The Scots' Confession was written in 1560 at the direction of the Scottish parliament. Bitter struggle had erupted between the supporters of the Roman Catholic Church led by the Queen Regent Mary of Guise and those who embraced the Reformation and opposed Catholicism, which is derogatorily referred to as Papism. Mary had adamantly opposed all …
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The Spirit and the Cross!
"Nobody was ever or ever will be converted merely by the preaching of the gospel. It is the gospel applied and enforced by the Holy Spirit that saves men...It is lamentable to see how frequently Christian workers take that one and essential condition of success for granted, while they spare no pains to secure all …
Street Preaching Suspended During Lockdown!
The edict from the government for all except essential workers to remain self-isolated covers everyone including churches and street preachers. For us all to remain in our own homes until further notice. I’ve seen comments on social media and elsewhere by Christians suggesting that Christians should not obey this order. They quote the apostle Peter …
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Love Not the World!
Love Not the World! (1John 2:15). What is the world? A shadow; a deception; the enemy of God. What can it do for us? It may enchant, but it will deceive. It may please for a time but will sting in the end. It is an enemy's country; we must pass through it, but we should …
Preaching & Persecution!
To Prison and Death When five men were arrested and imprisoned in Lyon, John Calvin didnʼt leave them to their own fate, he wrote to them with the same message, “stand firm men", he said, "stand firm.” And he made it known personally that he was praying for them and that he was making representation …
Preaching & Purpose! (3)
Pastoral Element There was much pastoral purpose too in Calvinʼs ministry. He sought to advise local and national churches. John Calvin sought to advise the Duke of Somerset under Edward VI, he sought to present him with a scheme of reform that would reform the English church. Unfortunately, Somerset died before the reforms could be …
Preaching & Purpose! (2)
Fruit of Reformation So reformation is brought about by the living voice of God in Christ coming to us, thus the church is reformed, it is built up. God breathes faith into his church. In the preaching of the word of God resides the power to save and restore the church. John Calvin appeals to …
