The Canons of Dordrecht - Article 3 "And that men may be brought to believe, God mercifully sends the messengers of these most joyful tidings, to whom he will and at what time he pleaseth; by whose ministry men are called to repentance and faith in Christ crucified. "How then shall they call on him …
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“And to Forsake the World!”
The Reformed Baptism Form continues: "And to forsake the world." As the water of the flood separated the church from condemned humanity, as the Red Sea formed a barrier between Egypt and the covenantal people, as circumcision drew the line between Israel and the nations, so baptism draws the deciding borderline between the world and …
Notes on the Exodus! (133)
“Exposing the Exodus” The way, the truth and the life!The God of Mercy! – (Chapter 15 Verses 15-1-22) The constant theme of this beautiful song of triumph is God himself. Who he is, his uniqueness (Deuteronomy 6:4). His majesty and his activity on behalf of his people whom he has redeemed. It is a call to us …
Notes on the Exodus (132)
“Exposing the Exodus” The way, the truth and the life!The God of Justice! – (Chapter 15 Verses 15-1-22) The history of redemption is often called a drama. This here is the original soundtrack. The first three verses are about God and his glory. The next verses, four to twelve are about what he has done. The king's …
Notes on Daniel! (4)
“Daring to be like Daniel” The way, the truth and the life!Faith in the Dining Room – (Chapter 1 Verses 8-21) Daniel is listed as one of the heroes of faith (Hebrews 11:33). When we think of Daniel in the lion's den we think, what an amazing example of faith! But we never think of his amazing …
Notes on Christian Warfare! (31)
“Fighting the Good Fight” The way, the truth and the life!The Conflict is a Spiritual One – (Ephesians Chapter 6 Verse 18) We are thus instructed, "praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit" (v18). That is with the help of the third Person of the Holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit. "Likewise the Spirit also …
Notes on Christian Warfare! (29)
“Fighting the Good Fight” The way, the truth and the life!The Warrior's Praying – (Ephesians Chapter 6 Verse 18) There are some who would liken this matter of prayer to an add-on rather than a piece of the armour of God. "Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep …
