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Proverbs 3:13-35

Proverbs 3:13-35 3:13-15 — 13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding, 14 for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold. 15 She is more … Continue reading

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God’s Reputation and Our Lifestyle

We know that the man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever. Many texts could be produced to prove this well received point.[1] The text 1Cor. 10:31 states, “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever … Continue reading

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Lessons from John Newton’s Letters

Lessons from Newton’s Letters to John Ryland[1] John Newton (1725-1807), Richard Cecil (1748-1810), and Henry Venn (1724-1797) of the late eighteenth century are some of the most judicious men I have read. Though I have read more on Newton than … Continue reading

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Larger Catechism, #71

The Larger Catechism Question 71 71.       Q. How is justification an act of God’s free grace? A. Although Christ, by his obedience and death, did make a proper, real, and full satisfaction to God’s justice in the behalf of them … Continue reading

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Larger Catechism, #70 [Excursus: Paul vs. James?]

Excursus[1] Having dealt with the Reformed view of justification by faith alone, we also need to address the matter of Paul and James. I believe there is a solution to the following — A. Paul’s statement: “justified by faith apart … Continue reading

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Larger Catechism, #70 [pt. 3]

70.       Q. What is justification? A. Justification is an act of God’s free grace unto sinners,[286] in which he pardoneth all their sins, accepteth and accounteth their persons righteous in his sight;[287] not for any thing wrought in them, or … Continue reading

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Larger Catechism, #70 [pt. 2]

The Larger Catechism Questions 70 70.       Q. What is justification? A. Justification is an act of God’s free grace unto sinners,[286] in which he pardoneth all their sins, accepteth and accounteth their persons righteous in his sight;[287] not for any … Continue reading

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Larger Catechism, #70 [pt. 1]

The Larger Catechism Questions 70 70.       Q. What is justification? A. Justification is an act of God’s free grace unto sinners,[286] in which he pardoneth all their sins, accepteth and accounteth their persons righteous in his sight;[287] not for any … Continue reading

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Chapter 10, When will we stop eating the Lord’s Supper?

We will now cover the last part of our little study.  The question before you is a very simple one. When will we stop eating the Lord’s Supper? Well, this, of all the questions, is the easiest. We are told … Continue reading

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Chapter 9, What should I do after the Lord’s Supper?

If there is any energy spent on receiving the Lord’s Supper, it is usually expended before and during the Supper. That we would expect. Yet, there are still things that we can do after the Supper that can still help … Continue reading

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