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Larger Catechism, #73

Posted on November 27, 2011 by markherzer

The Larger Catechism Question 73 73.       Q. How doth faith justify a sinner in the sight of God? A. Faith justifies a sinner in the sight of God, not because of those other graces which do always accompany it, or … Continue reading →

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Larger Catechism, #72

Posted on November 23, 2011 by markherzer

The Larger Catechism Question 72 72.       Q. What is justifying faith? A. Justifying faith is a saving grace,[297] wrought in the heart of a sinner by the Spirit[298] and Word of God,[299] whereby he, being convinced of his sin and … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 6:1-5

Posted on November 20, 2011 by markherzer

Proverbs 6:1-5 6:1-2 — 1 My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, have given your pledge for a stranger, 2 if you are snared in the words of your mouth, caught in the words of your … Continue reading →

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Lessons for Christians from Joe Paterno

Posted on November 15, 2011 by markherzer

[This is the document I passed out in our Sunday School. I have added to it to make it clearer for the reader. It is to be used in conjunction with the lesson I have in the Sunday School hour. … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 5:15-23

Posted on November 9, 2011 by markherzer

Proverbs 5:15-23 5:15-17 — 15 Drink water from your own cistern, flowing water from your own well. 16 Should your springs be scattered abroad, streams of water in the streets? 17 Let them be for yourself alone, and not for … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 5:7-14

Posted on November 7, 2011 by markherzer

Proverbs 5:7-14 5:7 — And now, O sons, listen to me, and do not depart from the words of my mouth. This section begins another speech addressing the same theme. These are practical words of advice. The words of the … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 5:1-6

Posted on November 5, 2011 by markherzer

Proverbs 5 The exhortations in ch. 4 begin to make more sense in the light of chapters 5-7. These repeated pleas to heed the father’s words prepare the son to receive the additional exhortations.  The following three chapters address matters … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 4:20-27

Posted on November 3, 2011 by markherzer

Proverbs 4:20-27 4:20-22 — 20 My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. 21 Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart. 22 For they are life to those who find … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 4:10-19

Posted on November 1, 2011 by markherzer

Proverbs 4:10-19 Two paths are presented to us in these verses: the way of wisdom (vv. 10-13) and the way of the wicked (vv. 14-17). The father/teacher continues his lecture on godliness. 4:10-13 — 10 Hear, my son, and accept … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 4:1-9

Posted on October 28, 2011 by markherzer

Proverbs 4:1-9 This chapter can be divided into three parts. Each section begins with a call to the sons to hear— verse 1 (“Hear, O sons,…”), verse 10 (“Hear, my son, and accept my words…”), and verse 20 (“My son, … Continue reading →

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