Three Forms of Unity – Rainbow Trout

I did a useful AI study of what lies behind one of the most famous of the Reformed Confessions. This history is not taught widely in the Visible Church today. I hope you also find this useful. My study was predicated on the opening lines of the Confession: There are a handful old writings that… Continue reading A Note about The Heidelberg Catechism

Discernment, Faith and Christianity, John Bunyan, Three Forms of Unity

Striving….

August 17, 2026August 17, 2026 Ron Francis

I’m thinking of sending this to my friend Tony one of the deacons at the small reformed church I’m connect with. I’m curious of what his comment would be on on Mike’s interpretation and the implications…maybe it’s my “stump the pastor” moment… Despite what Mike says it does seem like it’s a form of works… Continue reading Striving….

Devotional Readings, Discernment, Faith and Christianity, Three Forms of Unity

Adding to the discussion….

June 23, 2026 Ron Francis

Mike Ratliff’s article this morning gives a bit more scriptural insight on the Chosen (Not the series), but those of God’s people, the Elect. Mike’s primary point is over v14, which in the KJV is: Mat 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen. Another go to election passage is these early verses in… Continue reading Adding to the discussion….

Belgic Confession, Confessions and Catechisms, Discernment, Faith and Christianity, Three Forms of Unity

Total Depravity/Inability

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026 Ron Francis

I’m looking forward to reading Mike’s new series….I do like the rewording of subject. As Inability, but there is some justification of the original phrasing using the word Depravity. I’m using my AI tool to help summarize many references..hopefully this is accurate. The preference for the term "total depravity" over "total inability" among early Reformers comes down to a… Continue reading Total Depravity/Inability