In the Joint Federal Vision Profession (2007), the signatories wrote: We affirm that God formally unites a person to Christ and to His covenant people through baptism into the triune Name, and that this baptism obligates such a one to lifelong covenant loyalty to the triune God, each baptized person repenting of his sins and trusting in Christ… Continue reading The Federal Vision and paedobaptism
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Priorities, excuses and a reality check
The Jews who had returned to Jerusalem were arguing that it was the wrong time to rebuild the temple. It seemed that a mixture of economic circumstances and opposition for outsiders had convinced them that even though they didn’t disagree with the plan, that the timing simply wasn’t right. However, God has made it clear… Continue reading Priorities, excuses and a reality check
Perseverance
The last of the 5 points of Calvinism is “Perseverance of the Saints.” The point here is that those who belong to Christ will persevere to then end but it’s not about our effort. Really, it’s about Christ’s perseverance with us. This is all about our eternal security. We know that if we belong to… Continue reading Perseverance
Assurance and Security
One of the blessings that we become heirs of in Christ is assurance. Assurance is the certain confidence that you have been forgiven of your sin and have eternal life. Combine that with security and we have the idea that a believer can know both that their sins are forgiven and that they will never… Continue reading Assurance and Security
Held secure
I chose quite the day for my first ever Test Cricket game. The last time I watched live cricket as opposed to following scores on the BBC and catching snatches of games on the telly was back in the early days of 20/20 when a few of us went to see Kent after work. This… Continue reading Held secure
Irresistable grace – the lost sheep revisited
How do you imagine the lost sheep responding when the shepherd arrives to find it? Perhaps you see it there, hearing it’s master’s voice and running, or hobbling to get close. Maybe, you picture it docile as the shepherd speaks gently and picks it up into his arms. Both are possible depending on the sheep’s… Continue reading Irresistable grace – the lost sheep revisited
“under whose wings you have taken refuge”
I love the story of Ruth and I particularly love this verse: The LORD repay you for what you have done, and a full reward be given you by the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge!” [1] The context is that Naomi and Ruth have come back… Continue reading “under whose wings you have taken refuge”
Trustworthy
#TheDailyDose 1 Timothy 1:12-20
What do we do in times of crisis? We find strength in the Lord’s identity
This week I’ve started working through the book of Habakkuk. It is a challenging book as in it God’s prophet intercedes and begs God to act only to discover that God is acting by bringing judgement and devastation. Yet, one thing really stood out to me as I read through the whole book in one… Continue reading What do we do in times of crisis? We find strength in the Lord’s identity
Through the Fire
Today’s #DailyDose from Isaiah 43:1-13 points to God as the Lord and Saviour who created, redeemed and calls us. We discover doctrinal truth -that Christ is fully God and pastoral hope that no-one can snatch us from His hand.
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