Knowing that God is there and identifying how God is at work where he is are two different things. Knowing that God is there enables us to keep living with trust and faith in the uncertainty of life. Thinking that we have identified how God is at work brings the urge to codify the situation …
The question “What is your church like?” or similar variations comes up time and again. These days the model answer is apparently supposed to contain the words ‘vibrant’ and ‘authentic’, along with similar sentiments. This little post from David Doran contains what I think is the best answer I’ve ever read: “What was your last …
Westminster Confession Of Faith – Lord’s Day 50 Chapter 31 – Of Synods and Councils I. For the better government and further edification of the Church, there ought to be such assemblies as are commonly called synods or councils. II. As magistrates may lawfully call a synod of ministers and other fit persons to consult …
Westminster Confession Of Faith – Lord’s Day 49 Chapter 30 – Of Church Censures I. The Lord Jesus, as king and head of his Church, has therein appointed a government in the hand of Church officers, distinct from the civil magistrate. II. To these officers the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven are committed, by …
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