Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 38 Q & A 103 Q. What is God’s will for you in the fourth commandment? A. First, that the gospel ministry and education for it be maintained,*1 and that, especially on the festive day of rest, I regularly attend the assembly of God’s people*2 to learn what God’s Word …
So, you get unedited notes now, which I may tidy up later. That’s the trade-off for getting to read this now and not at 11.00pm tonight. Assembly Communion Service Presbyterian Assemblies usually contain a worship Service at which communion is shared. This is an interesting expression of our theology of church, where communion is generally …
Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 37 Q & A 101 Q. But may we swear an oath in God’s name if we do it reverently? A. Yes, when the government demands it, or when necessity requires it, in order to maintain and promote truth and trustworthiness for God’s glory and our neighbor’s good. Such oaths …
Dale Ortlund asked “a handful [26] of thoughtful men of God” the question “What’s the Key to Healthy Christian Growth in Godliness?” and collated their responses into a post on his blog. In his prefacing comments Ortlund qualifies: Please understand: I explicitly asked our brothers to keep it to a single, short sentence. Of course, …
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