Kevin DeYoung writes about ways of framing an argument that rely more on the technique than the content to carry the case: All of us can make strong sounding arguments that, upon closer inspection, are much less than meets the eye. We employ rhetorical strategies that look impressive (and often work) but contain hidden assumptions …
Lord’s Day 35 Q & A 96 Q. What is God’s will for us in the second commandment? A. That we in no way make any image of God*1 nor worship him in any other way than he has commanded in his Word.*2 *1 Deut. 4:15-19; Isa. 40:18-25; Acts 17:29; Rom. 1:22-23 *2 Lev. 10:1-7; …
The issue of marriage will be an increasingly prevalent topic of debate in Australia. All the better for Christians to do their thinking now. Up front: I believe that marriage was created and instituted by God, and He defines what constitutes one, namely one man and one woman in the Bible. I can appreciate that …
Lord’s Day 34 Q & A 92 Q. What does the Lord say in his law? A. God spoke all these words: “The First Commandment” I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me. “The Second Commandment” You …
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