Article 7 of the Belgic Confession calls the Holy Scripture “the only rule of faith.” Lord’s Day 33 of the Heidelberg Catechism, when speaking of good works, describes these works in part as only those that are “performed according to the law of God,” that is, the Scriptures. Sola Scriptura, as we were reminded in … Continue reading Scripture
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Don’t Worry
“Are we there yet?” “Where are we?” “I want that now!” “What if?.....” “Don’t forget!....” We’ve all heard and asked these questions before, and usually get answers like, “Trust me.” “We get there when we get there.” “Stop worrying.” or simply, “no.” Why do we ask these questions? Because we want to know? Because we’re … Continue reading Don’t Worry
The Parable of the Sower
Think for a moment of the parable of the sower and his seed. This is a story which most (if not all) Christians are familiar with. The seed falls in four different locations, and in three cases it does not produce fruit for various reasons. Sunday school classes often teach this particular parable for its … Continue reading The Parable of the Sower
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