The Larger Catechism Question 195  195.    Q. What do we pray for in the sixth petition? A. In the sixth petition, (which is, And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,[1273]) acknowledging, that the most wise, righteous, and... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
I had never considered this thought regarding the elect angels. John Newton sanely and guardedly described the ministry of angels in one of his letters. There was nothing particularly new in most of what he wrote though, as so often is the case... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
The Larger Catechism Question 194 (pt. 2) 194.    Q. What do we pray for in the fifth petition? … As we forgive This phrase (as we forgive our debtors) can raise some interesting questions. The way the Larger Catechism interprets it is the... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
The Larger Catechism Question 194 194.    Q. What do we pray for in the fifth petition? A. In the fifth petition, (which is, Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors,[1265]) acknowledging, that we and all others are guilty both of original... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
John 1:43-51 We have three disciples so far. One is unnamed and the other two are Andrew (v. 40) and Peter (vv. 41-42). The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. Presumably, it is the day after John’s disciples … Continue reading → [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
John 1:35-42 The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!”  Once again, John confesses who Christ is. He identified Jesus … Continue reading → [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
John 1:29-34 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him tells us that our Lord came to him after his confession and protestations. His humility toward the coming Messiah now is coupled with further spiritual illumination. These verses suggest... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
“My best is defective and defiled, and needs pardon before it can hope for acceptance; but through mercy my hope is built, not upon frames and feelings, but upon the atonement and mediation of Jesus. When I am called home, … Continue reading... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
John 1:19-28 Verses 19-28 explain who John is. In fact, verse 19 says, And this is the testimony of John. The Jews (an expression used 68 times in John and often referred to those opposed to Christ) asked “Who are … Continue reading → [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Christians and Politics[1] This study will not address everything about politics. My main purpose in this study is to challenge us to consider our hearts over these matters. How do we look at politics in terms of the Bible and … Continue... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
