Westminster Confession Of Faith – Lord’s Day 28 Chapter 18 – Of the Assurance of Grace and Salvation (Paragraphs 1-2) I. Although hypocrites, and other unregenerate men, may vainly deceive themselves with false hopes and carnal presumptions: of being in the favour of God and estate of salvation; which hope of theirs shall perish: yet …
Yesterday I conducted a funeral which comprised a graveside committal in the morning and a thanksgiving service at mgpc in the afternoon. In preparation I asked if there was a passage of Scripture that I should read and was told, without hesitation, to use John 14. The reason being that the elderly lady in question …
What does Passion – How Christ’s Final Day Changes Your Everyday (Mike McKinley, The Good Book Company, 2013) promise? In ten chapters Mike McKinley seeks to demonstrate how the events of the day of Christ’s crucifixion (recorded in Luke’s Gospel) have “a purpose for our lives today.” In unfolding this observation McKinley seeks to explain …
I preached on the parable of the talents from Matthew 25 yesterday. Something that didn’t fit in the sermon, but which kept arising as I prepared were the contrasting similarities between this parable and the parable known popularly as the prodigal son from Luke 16. In Matthew 24 and 25 Jesus tells three stories to …
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