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
Category: Confessions and Catechisms
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?
This is so true.
https://mikeratliff.wordpress.com/2024/04/03/what-is-the-gospel/#more-3866?page_id=3866 Mike makes the point well.. ”What is the good news? The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, the good news of God is that even though we were dead in trespasses and sins, incapable of even choosing to believe God, repent, and be saved, He had mercy on us and provided a way for… Continue reading This is so true.
Trouble in River City
I’m about half-way through my reading of Vos’ Commentary to the Westminster Large Catechism. We are entering the study of God’s Commandments. This seems pretty simple when Jesus answers a question about it. Matthew 22:36-38 36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord… Continue reading Trouble in River City