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R&C Podcast: Is the Moral Law Still Applicable?
Join Nick and John as they discuss the modern-day applicability of the moral law in preparation for the upcoming series on The Ten Commandments (Genesis 3:15; 15:17-21; John 14:15)!
Sometimes the Humble Response is Simply, “Thank You.”
Saying “thank you” isn’t building yourself up in a tower of pride, it is humbly responding to truths that are only true because of what Christ has done for you.
Counseling Theology - Sufficiency of The Bible (7 Min Read)
The sufficiency of the bible is under serious attack in our world today. Not is it under attack from secular culture - which is where we would expect to see this - but also from within the church.
A Brief Introduction to the Life of Calvin (Part 1 of 5) - 4 Min Read
Whatever one's view of Calvin, there is no denying that this "complicated" man had a major influence on the development of the Protestant church and theology for years to come.
The Sin and Sorrow of Israel’s Kings - 7 Min Read
With this, the story advances with the military successes of David, reminiscent of Saul’s victory over the Ammonites.
God is Faithful: An Exegetical Study on 1 Corinthians 10:13 - Part 2
The apostle’s confidence in the absolute security of believers was founded not on the strength of their resolutions or ability to persevere, but on the veracity of him that cannot lie.
Counseling Theology - Innerancy, Inspiration, Authority
The inspiration, inerrancy, and authority of the bible all relate to one another because they are all necessarily required and they all flow into one another.
TBHF: Biblical Sufficiency PT 2
We take a quick look into the bible to see why believing in the sufficiency of the Bible is so important. We examine the "why" of biblical sufficiency, what this understanding does to us and for us, and what our motivation is for continuing in this way.
R&C Podcast: E3 Family Worship PT 2
We're back! Join Nick and John as they (re)launch the Reformed & Confessional Podcast!In this episode, we discuss Family Worship from a biblical and confessional perspective (Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Psalm 78:1-8; Ephesians 5:25-27).
In Remembrance of Me
In my lifetime, I have heard significantly more teaching on the blood of Christ than on the body of Christ. Consequently, I typically have more scripture in my mind about Christ's blood on the cross than I do about Christ's body on the cross at communion.
The Christian Life: Free at Last, Freed at Last
Paul condemns this ideology and hermeneutic at the beginning of chapter 5. The reality is, that legalism does not appease God.
Blogcast: Grace & Truth
In this episode, we visit Psalm 119:29 and see where grace and truth meet perfectly: in the person of Jesus Christ (John 1:14).
God’s Redemption of Memories - 3 Min Read
Many people want to forget their past and feel the relief of forgetting the shame they have experienced, and if that is the goal then the world has a plethora of options to choose from.
The Bogomil Debacle: How Canon Protects Sound Doctrine - 5 Min Read
Thinking back to the topic of the 66 books of Canon, I wonder what could have guarded the Bogomils against the belief and fallout of dualism?
Blogcast: Evangelism Day 2: When You Evangelize, Share the Whole Gospel
In this episode, we examine the contents of the gospel message in evangelism from the perspective of J.I. Packer in his book: Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God.
The Historical Books and the Need for a Savior
The comparison of Rahab and Achan reveals that Yahweh is still true to his Sinaitic promise, for the “thematic link between faith and success”[4] within the book of Joshua stems from God’s promises in Exodus 19:5-6
Becoming Like Children
So when we look at children, what are we supposed to see? Children are helplessly dependent and this in turn forces their humility.
Blogcast: Accepted In Christ
In this episode, we encourage those saints struggling with sin by examining Paul's message to the Corinthian church and WCF 17, Of the Perseverance of the Saints.