Theological Word / Phrase of the Day: Four Marks of the True Church

(Also, “Marks of the Church”)
The Four Marks describe a belief in Christendom that the body of Christ—the church—is characterized by four “marks” or distinctives. These marks are found in the early church and found their way into the Creed of Constantinople in 381, “‘[We believe] In one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church.’” 1) One: this [...]

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Doctrine of the Day: The Theology of Being Saved

Understanding the Theology of “Being Saved”
By Dr. Richard J. Krejcir
  
“Repent and be saved!” This is a phrase we hear so often, but, have you considered its origins? Is this in the Bible? Surprise…NO, it is not! We may say it with genuine good intentions as both ends of this phrase are very Biblical and essential. [...]

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3C: Heidelberg Catechism: Why do We Call Jesus God’s Only Begotten Son and Lord?

Q. 33. Why is Christ called the “only begotten Son” of God, since we are also the children of God?
A. Because Christ alone is the eternal and natural Son of God; [a] but we are children adopted of God, by grace, for his sake. [b]
 
Q. 34. Wherefore callest thou him “our Lord”?
A. Because he hath [...]

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Creation: The Folding of Rock Layers

AIG has an excellent article posted which shows how folded rock layers fit into a creation model.  They point out that there are several instances of rocks in which a series of rock layers are folded but not fractured.  This indicates that the rocks had not yet hardened when the folding occurred.  When the folding [...]

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Humor: Little Known Quotes

Little Known Quotes from the Wives of Spiritual Giants
Eddie Eddings
 
“I don’t like the way Selma Haversham is always asking you for advice!”- Mrs. C. H. Spurgeon
 
“Please put down your quill and come to bed!”- Mrs. John Owen
 
“I think I’m the luckiest woman on earth…wait a minute…sorry…the most providentially blessed!”- Mrs. John Calvin
 
“Honey, will you help [...]

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Downloads of the Day

 Documents: The Forms of Unity
The Heidelberg Catechism, the Belgic Confession and the Canons of Council of Dordrecht along with the Ecumenical Creeds (pdf) View article…
 
Video: Tim Keller
The Gospel, the City and Cultural Transformation
 
Three Online Videos by Tim Keller new!
 
View article…
 
Audio: Why Should I Care About My Life
Andrew Quigley
 Airdrie Reformed Presbyterian Church
Length: 41 min. (16kbps)
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ESL Lesson of the Day: Tongue Twisters

Tongue Twisters are lots of fun (and difficult). They often don’t make much sense, but they certainly exercise your pronunciation muscles. Four tongue twisters are listed below. Click on the link to go to the tongue twister and recording, listen as often as you want, and give them a try on your own!
Peter Piper
Betty [...]

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Someone You Should Get to Know: Imre Miklós Szilágyi

A friend of mine forwarded me this very cool profile of a scientist, Imre Miklós Szilágyi, in the Science Careers section of Science’s website.  Here’s an excerpt:
Szilágyi sees his religious faith and his research efforts as two complementary aspects of his life. Within the scientific environment, “I have some options where I can express my [...]

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Resources for Teachers: Assessing Student Needs

Assessing students’ English learning needs and goals is important for both teachers and English learners themselves. Here are some helpful articles: Why are You Learning English? (interactive quiz, with follow-up suggestions) Setting…View article…

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Pro-Life: I Didn’t See Anything

Pro-Life: I Didn’t See Anything
Okay, I see why some people would want to kill a fetus. Some believe he/she has no rights until he/she is viable. Others believe the mother’s right to do with her body as she pleases trumps everything. Reasons for wanting to kill a fetus vary from the most well-meaning (fetal deformity [...]

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