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Following Christ Whithersoever He Goes by C. Matthew McMahon The book of Revelation is apocalyptic literature; God’s revealed truth in fantastical images; a way of teaching Old Testament ideas to the New Testament church. In John’s day he desired the churches under his apostolic authority to...

Q.8 How doth God execute his decree? A. God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence. Revelation 4:11, Daniel 4:35 Let us now explore how God brings about His divine decrees. The catechism gives two ways God dispenses His purposes. Firstly, via creation and secondly by...

Q1. What is the chief end of man? A. Man's chief end is the glorify God and enjoy him forever. 1 Corinthians 10:31 Psalm 73:25-26 We cannot add or take away from God's glory, for he is infinitely glorious in thought, word, and deed. The question then arises, how do we glorify God and enjoy him...

As the Heidelberg Catechism (1563) is the most experiential, savory and devotional of the Reformation doctrinal standards, so are the commentaries and sermons on it. We have collected over 40 of these works (about 30 of them are fully online), including study guides and devotionals, new and old...

A Devotional on Our Savior’s Death and Passion by Charles Herle (1598-1659) Charles Herle (1598-1659) was an active member of the Westminster Assembly of Divines, and, in 1646, was chosen to preside over the assembly; he was known as a deep divine, a great scholar and eminently pastoral. Every...

Hi, We are still at the beginning of another year by the grace of God! Have you been following any Bible reading/devotional plans? And suggest any? I have a bible reading plan in 6 months, and reading the devotional volume 1 of "Heroes of the Church" (Al Truesdale)

A Biblical Guide to Hearing and Studying the Word by Nathaniel Ranew (1602-1678), John Philips (1585-1663), Henry Smith (1560-1601), Richard Greenham (1531-1594), William Ames (1576-1633), Thomas Senior (n.d.), David Clarkson (1622-1686), Daniel Burgess (1645-1713), Thomas Manton (1620-1677) and...

The puritans suffered through many spreading diseases and plagues and have given us: (1) Careful and even handed, cautionary advice in such situations, (2) noble and heroic examples to follow, and (3) a wealth of moving and poignant spiritual treasure on this topic. Here is a webpage that has...

The Nature and Method of Secret Prayer by Samuel Lee (1625-1691) Samuel Lee (1625-1691) was a learned puritan divine and preacher who ministered in both England and New England. What is prayer? And what is the difference between prayer and secret prayer? What is the best method for secret...

We are walking battlefields. Daily we fight against good and evil, right and wrong. Most of the time we don’t think about it in these terms. However, daily we make choices either for the better or the worse. This is the case in the heart of every believer. The Christian life is daily warfare...

(Thomas Brooks, "The Unsearchable Riches of Christ" vol. 3. p.192) I confess, the least sin should humble the soul, but certainly the greatest sin should never discourage the soul, much less should it work the soul to despair. Despairing Judas perished, but the the murderers of Christ (Acts 2)...

So today I said to my self, "Self, it would be really great if you could get doses of the Westminster Confession of Faith daily, as a supplement to your Bible reading!" I discovered two resources which may be useful to members of the board: The first, a blog Daily Westminster goes through...

I like to make audio recordings of books for people. There are a few people in New York who are blind who are particularly interested in getting more of my recordings. I am interested in starting a devotional reading but I can't decide which one. What is your recommendation of a devotional...

Reformation 21 is blogging through Calvin's Institutes this year. You can find their reading plan here. In 4.16.20 Calvin appeals to the Abrahamic command, as a means of raising difficulties for critics of paedobaptism: But here Calvin insists on a false dilemma. Why can’t the command of...

Reformation 21 is blogging through Calvin's Institutes this year. You can find their reading plan here. In 4.16.16, Calvin writes: But if “it cannot be doubted that it was appointed alike for the sanctification of males and females,” why was there need for a new sign, explicitly applied...

Reformation 21 is blogging through Calvin's Institutes this year. You can find their reading plan here. In 4.16.10 Calvin writes about that critics of paedobaptism are pressed with: But this is incorrect. The Baptist does not have to say that the one has nothing in common with the other, or...