From the “Christian” newswire comes the bizzare story of a man with a heart for porn stars; he thinks God has called him to set up a booth and pass out pink leather Bibles at porn conventions. Is his “ministry” the modern day application of Jesus seeking and saving prostitutes, or just another good old-fashioned […]
Monthly Archives: July 2006
The Gospel
July 24, 2006 – 12:38 pm
Man’s religions teach do good, impress the deity, and live. Do bad, fail to satisfy the deity, and die. Only the Gospel promises life and reward to the totally undeserving. See that this is not a new doctrine, but was promised by God from the beginning, and fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Heidelberg Catechism, Lords Day […]
Despising Mercy
July 24, 2006 – 12:34 pm
Men hate to be told that they are sinners and cannot impress God no matter how hard they try. And those who are members of a religious group, including Jews and Christians, are even less likely to accept such conclusions. The Apostle Paul warns us not to be presumptuous, but instead to thank God for […]
Murdering for Caesar: Government and Just War
July 21, 2006 – 4:49 pm
Are Christians bound to obey the magistrate (government/state) absolutely? Should Christians identify God’s blessings and the church’s fortunes with a particular nation or political party? Listen to learn that ethnicity, national allegiance, and political affiliation do not trump Christ’s call to the believer to be loving, humble, and a peacemaker. Our citizenship is in heaven, […]
The Law of God – Finale
July 21, 2006 – 3:41 pm
Now what? What should the Christian do with the Law?
The Law of God – 10th Law
July 21, 2006 – 3:38 pm
What is it to “covet� Is capitalism based on coveting?
The Law of God – 9th Law, Pt. 2
July 21, 2006 – 3:23 pm
What is it to lie? Are there “white†lies; do we always need to “tell the truth� What about hairpieces and deodorant?
The Law of God – 8th Law, Pt. 2
July 21, 2006 – 3:11 pm
Does God permit Christians to pursue “richesâ€; does He encourage it?
The Law of God – 7th Law, Pt. 2
July 21, 2006 – 3:05 pm
What are the practical applications of God’s commands about sex?
The Law of God – 6th Law, Pt. 3
July 21, 2006 – 3:00 pm
Can Christians support the death penalty and war?
The Law of God – 6th Law, Pt. 2
July 21, 2006 – 2:57 pm
Abortion, euthanasia and suicide: what does prohibition from murder have to say about the value of human life?
The Law of God – 6th Law, Pt. 1
July 21, 2006 – 2:53 pm
What does the command prohibiting murder have to do with our modern culture of death?
The Law of God – 5th Law, Pt. 2
July 21, 2006 – 2:50 pm
What are the political ramifications of honoring our fathers and mothers?
The Law of God – 5th Law, Pt. 1
July 21, 2006 – 2:47 pm
How does God tell us to live as family members?
The Law of God – 4th Law, Pt. 2
July 21, 2006 – 2:43 pm
What are the practical applications of the Sabbath for Christians in our era?
The Law of God – 4th Law, Pt. 1
July 21, 2006 – 2:40 pm
What does the Sabbath have to do with Sunday?
The Law of God – 3rd Law, Pt. 2
July 21, 2006 – 2:35 pm
What does the “name†of God have to do with how we think about Him?
The Law of God – 3rd Law, Pt. 1
July 21, 2006 – 2:30 pm
What is the “name†of God and why does He care about its use?
The Law of God – 2nd Law, Pt. 3
July 21, 2006 – 2:23 pm
Are pictures of Jesus and crucifixes “idolatrous�
The Law of God – 2nd Law, Pt. 2
July 21, 2006 – 2:19 pm
Does God care enough about how His worship to tell us exactly how He wants it?
The Law of God – 2nd Law, Pt. 1
July 21, 2006 – 2:14 pm
Idolatry and worship: what distinguishes one from the other?
The Law of God – 1st Law
July 21, 2006 – 2:05 pm
What does it mean to have no other gods before Yahweh?
The Law of God – Introduction, Pt. 2
July 21, 2006 – 2:00 pm
Who has to keep the Law and what “law” are they bound to keep?
The Law of God – Introduction, Pt. 1
July 21, 2006 – 1:57 pm
What is the “Law of God” and why is it important?
Why the God-Man?
July 17, 2006 – 1:06 pm
There are a lot of very stupid things said about Jesus and who he is. God has revealed who Jesus is, and why he took on human nature, and what he came to earth to do. So we answer from Scripture, why the God-Man Jesus Christ came to save sinners. Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 6, […]
A Jew by the Spirit
July 17, 2006 – 1:03 pm
Do you believe that you are right with God because you have baptized? Or is your confidence in condemning others who sin, showing that you agree with God’s law? Such confidence is foolishness. Neither Jew or Gentile has any hope without being perfectly obedient to all of God’s law. Since no one is, including you, […]
Is God in Control, or Not?
