Westminster Shorter Catechism – Lord’s Day 1 Q & A 1 Q. What is the chief end of man? A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God,1 and to enjoy him forever.2 *1 Psalm 86:9; Isaiah 60:21; Romans 11:36; 1 Corinthians 6:20; 10:31; Revelation 4:11. *2 Psalm 16:5-11; Psalm 144:15; Isaiah 12:2; Luke 2:10; Philippians …

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Finding security in our ability to successfully construct a life is destructive of relationship because others who do not conform to that from which we derive security detract from our assurance of security. In the Bible it’s as old as Cain and Abel. From J.D. Greear. St. Augustine said that before they sinned, Adam and …

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It interests me watching modern evangelicalism struggle more and more about what to do with Easter. Good Friday was a spiritual pause, a pause that lasted until the acknowledgment of resurrection on Sunday morning. Now any thought of pause seems something to be avoided and Good Friday seems to be identical to Easter Sunday. How …

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