Ecclesiastes 12 Philippians 1:20b-26 Introduction: The title of this sermon is “Philippians 1:20-26 part 1: a worldview eclipsed by Christ”. Do you know what it means to be eclipsed? It means to be obscured, blocked out, overshadowed, to fail to appear, to leave. If you are as a person, eclipsed by Christ, you are blacked … Continue reading Philippians 1:20B-26 Part 1 – A worldview eclipsed by Christ
Ezekiel 37:1-14 – The Reason for Easter, the Result of Easter
Ezekiel 37:1-14 In this Easter season the global churches focus of course upon the resurrection of Christ. Many unbelieving individuals around Christmas and Easter time decide to go and visit their local church, perhaps to appease family, as a cultural ritual, or just because they got the seasonal itch. Perhaps every Easter they hear the … Continue reading Ezekiel 37:1-14 – The Reason for Easter, the Result of Easter
The Duty of Earthly Kings: Two tablets of Stone
The Duty of Earthly Kings: Two Tablets of Stone Among churches that hold to the Belgic Confession of Faith, there is in the 36th article a clause that has led to much controversy and disagreement. The paragraph containing this sentence reads: “And the Government’s task is not limited to caring for and watching over the public … Continue reading The Duty of Earthly Kings: Two tablets of Stone
Sola Scriptura
Most Protestants have heard the term “Sola Scriptura”. Some are even aware of the history surrounding the Protestant fight to unveil the Word of God for the common people and to use it as their sole source of doctrine and practice. With major groups of Protestants distancing themselves from this historic position, mixing the authority … Continue reading Sola Scriptura
Hell – Prepared for the Devil and His Angels
Perhaps you, like me have run into “Evangelicals” as they sometimes call themselves speaking of Hell as this anger management outlet for the potter to throw His carefully crafted vessels at a wall for eternity. Perhaps you, like me once upon a time (probably yesterday), have felt anger and wrath towards your neighbour who does … Continue reading Hell – Prepared for the Devil and His Angels
Limbus Patrum: Established and Defended
Limbus Patrum: Established and Defended The limbus patrum is a doctrine held by many in the Roman, Eastern Orthodox, anglican, and even some Lutheran traditions. It is a doctrine that was developed from the Jewish and the Patristic sources. In essence this doctrine teaches that rather than the destination of the human soul being either … Continue reading Limbus Patrum: Established and Defended
