For those of us who live in the United States, our society joins together today to celebrate the birth of our nation as an independent state as well as the virtues of good citizenship and loyalty to one’s country. It is a day of patriotic expression, pyrotechnic displays, and commemoration of our national history that … Continue reading A couple brief thoughts on patriotism and citizenship in the Christian life
Category: Meditations
The sovereignty of God over sin
In reading The Sovereignty of God, by Arthur W. Pink, I recently became more aware of the sovereignty of God over the Devil and our own sinful flesh. Pink uses one chapter to explain how God governs all things from inanimate creatures, living things, people, and the angels and demons. This chapter struck me as … Continue reading The sovereignty of God over sin
Walking by Faith (3)
Last time we looked at the Reformed teaching concerning faith from the perspective of faith as a certain knowledge. It remains for us to consider briefly the remaining aspect of true saving Christian faith. Faith does not consist solely of knowledge, but also as our Catechism teaches, “an assured confidence which the Holy Ghost works … Continue reading Walking by Faith (3)
Young Calvinists 