Since no one does good or seeks to please God, how can we preach that there is hope and life? Paul says because God has provided that the elect will be judged in Jesus, not in themselves. Learn how the Holy Spirit works in us, joining us to Jesus, and preserving us for glory to […]
Monthly Archives: November 2006
Summary of Christian Doctrine
November 27, 2006 – 7:32 am
Louis Berkhof’s best known work is his 700+ page Systematic Theology. He was aware, however, that despite its virtues not everyone would work through it. And so we have smaller versions of it – a Manual of Christian Doctrine used by high school catechism classes for a generation and an even smaller Summary of Christian […]
The Haggard Debacle – Part One
November 27, 2006 – 7:21 am
How should we react to the fall of Ted Haggard? In this first show of two, we look inside at our own hearts and outside at the evangelical cult complex to learn some sobering lessons. We also think about a wife’s obligations to an adulterous husband and a church’s obligations to an adulterous pastor.
The End Times
November 27, 2006 – 7:03 am
There have been and there will continue to be amazing apocalyptic signs of the final end. Believing God is in control despite the terror associated with these signs and events results in comfort and faithful service. Old Testament Lesson: Joel 2:28-32 New Testament Lesson: Luke 21:5-38
The Sixth Petition and Close of the Lord’s Prayer
November 27, 2006 – 7:02 am
There is a spiritual battle in which you must fight but God will bring the victory in the end. Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 52 Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 6:10-20
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 20, 2006 – 6:51 pm
Every thankful Christian should be in church this coming Thursday morning, right? The Bible calls every world culture to set aside a national Thanksgiving Day, right? Tape your ankles for the Turkey Bowl, lick your lips for the feast, and dive in to the Sinners & Saints chat about good ol’ Thanksgiving.
We All Believe with the Heart and Confess with the Mouth
November 20, 2006 – 6:51 pm
The beginning of our series on this preeminent expression of the Bible’s basic teachings considers the meaning and implications of its first line: “We all believe with the heart and confess with the mouth. Belgic Confession Article 1 Colossians 1:9-12 and 2:1-3
The War within
November 20, 2006 – 6:50 pm
Calvinists and Arminians have debated the context and meaning of this text for centuries. As usual, the Reformers had it right. Christians do not become instantly obedient to God’s law upon their regeneration, but fight an internal battle their whole lives, until God takes them to glory. As Paul warns in Galatians, do not try […]
Forgiveness
November 20, 2006 – 6:44 am
The fifth petition of the Lord’s Prayer is, “forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.” We’ll answer this important question: Why do we need to pray for the forgiveness of sins when they are already forgiven? Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 51 Scripture Lesson: 1 John 1:1-2:2
The Turning of the Ages
November 20, 2006 – 6:44 am
Through the discussion Jesus has with the Sadducees and the Scribes, Jesus makes the distinction between “this age” and “the age to come.” Christians belong to the age to come and have left this age behind. Old Testament Text: Genesis 6:1-8 Sermon Text: Luke 20:27-21:4
Joy, Amazement, and the Future
November 14, 2006 – 7:40 pm
The conclusion to Luke’s first volume leaves us with Christ’s disciples amazed at what has happened. Christ has secured the glorification for them by His life, death, and resurrection. We now anticipate Christ’s continued work in history through the disciples and us as we turn to volume two, the book of Acts. Luke 24:33-53 and […]
Prosperity Light
November 13, 2006 – 12:39 pm
Have you caught on yet? Have you claimed your promises? The good news is that Christ saved you, but the really good news is that He wants you to be rich. So say some of the most visible leaders in the “Christian” church today.
Profeta, Sacerdote, y Rey
November 13, 2006 – 12:38 pm
ESCUCHAR El nombre de Cristo se refiere al triple oficio de Cristo. Cristo es nuestro supremo profeta, sacerdote, y rey. Como cristianos, nosotros participamos en su oficios. CATECISMO DE HEIDELBERG #31-32
Is the Law Sin
November 13, 2006 – 12:29 pm
Such a radical question would never come up in most churches, which means most churches do not preach the true Gospel. When Jesus tells of his ministry, and when Paul preaches the Gospel, those who keep the Law are offended and want to put them to death. Listen to Paul explain how the works of […]
God Is not Your Santa Claus
November 13, 2006 – 12:29 pm
The fourth petition of the Lord’s Prayer is, “Give us this day our daily bread.” Realizing that God is the fountain of all good, we pray for the reception of just what we need and for the wise use of what we have. Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 50 Scripture Lesson: Psalm 146
Hatred of Authority
November 13, 2006 – 12:29 pm
All people hate authority but Jesus reverses that hatred through His obedience to the Father Old Testament Text: Genesis 1:24-31 Sermon Text: Luke 20:20-26
Ordering Materials
November 7, 2006 – 7:23 pm
We’re pleased to announce a new addition to the site: the ability to order materials. Written material can be found for free in the texts of posts or as ready-to-download PDF files, which can be printed from a home printer or take to a professional print shop. If you simply want a printed book, they […]
Christian Crap Culture
November 6, 2006 – 2:33 pm
The sales numbers don’t lie: “Got Jesus” coffee mugs, “Huggy-Jesus” teddy bears, and “O.C.” t-shirts (“only in Christ”) have become the preferred piety of many professing Christian people. Underlying this triviliazation of Christ and culture are life-denying, idolatrous beliefs that are just as much a threat to the Reformed churches as they are to the […]
El Nombre de Jesus
November 6, 2006 – 2:18 pm
ESCUCHAR El nombre de Jesus significa que Dios salva. Jesus es nuestro Salvador. También el es nuestro intercesor ante Dios Padre Celetial. Unicamente oremos a Él y unicamente somos salvos en Él. CATECISMO DE HEIDELBERG #29-30
Thy Will Be Done on Earth as It Is in Heaven
November 6, 2006 – 2:11 pm
The third petition of the Lord’s Prayer is about denying our wills, yielding to God’s will and following our callings in this life. Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 49 Scripture Lessons: Matt. 16:21-28; Rom. 12:1-2; Eph. 5:15-21
Made to Die to the Law
November 6, 2006 – 2:11 pm
It’s time to see that legalism and Pharisaism are still a danger to the Christian Church. The only antidote is the one God provides, correct theology. St. Paul teaches us that the Christian has died to the Law, and only now can live for God. If you think that you should try to obey the […]
God Loves, Man Rejects, Christ Secures
November 6, 2006 – 2:11 pm
While God loves His people they reject Him. Christ, however, through His work, secures His wayward people. OT Text: Isaiah 5:1-7 NT Text: Luke 20:1-19
Toward a Reformed Political Ethic – Part Two
November 1, 2006 – 9:40 am
Yes, politics again. This is part two of a very brief, whet-your-appetite-for-further-study series on how to begin answering political questions from the biblical, Reformed perspective. Here, we introduce our approach to defining government and addressing a Christian’s political responsibilities.
La Providencia de Dios
November 1, 2006 – 9:29 am
ESCUCHAR Dios sostiene y gobiena toda creación en su providencia. In Génesis capitulos 37-50, la vida de José nos ayuda entender como Dios esta en control de nuestras vidas. CATECISMO DE HEIDELBERG #27-28
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