Advent: The Postmillennial Season

Advent is one of my favorite seasons of the Christian calendar. Why is that? It is he season where the songs on the radio, the house, and the church, whether consciously or not, declare the kingship and lordship of Jesus the Christ. It is a season that should break the Church from [...]

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The Sovereignty of God and Me

It is always interesting to hear or read people’s responses to a biblically sound presentation of the Sovereignty of God.  It has been through the ages, and especially in the countries that have been indoctrinated in human autonomy, that people have resented the teaching that God, the Triune Creator of the Old and New Testament, [...]

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A Worksheet on Covenant Theology

Uploaded here is a worksheet I put together in October of 2005 as a help in understanding Covenant Theology, which is very integral to the Reformed understanding of the Scriptures.  As a reminder, this is a worksheet, so it is meant to be “worked” through, not just read.  Covenant Theology Worksheet

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H.C. Q & A 54 on “the holy catholic church”

     The Heidelberg Catechism is well known for its devotional tone, and for this reason many inside and outside of the Reformed community have come to appreciate it.  Most people who are familiar with confessions and catechisms end up having their favorite parts.  For me Q & A 54 has been one of those.  It [...]

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Imprecatory Psalms

     Should Christian’s pray the psalms that call for God’s justice upon the nations and upon their enemies?  There is some disagreement to answering this question among Christian pastors and scholars.  Some give an unhesitatingyes because they are part of our inspired Word of God – many usually question this groups love and compassion for [...]

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His Statutes are Firm

“Your statutes, Lord, stand firm; holiness adorns your house for endless days” (PS. 93:5)
     I realize that for not blogging very long I have posted on the Law of God more than any other topic.  This is due to the fact that: (1) Our society has rejected the Law, and many have rejected any sort [...]

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Confessing from the Book of Church Order

     Yesterday, for the Confession of Faith we used the preface to the PCUSA’s Book of Church Order.  This seemed awkward at first, being it is the BCO.  Yet, it fit rather well into the movement of the liturgy and theme of the sermon.  I am thankful for learning under a pastor who is being [...]

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To Glorify God and Enjoy Him Forever

     The following quote is an exerpt from Chalcedon’s feature article this month.  It brings up some interesting points concerning the state of the American church.  It discusses the “big idea” of pastor, theologian, author, R. J. Rushdoony as being “to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.”  Even if you don’t know who Rushdoony is/was I think that this [...]

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He Was, Is and Is to Come

     Often in this Advent season two senses of advent are emphasized.  First, we see nativity scenes in many church’s lawns and in many Christian houses, and we hear many sermons on out of the early chapters of the Gospels, thus helping us to remember Jesus the Christ’s birth.  Then, often in our hymns and sermons [...]

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A Great Quote from J.C. Ryle

J.C. Ryle commenting on John 18:36 says this concerning the Kingdom of Christ and civil government:
(a) Every good Government is responsible to God, and no Government can expect to prosper without God’s blessing.  Every Government therefore is bound to do all that lies in its power to obtain God’s favour and blessing.  The Government that [...]

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