July 12, 2006 – 12:10 pm
We as human creatures like to rebel against the idea that our Creator is the One who personally directs everything that happens in the world. When we do this, we rob God of His glory, and we have no real basis to think that He is strong enough to help us in our troubles. Jeremiah […]
What Do You Want Jesus to Do for You?
July 12, 2006 – 12:08 pm
You may be surprised to hear that Jesus is fine with you asking Him to make you happy and comfortable and rich. But He will only answer that prayer for certain kinds of people. And the happiness and riches you’ll receive now are measured by a different standard than the world’s. Luke 18:28 – 19:10
Natural Law
July 10, 2006 – 1:37 pm
Most Christians today are not familiar with the Biblical understanding of natural law. This leads to foolish displays in the political arena from pietists and theonomists, which brings disrepute upon Christ. Learn from Scripture how we are to understand the condition of man in this present age so that we may interact intelligently with him. […]
The Curse of Presumed Righteousness
July 10, 2006 – 1:35 pm
Self righteousness is a great danger. It prevents you from admitting your sins and seeking forgiveness through Christ. The whole world, Jew and Gentile, moral and wicked, is in need of God’s grace in Jesus Chirst. Sermon Text: Romans 2:1-16 Old Testament Supporting Text: Isaiah 24:1-6; Amos 2:4-8
The Church which Cried, “Apocalypse”
July 10, 2006 – 8:20 am
The secular media says that many “Christian” prophets and preachers sound crazy when they talk about the timing and circumstances of the end of the world. The secular media is right–many false prophets and preachers are crazy and misguided, and should not be distinguished from contemporary crazies in other religious traditions.
Join a Church!
July 10, 2006 – 5:18 am
If you don’t have the church as a mother, you don’t have God as your father. The Bible does not know any Christian who is not a member of a church. What is a “true church”? Why is it important? Why do you need to join one?
Nazarenes and Sects
July 10, 2006 – 5:06 am
Who are the Nazarenes; what is a “sect”? How to evaluate “communities of believers.”
What It Takes to Repent
July 9, 2006 – 7:36 pm
The tragedies of life challenge all people to repent of their sins and flee to Christ. OT Text: Isaiah 5:1-7; NT Text: Luke 13:1-9
Los Hijos de Adán y Los Hijos de Dios
July 9, 2006 – 2:35 pm
ESCUCHAR Todos nosotros somos hijos de Adán pero si tenemos fe en Cristo entonces somos hijos de Dios. CATECISMO DE HEIDELBERG #9-11
La CaÃda de Adán
July 9, 2006 – 2:33 pm
ESCUCHAR Desde la caÃda de Adán, nuestra naturaleza esta totalmente corrompida. Por eso, necesitamos que Dios nos cambie con su EspÃritu. CATECISMO DE HEIDELBERG #6-8
La Ley de Dios
July 9, 2006 – 2:25 pm
ESCUCHAR Dios exige que amemos a él y a nuestros prójimos perfectamente. Pero como no lo hacemos, somos pecadores. CATECISMO DE HEIDELBERG #3-5
La Triple SabidurÃa
July 9, 2006 – 2:22 pm
ESCUCHAR Para tener este consuelo, tienes que reconocer tus pecados, la gracia de Dios en Cristo, y como expresar su gratitud a Dios. CATECISMO DE HEIDELBERG #2
Mi Único Consuelo
July 9, 2006 – 2:16 pm
ESCUCHAR El mundo ofrece un consuelo falso pero en Cristo hay un consuelo verdadero. CATECISMO DE HEIDELBERG #1
SÃBOLO DE CALCEDONIA
July 9, 2006 – 11:13 am
22 de octubre de 451 Nosotros, entonces, siguiendo a los santos padres [1], unánimes enseñamos a todos a confesar a uno y el mismo Hijo [2], nuestro Señor Jesucristo, perfecto en deidad y perfecto en humanidad, verdadero Dios y verdadero hombre, con alma racional y cuerpo, consustancial con el Padre [3] en cuanto a su […]
Chalcedonian Creed
July 9, 2006 – 11:10 am
We, then, following the holy Fathers, all with one consent, teach men to confess one and the same Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, the same perfect in Godhead and also perfect in manhood; truly God and truly man, of a reasonable soul and body; consubstantial with the Father according to the Godhead, and consubstantial with […]
CREDO DE ATANASIO
July 9, 2006 – 11:09 am
Todo el que quiera salvarse debe, ante todo, sostener la le católica: quien no la guardare Ãntegra y pura perecerá, sin duda, para siempre. He aquà la fe católica: veneramos a un Dios en la Trinidad y a la Trinidad en la unidad; sin confundir las personas, sin dividir la sustancia: una es, en efecto, […]
Athanasian Creed
July 9, 2006 – 11:04 am
Whosoever wants to be saved, before all things it is necessary that he hold the catholic faith. Which faith except everyone do keep whole and undefiled, without doubt he shall perish everlastingly. And the catholic faith is this, that we worship one God in Trinity and Trinity in Unity, neither confounding the Persons, nor dividing […]
EL CREDO NICENO (Español)
July 9, 2006 – 10:59 am
Creo en un solo Dios Padre Todopoderoso, Creador del cielo y de la tierra, y de todas las cosas visibles e invisibles. Creo en un solo Señor Jesucristo, Hijo Unigénito de Dios, Engendrado del Padre antes de todos los siglos, Dios de Dios, Luz de Luz, Verdadero Dios de Dios Verdadero, Engendrado, no hecho, consubstancial […]
Nicene Creed
July 9, 2006 – 10:57 am
We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made, being of one substance with the […]
CREDO APOSTÓLICO
July 9, 2006 – 10:56 am
Creo en Dios Padre todopoderoso, Creador del cielo y de la tierra. Creo en Jesucristo, su único Hijo, nuestro Señor; que fue concebido por obra y gracia del EspÃritu Santo, nació de MarÃa Virgen; padeció bajo el poder de Poncio Pilato, fue crucificado, muerto y sepultado; descendió a los infiernos, al tercer dÃa resucitó de […]
Apostles’ Creed
July 9, 2006 – 10:50 am
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose from […]
Will Jesus Find Faith on the Earth?
