Thomas Bradbury preaches about the unshakeable truth of God's eternal preservation of His people, emphasizing the doctrines of grace and the sovereignty of God. He highlights the spiritual education of God's elect, redeemed, and regenerate individuals, and the questioning of these doctrines by the unregenerate. Bradbury delves into the four key doctrines of grace: God's sovereign election, eternal redemption, effectual call, and eternal glorification of His elect. He focuses on the doctrine of the saints' preservation to eternal glory, drawing from Romans 8 to illustrate the unbreakable bond between believers and Christ, emphasizing the security and permanence found in being in Christ.

In this sermon by J.H. Newman, a dialogue between Laicus and Clericus explores the perceived similarities between Protestantism and Popery, questioning whether the Church has deviated from the doctrines of the Reformers. The conversation delves into the need for a potential second reformation, the differences in beliefs between the present day and the sixteenth century, and the importance of upholding the doctrines of the Church amidst changing times. Newman emphasizes the importance of understanding historical context and the gradual progression of doctrine within the Church.