Westminster Larger Catechism Study – Page 2

Good Works

December 16, 2024 Ron Francis

I want to share a verse from John 5 in last nights reading. John 5:29 And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. Old John Gill wrote; John 5:29 And shall come forth,.... Out of their graves, as… Continue reading Good Works

Belgic Confession, Faith and Christianity, Westminster Larger Catechism Study

Belgic Confession – Article 21

December 3, 2024December 5, 2024 Ron Francis

I really found pastor Ganger’s commentary the problem of Arminianism and it’s totally missing the point of the self-willed faith error of our Assurance. These sermons on Articles 20-22 are a great study during Christmas Season. They help to understand the reason for celebrating, and give some insight to a few of the common errors… Continue reading Belgic Confession – Article 21

Belgic Confession, Three Forms of Unity, Westminster Larger Catechism Study

Belgic Confession – Article 3

October 21, 2024October 26, 2024 Ron Francis

One of the things that distinguishes the Westminster from the Belgic, is that the Westminster begins Chapter 1 with the Word of God. Since this is God’s means to pass down his detail revelation and message of salvation to us it’s a great place to begin. The Belgic places it here after previously introducing God… Continue reading Belgic Confession – Article 3

Belgic Confession, Catch of the Week, Faith and Christianity, Three Forms of Unity, Westminster Larger Catechism Study

Qualifications for Elders

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024 Ron Francis

I’ll take a brief break this morning to comment on these two lists Paul gives. Earlier I was reading Mike Ratliff’s latest post about discernment in the church. This is certainly an area to be included in that doctrine. The topic came up when a friend shared a sermon their pastor recently preached. In the… Continue reading Qualifications for Elders