An Exposition of the Baptist Catechism Question 14

Introduction God has decreed all things that come to pass, and He carries out His decrees in two distinct, yet related ways. The first is creation, God’s external work of initiation. The second is providence, God’s work of continuation. In…

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An Exposition of the Baptist Catechism Question 7

Introduction It has been some time since we considered the Baptist Catechism and the Scriptural truths it states and orders simply and memorably. We ended with the sixth question that set the stage for questions 7-86. Q. 6. What are…

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An Exposition of the Baptist Catechism Question 4

Introduction The last question we answered told us how we know there is a God. We know there is a God because the light of nature in man and the works of God plainly declare there is a God, but…

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An Exposition of the Baptist Catechism Question 2

Introduction Last time we considered the first question and answer of the Baptist Catechism: Who is the first and greatest of beings? God is the first and greatest of beings. Now we will consider the second question and answer. Body…

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Examining John Gill’s Key Theological Distinctives

*This is part 2 of a 3 part series that is surveying the Life and Theology of John Gill (1697-1771). Part 1 of this series can be accessed here When examining the theological distinctives of John Gill, there are at…

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The Triune God and Theological Humility with Augustine: The Trinity 5.1.2

Introduction 5.1.2 of The Trinity is the subject of this article. Augustine, in The Trinity, seeks to commune with and help others commune with the Triune God. In books 1-4, Augustine grounds our communion with God in the missions of…

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He Changes Not: C.H. Spurgeon on God’s Immutability

Introduction On January 7th of 1855, the Prince of Preachers—C.H. Spurgeon delivered a sermon at New Park Street Chapel (Southwark) titled: “The Immutability of God”. At this time, Spurgeon was a mere 20 years old. His youth and limited experience…

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