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A Creational Covenant
Well, there is, yet again, and with an ever-pressing vigor, another undeniable relation between God, the creator, and all the universe, his creation - a covenantal relationship.
To Your Testimonies - Psalm 119:36
To be inclined to something is to feel a willingness toward it, or be agreeably and positively disposed to it. Notice this principle: it is not just the doing that should be desired - being led by the hand.
What’s Love Got to Do With It?
This letter was written to encourage, affirm, and establish the church in orthodox theology, in steadfast faith, and in assurance of salvation.
Blog: God’s Work in Affliction
In this episode, we discuss how God comforts and sanctifies his people in affliction (2 Corinthians 1:3-5; Psalm 119:67).
In The Path - Psalm 119:35
We see first, that the psalmist asks the Lord the “lead” him in the path. This can also been translated as “make me walk,” but the idea being conveyed is that of bending a bow. Before the archer makes ready his weapon he has but wood and string.
The Adopting Act of 1729 - Part 1
This issue of denominational identity was a contentious one for the Presbyterians who traced their roots back to Calvin’s Geneva, Knox’s Scotland, and the Puritan nonconformists in the Church of England.
Abraham’s Role in the First Advent
It may be strange at first to associate the patriarch Abraham with the First Advent of Jesus. Yet, Abraham is in the first advent story, and his role is more vital than one may suppose at first mention.
The “Good” in Romans 8:28
Knowing of God’s favor and sovereignty in times of trouble grounds our inner man in Christ-centered thoughts and God-glorifying trust.
God’s Work in Affliction
Anecdotally, I do not typically seek comfort when I’m comfortable. Unfortunately, when I’m comfortable, I often fail to praise God for providing such a blessing.
When People Are Big and God Is Small
In this episode, John reviews Ed Welch's book When People Are Big and God Is Small. Listen in for a discussion on the fear of man (Proverbs 29:25), self-esteem, and suicide prevention. Sola Gratia.
Covenant in Joshua, Judges, and Ruth (4 Min)
Here, we will see how the books of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth carry on the covenant theme by depicting Israel’s conquest of Canaan and perseverance as a nation.
Blogcast: Adam And Eve Were Never Perfect
Were Adam and Eve perfect? Well not necessarily. We are often told things in our traditions and families that aren't actually in accordance with the bible. So, it's good to reorient ourselves to the scripture and reconsider some things - especially something like this!
Ecclesia reformata, semper reformanda! The Church Reformed and Always Reforming
The Christian heritage is rich and deep, vast and wide. We should be proud of it, and exult in the work the Lord has done in times past, even up to our day, and pray that he would continue to grow his church in faith and gratitude. But the church, in every age, must not sit on its laurels, so to speak, and be content with past achievements. This is not the way new generations are grown, or wars won, or faithfulness endures.
Counseling Theology: Dichotomy. Counseling implications. Inner and Outer Man.
It is customary, especially in Christian circles, to conceive of man as consisting of two, and only two, distinct parts, namely, body and soul. This view is technically called dichotomy.
Blogcast: Counseling Theology: The Image of God In Man
In this blogcast, Nick writes about the image of God in man, what that means, and how we can have a sure identity which is derived from scripture.
Adam And Eve Were Never Perfect
There’s a common misnomer applied to Adam and Eve regarding their pre-Fall nature, and you’ve probably heard it before. The statement is that before the Fall, Adam and Eve were “perfect”.
Augustine’s Philosophy of History in the City of God
When considering what Augustine set out to do when he wrote the City of God one must realize he was not actually trying to write a historical account of the sacking of Rome or even its implications.
Blogcast: The Transcendence and Immanence of God in Jesus Christ
In this Blogcast, M. Aaron Koen shows us the condescension of Jesus Christ and the consistent message that has been proclaimed from Abraham to now!