The fact that Jesus died by crucifixion is an integral aspect of God’s redemptive work. Appreciating the fullness of what Jesus endured for our sake is difficult for those whose social position shields them from personal experience or exposure to the fullness of the injustice of it all. Difficult, but not impossible. But we do …
Westminster Confession Of Faith – Lord’s Day 42 Chapter 25 – Of the Church Cont. (Paragraphs 4-6) IV. This catholic Church has been sometimes more, sometimes less, visible. And particular Churches, which are members thereof, are more or less pure, according as the doctrine of the gospel is taught and embraced, ordinances administered, and public …
Westminster Confession Of Faith – Lord’s Day 41 Chapter 25 – Of the Church (Paragraphs 1-3) I. The catholic or universal Church, which is invisible, consists of the whole number of the elect, that have been, are, or shall be gathered into one, under Christ the head thereof; and is the spouse, the body, the …
Westminster Confession Of Faith – Lord’s Day 39 Chapter 23 – Of the Civil Magistrate I. God, the Supreme Lord and King of all the world, has ordained civil magistrates to be under him over the people, for his own glory and the public good; and to this end, has armed them with the power …
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