of God’s “divine irony”What might have happened if Adam had eaten from the Tree of LifeWhether Adam was ultimately lost or savedThe difference between temporal chastisement and eternal punishmentWhy God’s discipline can actually be an instrument of graceThe significance of the cherubim and the flaming swordHow Eden’s imagery points forward to the Tabernacle and TemplePsalm 24 and the question, “Who will open the doors?”Jesus Christ as the Door and the only way back into ParadiseHow the flaming sword points us toward the cross of ChristAdam as the first man and Jesus Christ as the Second AdamThe relationship between Eden and the New Creation in Revelation 21–22Why we must seek to enter while the door is still openGenesis 3 ends with humanity living “east of Eden.” From this point forward, the biblical story will be filled with murder, violence, sin, suffering, and death. Yet the hope of redemption remains.The door that Adam could not reopen is ultimately opened by Jesus Christ.“I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved.” — John 10:9Christ is the way back into Paradise. We are banished by our works, but welcomed by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone.Come by faith. Come by grace. Come while the door is open.📖 Scripture: Genesis 3:22–24🎙️ Preacher: Rev. Dr. Matthew Everhard⛪ Gospel Fellowship PCA📅 September 13, 2026#Genesis3 #AdamAndEve #GardenOfEden #JesusChrist #SecondAdam #BibleStudy #ReformedTheology #ExpositoryPreaching #Gospel #Grace #Salvation #Genesis #Christianity

John Calvin’s years in Strasbourg were some of the most important—and often overlooked—years of his life. After being expelled from Geneva in 1538, Calvin spent several years in Strasbourg under the influence of the great Reformer Martin Bucer. Far from being a period of failure, these years became a season of remarkable pastoral, theological, and personal growth.In this video, we explore John Calvin in Strasbourg (1538–1541) and examine how this experience shaped the Reformer who would eventually return to Geneva with renewed confidence and a more mature vision for the church.We’ll look at:• Why Calvin was expelled from Geneva• His arrival in Strasbourg and relationship with Martin Bucer• Calvin’s ministry to French-speaking refugees• His pastoral ministry at St. Nicholas Church• Calvin’s preaching and worship practices in Strasbourg• The development of his liturgy and the French Psalter• Calvin’s marriage to Idelette de Bure• The tragic death of their son, Jacques• The dramatic expansion and revision of Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion• Calvin’s important commentary on Romans• How Strasbourg gave Calvin personal peace and renewed productivity• Why Geneva eventually pleaded for Calvin to return• How Calvin’s Strasbourg experience prepared him for his second ministry in GenevaThe Strasbourg years reveal a fascinating side of Calvin: not merely the controversial theologian of Geneva, but a pastor, husband, preacher, writer, and churchman whose experiences in Strasbourg profoundly shaped the remainder of his ministry.If you enjoy John Calvin, Reformation history, Reformed theology, church history, Presbyterianism, and the Protestant Reformation, this video will give you a deeper appreciation for one of the most formative periods in Calvin’s life.KEYWORDS: John Calvin, Calvin in Strasbourg, John Calvin Strasbourg, Calvin 1538 1541, Calvin biography, Calvin Geneva, Martin Bucer, Protestant Reformation, Reformation history, Reformed theology, Calvin Institutes, Institutes of Christian Religion, Calvin Romans commentary, Idelette de Bure, Calvin preaching, Calvin worship, Calvin liturgy, French Reformation, Strasbourg Reformation, Presbyterian history, church history, Reformed church history#JohnCalvin #Calvin #Reformation #ReformedTheology #ChurchHistory #MartinBucer #Strasbourg #ProtestantReformationJONATHAN EDWARDS STUDY BIBLE:Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Tp1bxpChristian Book: https://www.christianbook.com/apps/easyfind?Ntt=jonathan+edwards+study+bible&Ntk=keywords&action=Search&Ne=0&event=ESRCG%7CPSEN&nav_search=1&cms=1&ps_exit=RETURN%7Clegacy&ps_domain=wwwBarnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-jonathan-edwards-study-bible-thomas-nelson/1148750961?ean=9781400339532Target: https://www.target.com/p/the-jonathan-edwards-study-bible-experience-abiding-joy-in-christ-nkjv-hardcover-red-letter-comfort-print-by-thomas-nelson-publishers/-/A-1007250791#lnk=sametabWal-Mart: https://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Jonathan-Edwards-Study-Bible-Experience-Abiding-Joy-in-Christ-Nkjv-Hardcover-Red-Letter-Comfort-Print-Hardcover-9781400339532/18385609435?classType=REGULAR&from=/search

Jonathan Edwards is one of the most important—and fascinating—figures in American Christian history. But who was Jonathan Edwards, really?In this lecture, Rev. Dr. Matthew Everhard explores the life and influence of Jonathan Edwards, the great Puritan theologian, pastor, revivalist, missionary, philosopher, and theologian of the eighteenth century.Edwards lived from 1703–1758 and became one of the central figures of the First Great Awakening. He is perhaps best known for his famous sermon Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, but his influence extends far beyond revival preaching. Edwards produced profound works on Christian spirituality, revival, philosophy, ethics, theology, missions, and the nature of true religious experience.Edwards was much more than the preacher of “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” He was a polymath whose intellectual and theological influence reached across pastoral ministry, revival, missions, philosophy, ethics, science, and systematic theology.Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones famously compared Edwards to Mount Everest among the Puritans, highlighting the extraordinary breadth and depth of his intellect and theology.If you want to understand Jonathan Edwards, the First Great Awakening, Puritan theology, Calvinism, Christian revival, and the history of American Christianity, this lecture provides a comprehensive introduction to his life and enduring influence.📖 Jonathan Edwards Study BibleLearn more about Jonathan Edwards and his theology through the Jonathan Edwards Study Bible.👍 If you found this video helpful, please like the video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with others interested in Reformed theology, church history, Puritanism, and Christian spirituality.#JonathanEdwards #GreatAwakening #ReformedTheology #Puritan #Calvinism #ChurchHistory #ChristianHistory #SinnersInTheHandsOfAnAngryGod #JonathanEdwardsStudyBible #ReformedTheology #Christianity #TheologyJONATHAN EDWARDS STUDY BIBLE:Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Tp1bxpChristian Book: https://www.christianbook.com/apps/easyfind?Ntt=jonathan+edwards+study+bible&Ntk=keywords&action=Search&Ne=0&event=ESRCG%7CPSEN&nav_search=1&cms=1&ps_exit=RETURN%7Clegacy&ps_domain=wwwBarnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-jonathan-edwards-study-bible-thomas-nelson/1148750961?ean=9781400339532Target: https://www.target.com/p/the-jonathan-edwards-study-bible-experience-abiding-joy-in-christ-nkjv-hardcover-red-letter-comfort-print-by-thomas-nelson-publishers/-/A-1007250791#lnk=sametabWal-Mart: https://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Jonathan-Edwards-Study-Bible-Experience-Abiding-Joy-in-Christ-Nkjv-Hardcover-Red-Letter-Comfort-Print-Hardcover-9781400339532/18385609435?classType=REGULAR&from=/search