Tag: scripture

An Example of the Believers (2): Bible Study Participation 

by youngcalvinists, posted in Uncategorized

Author’s note: Although I may take inspiration from true-life experiences, none of these characters are meant to describe or call out any specific person.  Francesca rested her chin in her hand and stared blankly at the pages of her Bible, which she had turned to Philippians 3:15.  “What does the inspired apostle mean when he … Continue reading An Example of the Believers (2): Bible Study Participation 

Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

by youngcalvinists, posted in Book Review

Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, Donald S. Whitney, Carol Stream, IL:  NAVPRESS, 2014.  Paperback, 304 pp. The theme for this book on spiritual discipline is scriptural: “Exercise [or discipline] thyself…unto godliness” (I Timothy 4:7). But when we hear of a book with a title such as this, the temptation might be to dismiss the … Continue reading Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

Scripture

by youngcalvinists, posted in Meditations

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