Having become more Reformed in my Theology, I often read articles posted on the Heidelbolg. I’m just reading today, the Lesson #14 is on Prayer. Not only does it mention two statements about prayer from the Reformed view from: Heidelberg Catechism (1563) and the Belgic Confession (1561). But also has many direct Bible references, and… Continue reading Prayer….
Category: Confessions and Catechisms
Daily Bread….
What Mike Ratliff writes in this post sounds easy. Some might say let go and let God. But clearly we are called to be active in the process even though it is by God’s Grace alone. The points Mike makes are a good start: How do we present our bodies as a living and holy… Continue reading Daily Bread….
Rules, Rules, Rules…..
Over the last twenty to thirty years I’ve encountered various people who have taught a “rules” based Christianity in various forms. These can vary from the obvious cults or false religions, AKA Walter Martin’s Kingdom of the Cults had a list of those. They not only have new teachings but often require new rules. Since… Continue reading Rules, Rules, Rules…..
Assurance
This mornings reading include this good summary of the understanding of our Salvation and Assurance there of.. https://thecripplegate.com/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-saved/ Not the three points made. The old Westminster Confession of Faith presented Assurance this way… CHAPTER 18Of the Assurance of Grace and Salvation 1. Although hypocrites and other unregenerate men may vainly deceive themselves with false hopes… Continue reading Assurance
Rainbow Trout 