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Q. 3. What do the Scriptures principally teach?

Posted by Steve Newcomb on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, In : Westminster Confession 


A. The Scriptures principally teach what man is to believe concerning God, [a] and what duty God requires of man [b].

[a]. Gen. 1:1John 5:3920:31Rom. 10:172 Tim. 3:15

[b]. Deut. 10:12-13Josh. 1:8Ps. 119:105Mic. 6:8; 2 Tim.

3:16-17

Source: 
https://www.apuritansmind.com/westminster-standards/shorter-catechism/



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WHAT IS THE WESTMINSTER SHORTER CONFESSION?

Posted by Steve Newcomb on Monday, August 28, 2023, In : Westminster Confession 


The Westminster Confession of Faith, drawn up in the 1640s by an assembly of 151 theologians (mostly Presbyterians and Puritans) at Westminster Abbey, is the standard of doctrine for the Church of Scotland and many Presbyterian churches throughout the world. Several other denominations, including Baptists and Congregationalists, have used adaptations of the Westminster Confession of Faith as a basis for their own doctrinal statements. In each case, the Westminster Confession is considered sub...


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Q2 How May We Glorify and Enjoy God?

Posted by Steve Newcomb on Saturday, August 26, 2023, In : Westminster Confession 


Q. 2. What rule hath God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him?

A. The Word of God, which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments,c is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him.d


Matt. 19:4–5. Deut. 4:2 

https://wearereformed.com/westminster-shorter-catechism/q-2-what-rule-hath-god-given-to-direct-us-how-we-may-glorify-and-enjoy-him/


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CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

Posted by Steve Newcomb on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, In : Forgiveness 
 


The term “confess” means to say the same thing about sin as God does; to acknowledge his perspective about sin. While
 1 John 1:7 is from God’s perspective, v. 9 is from the Christian’s perspective. Confession of sin characterizes genuine Christians, and God continually cleanses those who are confessing (cf. v. 7). Rather than focusing on confession for every single sin as necessary, John has especially in mind here a settled recognition and acknowledgment that one is a sinner in need...

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WE DID NOTHING

Posted by Steve Newcomb on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, In : Grace 


You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Rom. 5:6-8




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GOODNESS AND LOVING KINDNESS OF GOD

Posted by Steve Newcomb on Monday, August 14, 2023,


4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared,

5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,

6 whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior,

7 so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. (Titus 3:4, ESV)


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Q1 CHIEF END OF MAN

Posted by Steve Newcomb on Saturday, August 12, 2023, In : Westminster Confession 


who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, (2 Timothy 1:9, ESV)


The first question in the THE WESTMINSTER SHORTER CATECHISM

Q. 1. What is the chief end of man?

A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, [a] and to enjoy him for ever. [b]

[a]. Ps. 86:9Isa. 60:21Rom. 11:361 Cor. 6:2010:31; Rev.

4:11

[b]. Ps. 16:5-11144:15Isa. 12:2Luke 2:10Phil. 4:4; Rev.

21:3-4

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GIFTS FOR FRUIT FIRST, THEN SUPPLY FOR OUR NEEDS

Posted by Steve Newcomb on Friday, August 11, 2023, In : Purpose 


 18 I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus 
the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.


19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.


20 To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. (Philippians 4:18, ESV)


Paul is thanking the congregation in Phillipi for the financial support they provided. In light of that, he encourages them that God will s...


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A BLESSING WE CAN SHARE

Posted by Steve Newcomb on Thursday, August 10, 2023, In : Blessing 


22 The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 23 "Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them, 

24 The LORD bless you and keep you; 25 the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;  26 the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.  (Numbers 6:22, ESV)


The LORD spoke this to Moses to speak to Aaron and his sons to bless the people of Israel. What a wonderful blessing to share over our family and friends. I like to...


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MORE THAN APPROACHABLE

Posted by Steve Newcomb on Wednesday, August 9, 2023,

14 Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.

16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:14, ESV)

“Most ancient rulers were unapproachable by anyone bu...


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THEREFORE BE STEADFAST

Posted by Steve Newcomb on Tuesday, August 8, 2023,
 

56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.

57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. (1 Corinthians 15:56, ESV)


Paul enhanced his joy at the reality of resurrection by quoting from Isa. 25:8 and Hos. 13:14. The latter quote taunts death as if it were a bee whose sting was removed. That...


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GRACE - CONSTANTLY AVAILABLE

Posted by Steve Newcomb on Monday, August 7, 2023, In : Grace 



 9 But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

10 For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:9, ESV)


“The present tense of the verb translated “is sufficient” reveals the constant availability of divine grace.”...


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CHOSEN

Posted by Steve Newcomb on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, In : Assurance 

9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. (1 Peter 2:9, ESV

9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called ...


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