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?
Category: Westminster Larger Catechism Study
WLC – Question 1
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
Westminster Larger Catechism – Blog Approach
It’s been fascinating the past months reading the Catechism. I mentioned I am at Question 106. Just over half way. A couple of observations are: Words matter. I’ve found that I need to pay careful attention to each word. And that the words used are spiritually rich. Don’t read too fast. Plentiful Insights. Having been… Continue reading Westminster Larger Catechism – Blog Approach
Introduction to the Westminster Larger Catechism
I want to continue the introduction of the study I mentioned this morning with a few good comments about studying the Catechism. One of those who more recently encourages our study is Chad Van Dixhoorn. He is currently working as Professor of Church History and the Director of the Craig Center for the Study of… Continue reading Introduction to the Westminster Larger Catechism