‘In’ covenant and presumption

by | Mar 15, 2015 | miscellaneous

The distinction between being ‘in’ covenant and being out of covenant must be considered; For example, Abraham saw both his children as in covenant. This is not to imply that he considered both children regenerate. As well, Abraham understood that at the...

Wisdom does not save (or does it?)

by | Mar 7, 2015 | miscellaneous

In Thomas Watson’s ‘The 10 Commandments, he writes: (1) True faith is grounded upon knowledge. Knowledge carries the torch before faith. There is a knowledge of Christ’s orient excellencies. Phil 3:8. He is made up of all love and beauty. True faith...

In regard to Arminianism…

by | Mar 7, 2015 | miscellaneous

In regard to Arminianism: The distinction between a practicing Arminian and one who is just confused must be considered. For example, a boy of 9 years old; if he is elect and doesn’t quite get the components of salvation yet, doesn’t imply that he will...

Gerstner on Psalm singing

by | Mar 7, 2015 | miscellaneous

“The singing of Psalms has also now just about died out. Originally Reformed churches only allowed congregational singing of the Psalms, because they were authentically and authoritatively Biblical and hence lacked the potential contamination of false teaching...