An introduction to the Christian worldview and the basic teachings of the Bible. Learn the basic differences among the main groups in the broad Christian tradition, and that “the Reformed faith” is just a nickname for the teachings of Jesus Christ.
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I. WHY YOU SHOULD CARE ABOUT THIS QUESTION
1. The Truth about Life - LISTEN BY CLICKING HERE
2. Can We Know God? - LISTEN BY CLICKING HERE
II. THE PURE PREACHING OF THE GOSPEL
1. Sin - LISTEN BY CLICKING HERE
2. Justification - LISTEN BY CLICKING HERE
3. Predesitination - LISTEN BY CLICKING HERE
4. Preaching - LISTEN BY CLICKING HERE
III. THE LEGITIMATE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS
1. Baptism - LISTEN BY CLICKING HERE
2. The Lord’s Supper - LISTEN BY CLICKING HERE
IV. THE PROPER EXERCISE OF CHURCH DISCIPLINE
1. Precursor #1 - Church Membership - LISTEN BY CLICKING HERE
2. Precursor #2 - Church Government - LISTEN BY CLICKING HERE
3. The Church Discipline Process - LISTEN BY CLICKING HERE
V. THE CHURCH AND ITS CONFESSIONS
1. What It Means To Be a Confessional Church - LISTEN BY CLICKING HERE
2. Reformed Worship - LISTEN BY CLICKING HERE
3. Other Confessional Implications - LISTEN BY CLICKING HERE
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Jul 3 Rev. John Sawtelle on The Ten Commandments | part 16: decorum in the worship service
Eric This is a very difficult passage. You are correct that Luther and Calvin believed women should wear a head covering in worship as a sign of submission. I am not convinced that this passage deals with public worship, and therefore I am not willin… continue reading »
Jun 29 Eric on The Ten Commandments | part 16: decorum in the worship service
What is your opinions on head coverings? I see that Calvin held that women should cover their heads in church with cloth, and that also goes for Knox, and Luther. I also see that it seems this stance was never really addressed, but just faded away. D… continue reading »
Apr 21 Rev. John Sawtelle on Apostles' Creed
Yes, I understand that to be the the position of Lutherans historically. The Reformed have rejected a literal, physical descent of Christ into hell for several reasons. One, the Heidelberg Catechism interprets the phrase to mean that Jesus experience… continue reading »
Apr 21 Bonnie Menges on Apostles' Creed
I am WELS Lutheran and we believe Jesus descended to hell in TRIUMPH. He crushed the devil and his angels; we no longer are dead in our sins.… continue reading »
Apr 8 Gary on Chalcedonian Creed
Dear Rev. Sawtelle; Thank you for your clarification. I agree that it is unlikely any URC Consistory would *reject* the Chalcedonian Definition, but that wasn't really my question. The placement of the CD in the list of Ecumenical Creeds offici… continue reading »
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