Job Scott preaches about the salvation by Jesus Christ, emphasizing the true nature of this salvation often misunderstood by Christians. He highlights the importance of being spiritually born of God to experience true satisfaction and bliss, becoming joint-heirs with Christ in the kingdom of heaven. Scott delves into the deep subject of the new birth, explaining that complete peace for the soul can only be found in a real union with God, where every thought and motion of the mind is in subjection to Him.

Luke Howard addresses a letter to a friend in America, critiquing a posthumous treatise by Job Scott on 'Salvation by Christ.' Howard expresses concerns about Scott's unconventional views on regeneration, suggesting that Scott's doctrines may lack proper grounding in Scripture and may lead to confusion and division within the religious community. Howard highlights the importance of humility, charity, and a deep understanding of the teachings of Christ to avoid falling into doctrinal errors and self-righteousness. He urges for a sincere and spiritually minded approach to faith, emphasizing the need for practical application of Christian principles rather than mere intellectual assent to doctrines.

In this sermon, the preacher delves into the meaning of 'periistemi', which signifies standing around or being a bystander, but figuratively means to turn oneself about to avoid something. Paul instructs Titus and other church leaders to steer clear of foolish, unprofitable speculations that can corrupt the church and hinder the credibility of the gospel. The command to 'periistemi' is a call to continually shun worldly chatter and false teachings, reflecting a deliberate and habitual avoidance of such influences. The preacher emphasizes the importance of believers, like Titus, to distance themselves from controversies, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law, focusing instead on maintaining good works and avoiding unprofitable arguments.

In this sermon, the preacher exposes the misrepresentations contained in a pamphlet titled 'A Letter from a Friend in America to Luke Howard of Tottenham, near London.' The preacher highlights the anonymous nature of the pamphlet and its unfounded calumny, misrepresentation, and garbling of Luke Howard's character and arguments. The preacher refutes the claims made in the pamphlet, showcasing the inconsistencies, errors, and unfairness in the author's portrayal of Luke Howard's intentions and words. Additionally, the preacher addresses the doctrinal discrepancies and misinterpretations presented in the pamphlet, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the true teachings of Christianity and the Holy Scriptures.