The Larger Catechism Question 2 2. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Q. How doth it appear that there is a God? A. The very light of nature in man, and the works of God, declare plainly that there is a God;[3] but his word … Continue reading → [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
STUDY SESSION 3 Introduction (pp. 41-55) Christian will meet with false professors as well as good brethren in the faith. In this study, Christian will encounter the Porter and the Beautiful House. Readers Narrator (41) – large amount of... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Amillennialism[1] Introduction That there are at least four major views to the end times (eschatology) question should cause us to pause. As mentioned before, all these views teach Christ’s personal return, the resurrection of every person, the... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
STUDY SESSION 2 Introduction (pp. 27-41) Christian meets Goodwill and the Interpreter in this section. In addition, he will cast off his burdens. He has already been misled by Mr. Worldly-wise and will meet someone who will give him better …... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Proverbs 2:1-22 Verses 1-5 encourages us to seek wisdom and vv. 5-9 is the answer. Again the theme is hungering for wisdom. Though this may be directed to the young, it pertains to all of us. The father here instructs … Continue reading → [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Proverbs 1:20-33 1:20-21 — Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the markets she raises her voice; at the head of the noisy streets she cries out; at the entrance of the city gates she speaks: Wisdom is personified and … Continue reading → [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Proverbs 1:8-19 1:8-9 — 8 Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching, 9 for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck. The first thing Solomon teaches us in the …... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Proverbs 1:1-7 Hubbard gives a good overview of Proverbs: “The bulk of Proverbs divides into two major kinds of literature: instructive speeches, chapters 1-9; wisdom sayings, chapters 10-31. The speeches had as their main purpose to state every... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Excursus Effectual Calling, Regeneration, and Justification The LC #69 does not list “regeneration” as part of the “communion in grace.” In fact, it does not even give it a separate treatment.[1] Men like Herman Witsius (1636-1708) gave it a... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Proverbs Introduction Very few commentaries had been written on Proverbs until recently. Now, more and more scholars are studying OT Wisdom literature and significant commentaries have emerged.[1] It is by far the “most practical” books of the OT.... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
