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Intinction

Posted on July 12, 2011 by markherzer

Intinction[1] Some Presbyterians and many high liturgists have resorted to intinction in the Lord’s Supper. Intinction was a minority practice in the early church in which the consecrated bread was dipped into the wine. The bread was often served on … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 3:1-12

Posted on July 3, 2011 by markherzer

Proverbs 3:1-12 3:1-4 — My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, 2 for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. 3 Let not steadfast love and … Continue reading →

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The Larger Catechism, #2

Posted on May 28, 2011 by markherzer

The Larger Catechism Question 2 2.         Q. How doth it appear that there is a God? A. The very light of nature in man, and the works of God, declare plainly that there is a God;[3] but his word … Continue reading →

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John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress, A Study Guide, Lesson 3

Posted on May 23, 2011 by markherzer

STUDY SESSION 3 Introduction (pp. 41-55) Christian will meet with false professors as well as good brethren in the faith. In this study, Christian will encounter the Porter and the Beautiful House.   Readers Narrator (41) – large amount of … Continue reading →

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Amillennialism

Posted on May 16, 2011 by markherzer

Amillennialism[1] Introduction That there are at least four major views to the end times (eschatology) question should cause us to pause. As mentioned before, all these views teach Christ’s personal return, the resurrection of every person, the judgment of all … Continue reading →

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John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress, A Study Guide, Lesson 2

Posted on May 14, 2011 by markherzer

STUDY SESSION 2 Introduction (pp. 27-41) Christian meets Goodwill and the Interpreter in this section. In addition, he will cast off his burdens. He has already been misled by Mr. Worldly-wise and will meet someone who will give him better … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 2

Posted on May 12, 2011 by markherzer

Proverbs 2:1-22 Verses 1-5 encourages us to seek wisdom and vv. 5-9 is the answer. Again the theme is hungering for wisdom. Though this may be directed to the young, it pertains to all of us. The father here instructs … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 1:20-33

Posted on May 2, 2011 by markherzer

Proverbs 1:20-33 1:20-21 — Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the markets she raises her voice; at the head of the noisy streets she cries out; at the entrance of the city gates she speaks: Wisdom is personified and … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 1:8-19

Posted on April 30, 2011 by markherzer

Proverbs 1:8-19 1:8-9 — 8 Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching, 9 for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck. The first thing Solomon teaches us in the … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 1:1-7

Posted on April 28, 2011 by markherzer

Proverbs 1:1-7 Hubbard gives a good overview of Proverbs: “The bulk of Proverbs divides into two major kinds of literature: instructive speeches, chapters 1-9; wisdom sayings, chapters 10-31. The speeches had as their main purpose to state every possible reason … Continue reading →

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