Category: Confessions and Catechisms

This Question is pretty straightforward. Vos’s own commentary gets quite detail discussing this. I recommend getting a copy of Williamson’s update to Vos’ Commentary. Which is either paperback or hard copy. You can also access a PDF Vos Commentary here. Notice the dual idea of the Bible’s usefulness for not only faith but the need… Continue reading WLC – Q. 3. What is the Word of God?

I need to start catching up with last week’s studies. As we continue with Question 2, remember to pay close attention to all the words in the answer. And it may be worthwhile to try to think about how you would answer the question yourself first before reading the actual way the Westminster Writers answer… Continue reading WLC – Q. 2. How doth it appear that there is a God?

Quite a long post Mike. Mead certainly has a unique way of saying this. A few years ago my men’s reading group read and studied this book. John Bunyan’s PIlgrim’s Progress also tells of a direct way to hell from the very gates of Heaven, which shows how close or almost this truth is. Overall… Continue reading What is an Almost Christian?

In my initial post on the Catechism I noted the word Highest added in Question 1, that is not in the Shorter version. Q. 1. What is the chief and highest end of man?A. Man's chief and highest end is to glorify God, and fully to enjoy him forever. Perhaps there can be no higher… Continue reading WLC – Question 1