Sometimes we try to create Christmas spirit through elaborate plans, expensive gifts and endless celebrations, only to remember again that sharing the love and presence of family is the best way to celebrate Jesus’ birth. The Bible reminds us that God’s salvation is like that, we can create all sorts of plans to ensure our …
Westminster Confession Of Faith – Lord’s Day 48 Chapter 29 – Of The Lord’s Supper (Cont.) Paragraphs 5-8 V. The outward elements in this sacrament, duly set apart to the uses ordained by Christ, have such relation to him crucified, as that truly, yet sacramentally only, they are sometimes called by the name of the …
Christians have the great hope that flows from the promise and oath of God regarding his purpose to bless the earth through the seed of Abraham, Jesus. The breadth and depth of God’s saving purpose are reflected in our songs of preparation There’s A Wideness In God’s Mercy and Sovereign Grace O’er Sin Abounding. Worship …
A brief article by Reggie Kidd on the power of corporate affirmation, sung and spoken, particularly creedal elements. “So say we all!” began as a fortunate ad lib by actor Edward James Olmos in his role as Commander Adama during a rally-the-troops speech in Syfy’s series Battlestar Galactica. The line became a communal ceremonial affirmation …
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