July 6, 2006 – 5:07 am
Having told His disciples that His final return would be unmistakable and unexpected, Jesus makes very clear who in that day will receive glorification, and who will be left dejected. Luke 18:1-27
Pearl of Christian Comfort
July 4, 2006 – 6:45 am
This little gem of a book is an easy read, a conversation exploring Christ’s person and work. It provides insight into one of the many Continental Protestant Reformers not nearly as well known as Jean Calvin. Petrus Dathenus was a Flemish monk in the early sixteenth century. He watched his fellow monks burned alive at the […]
Preserving Sinners
July 3, 2006 – 9:40 pm
The Christian life is marked by sin. How does a Holy God deal with Christians who continue to sin?Â
The Fiery Presence Of The Lord
July 3, 2006 – 9:18 pm
Fire is often the symbol of God’s presence. See how the Church is now the temple of God, with his fiery presence among us demonstrating that the curse is reversed and we are now the true Israel of God. 2 Cor 6:16
Wonderful Assurance
July 3, 2006 – 9:01 pm
While doubt is common, it is not a virtue. God wants us to live with full assurance of His love for us, and has given the Bible to testify to us of His love. This assurance is for every Christian, as does not come from special individual visions, but from the plain reading of the […]
True Ministry
July 3, 2006 – 8:42 pm
What is “true” ministry? What should the church be doing and what should it not?
LOS CANONES DE DORT
July 3, 2006 – 7:30 pm
CAPITULO PRIMERO: DE LA DOCTRINA DE LA DIVINA ELECCION Y REPROBACION. 1. Puesto que todos los hombres han pecado en Adán y se han hecho culpables de maldición y muerte eterna, Dios, no habrÃa hecho injusticia a nadie si hubiese querido dejar a todo el género humano en el pecado y en la maldición, y […]
The Canons of Dordrecht
July 3, 2006 – 7:25 pm
The Decision of the Synod of Dort on the Five Main Points of Doctrine in Dispute in the Netherlands The First Main Point of Doctrine: Divine Election and Reprobation The Judgment Concerning Divine Predestination Which the Synod Declares to Be in Agreement with the Word of God and Accepted Till Now in the Reformed Churches, […]
LA CONFESIÓN BELGA
July 3, 2006 – 7:21 pm
ArtÃculo 1 Todos nosotros creemos con el corazón y confesamos con la boca, que hay un ser espiritual, único y simple, al que llamamos Dios: eterno, incomprensible, invisible, inmutable, infinito, todopoderoso, perfectamente sabio, justo, bueno y fuente superabundante de todos los bienes.
The Belgic Confession
July 3, 2006 – 7:18 pm
Truly the Christian Confession of the Belgic Reformed Churches, containing the Summary of Doctrine about God and about the Eternal Salvation of Souls. Articles About the Nature of God About the Knowledge of God About Holy Scripture About the Canonical Books of the Old and New Testaments About the Authority of Holy Scripture About the […]
CATECISMO DE HEIDELBERG
July 3, 2006 – 7:12 pm
Domingo 1 1. ¿Cuál es tu única fortaleza tanto en la vida como en la muerte? Que yo no me pertenezco a mi mismo sino que pertenezco cuerpo y alma en la vida como en la muerte a mi fiel Salvador Jesucristo. Quien pagó completamente, con su preciosa sangre, por todos mis pecados y me […]
The Heidelberg Catechism
July 3, 2006 – 7:07 pm
Introduction (qq. 1–2) Lord’s Day 1 1. What is your only comfort in life and in death? That I, with body and soul, both in life and in death,1 am not my own,2 but belong to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ,3 who with His precious blood4 has fully satisfied for all my sins,5 and redeemed […]
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