May 12 Sermon: Receive Your King
This past Thursday was Ascension Day, forty days after the resurrection. Christians believe and we confess that the Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven and you have probably taken note over the years that whenever we get to this Sunday I make some sort of comment about how this is a pretty forgotten doctrine. But I do say that for a reason. This is a pretty forgotten doctrine, but I do say that for a reason. It is rather something that we don't consider all the time. As I've mentioned before, I don't have very many books in my library, whether digitally or in physical form, about the Ascension. I used to say I only had one. I now have two. Whoo, I doubled my books on the as ascension. I used to say I only had one, I now have two. I doubled my books on the ascension.
Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 6: Of the Fall of Man, of Sin, and of the Punishment Thereof
In our faith journey, understanding the nature of sin and its impact on our lives is crucial for personal growth and spiritual development. Chapter 6 of the Westminster Confession of Faith (WCF), titled "Of the Fall of Man, of Sin, and of the Punishment Thereof," offers profound insights into sin's origin, nature, and consequences. This chapter is a theological exposition and a roadmap that helps believers navigate the challenges of living in a fallen world. Let's break down the critical points of this chapter in a way that's accessible and meaningful for everyday life.
Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 5: Of Providence
As we navigate through the complexities of life, the doctrine of God's providence offers us immense comfort and guidance. This is the theme of Chapter 5 of the Westminster Confession of Faith (WCF), a foundational document for churches in the Reformed tradition. As a congregation recently making our home in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, we are working through the Confession to get to know it better.
This chapter, titled "Of Providence," delves into understanding how God interacts with the world He has created. It is a complex topic, but the Westminster Confession helps us understand this concisely and is accessible to everyone, regardless of theological background.
Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 4: Creation
As a congregation recently aligned with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, we will continue working through the Westminster Confession of Faith on this blog. I hope this will deepen your understanding of our faith's theological foundations. The Westminster Confession of Faith and the Larger and Shorter Catechisms are cornerstone documents embodying the rich theological heritage of the Reformed faith. Today, we focus on Chapter 4 of the Westminster Confession of Faith, which discusses God’s creative work.
Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 3: God’s Eternal Decree
As an Evangelical Presbyterian Church, we stand proudly in the Reformed tradition. We subscribe to the Westminster Confession of Faith, a cornerstone document articulating the Reformed faith's core tenets. Among its chapters, Chapter 3 stands out for delving into the profound and sometimes challenging doctrine of God's eternal decree. It ventures into the territory of God's sovereignty and human freedom, a topic that has intrigued, challenged, and even confused believers for centuries. Let’s look at a few key points of this chapter of the confession. Let's quickly unpack this chapter to make its teachings accessible and meaningful for our daily walk.
Westminster Confession of Faith: Chapter 2
As we continue looking at the Westminster Confession of Faith, we dive into Chapter 2. After speaking on Holy Scripture in Chapter 1, we turn the page and zoom in on God and the Holy Trinity. It is a heavy topic, to be sure, but the Westminster Confession of Faith takes this difficult topic and condenses it down for us in a helpful and terse way.