Doctrine of the Day: Augustine – God Determines Conversion

Augustine: God Determines Conversion
“As to the reason why He wills to convert some, and to punish others turning away, – although nobody can justly censure the Merciful One in conferring His blessing, nor can any man justly find fault with the Truthful One in awarding His punishment (as no one could justly blame Him, in [...]

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Doctrine of the Day: How God Save Us From Himself

How God saved us from Himself
By Steve Camp
On the cross, God through Christ saved us from Himself. The true Christian never has to face the fear of eternal judgment; why? Because Jesus faced it for us already on the cross. God treated Christ on the cross as if He lived our life, so that we [...]

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Doctrine of the Day: The Impeccability of Christ (Pink and Camp) (Long, but good)

The Impeccability of Christ
The sinless God-Man was tempted in all points as we are yet without sin (Heb. 4:15). Not only did He not sin, but He was not able to sin. There was never a time nor the possibility afforded through any circumstance or situation where He could have ever sinned. He could not [...]

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Doctrine of the Day: Who is the Worst Sinner

Who is the Worst Sinner You Know?
By Matt Harmon
Paul never lost the wonder of the gospel of God’s grace to him. Even after 30+ years of walking with Christ and serving as the lead apostle among the Gentiles, he remained blown away by the fact that God had saved him. In 1 Timothy 1:12-17, [...]

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Doctrine of the Day: Is Gender Inclusion Necessary in Translating the Bible

Is Gender Inclusion Necessary in Translating the Bible
The introductory “Word to the Reader” of Today’s New International Version (TNIV) says, “Among the more programmatic changes in the TNIV are the removal of…most instances of the generic use of masculine nouns and pronouns.”
Three examples:

Luke 17:3-4
NIV: “If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he [...]

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Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms: WSC Q.4-6

Westminster Shorter Catechism
Q. 4. What is God?
A. God is a Spirit,[7] infinite,[8] eternal,[9] and unchangeable,[10] in his being,[11] wisdom,[12] power,[13] holiness,[14] justice,[15] goodness,[16] and truth.[17]
Q. 5. Are there more Gods than one?
A. There is but one only,[18] the living and true God.[19]
Q. 6. How many persons are there in the Godhead?
A. There are three persons [...]

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Doctrine of the Day: Children’s Catechism and a few Latin Words

Children’s Catechism, week 2
Q. 6. Are there more gods than one?
A. There is only one God.
Q. 7. In how many persons does this one God exist?
A. In three persons.
Q. 8. What are they?
A. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
Historia Solutis, Ordo Solutis, and Duplex Gratia.
Ever wondered how the historia solutis relates to the [...]

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Doctrine of the Day: Being Messed Up

Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 2
Q. 3. Whence knowest thou thy misery? (Modern English: How do you know about your misery?)
A. Out of the law of God. [a]
Q. 4. What does the law of God require of us?
A. Christ teaches us that briefly, Matt. 22:37-40, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, [...]

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Westminster Confession, week 2- Chapter 1: Of the Holy Scripture

Westminster Confession, week 2- Chapter 1: Of the Holy Scripture
4: The authority of the Holy Scripture, for which it ought to be believed, and obeyed, depends not upon the testimony of any man, or Church; but wholly upon God (who is truth itself) the author thereof: and therefore it is to be received, because it [...]

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Doctrine of the Day:Divine Election and Reprobation

Canons of Dort – Divine Election and Reprobation
The First Head of Doctrine: Divine Election and Reprobation
Article 3: The Preaching of the Gospel
In order that people may be brought to faith, God mercifully sends proclaimers of this very joyful message to the people he wishes and at the time he wishes. By this ministry people are [...]

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