Our closing song at mgpc this morning was ‘And Can It Be’, words by Charles Wesley and sung to the tune ‘Sagina’. The hymn has long stood as the classic example of praising God by proclaiming to Him the experience of receiving His gift of new life. The lyric set we used was based on …
Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 44 Q & A 113 Q. What is God’s will for you in the tenth commandment? A. That not even the slightest thought or desire contrary to any one of God’s commandments should ever arise in my heart. Rather, with all my heart I should always hate sin and take …
Excerpted from a post on the First Presbyterian Jacksonville blog: The Reformational churches were more faithful to Biblical authority and doctrine than the medieval Catholic Church. Luther’s theology focused on the doctrine of justification by faith alone, which he called “the article of a standing or a falling Church.” He taught, contrary to Rome, that …
This is another way every member of the church can serve each other and honor God on Sunday mornings (and evenings). In an excerpt from a recent sermon, Joshua Harris encourages and challenges his congregation about their preparation and approach for worship in very practical terms.
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