If left to ourselves we would never be able to even come to God nor walk in holiness. Our nature of original sin we inherited and our personal sins would prevent us, even if we had the desire to follow God. Only God’s sovereign will, mercy and Grace makes this at all possible. Matthew 5:20… Continue reading Another example of our loss of visibility to our Sin.
Category: Confessions and Catechisms
Trouble in River City – Part 3
Today we’re are looking at the third of the four commandments that make up the details of the first and greatest commandment. Matthew 22:36-38 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and… Continue reading Trouble in River City – Part 3
Trouble in River City – Part 2
Today let’s look at the detail of The First and Greatest Commandment, summarized in The Westminster Larger Catechism’s discussion of The Ten Commandments under the question: Q. 107. Which is the second commandment?A. The second commandment is, Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or… Continue reading Trouble in River City – Part 2
Faith or Works?
This seems to be a relevant question. Or is it Faith and Works? Mike Ratliff brings that to our attention in this post. I commented that the Zoom Bible Study I’m in is studying James and we are just now in chapter two. I plan on making a series of posts from the verses Mike… Continue reading Faith or Works?
Rainbow Trout 