Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 14 Q & A 46 Q What was the estate of Christ’s humiliation? A The estate of Christ’s humiliation was that low condition, wherein he for our sakes, emptying himself of his glory, took upon him the form of a servant, in his conception and birth, life, death, and …

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Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 13 Q & A 41 Q Why was our Mediator called Jesus? A Our Mediator was called Jesus, because he saves his people from their sins *1. Q & A 42 Q Why was our Mediator called Christ? A Our Mediator was called Christ, because he was anointed with …

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Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 12 Q & A 36 Q Who is the Mediator of the covenant of grace? A The only Mediator of the covenant of grace is the Lord Jesus Christ *1, who, being the eternal Son of God, of one substance and equal with the Father *2, in the fulness …

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It is challenging for contemporary westerners, (many of whom seldom eat at any table any more) to appreciate the inherent structure and barriers of biblical meal practices. A challenge that transcends time and culture more readily, but quite uncomfortably is Jesus’ practice of eating with friend, foe, and outcast alike. . From Contagious Holiness: Christians, …

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