Category: Westminster Larger Catechism Study

Belgic Confession, Faith and Christianity, Westminster Larger Catechism Study

Belgic Confession – Article 21

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

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

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

Catch of the Week, Faith and Christianity, Westminster Larger Catechism Study

…and with the Holy Spirits help.

Ron Francis

Mike gives us some useful scriptures to help round out our Christian walk and the true image of Christ found in the Bible. I posted yesterday on Revelation about the Holy Spirit being mention in Chapter 1. Revelation 1:4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from… Continue reading …and with the Holy Spirits help.