1.1 Holy Scripture (written special divine revelation) is necessary, to give the saving knowledge of God, to preserve and propagate the truth, and to establish and comfort the church.1.2 There is a fixed scriptural canon of sixty-six books, inspired by God, the rule of faith and life.1.3 “The Apocrypha” is not inspired and therefore not canonical or authoritative.1.4 Holy Scripture is authoritative because it is God’s Word, and is to be received, believed and obeyed as such, neither because of human testimony nor the church’s…WCF 1. About Holy Scripture
1.1 Holy Scripture (written special divine revelation) is necessary, to give the saving knowledge of God, to preserve and propagate the truth, and to establish and comfort the church.1.2 There is a fixed scriptural canon of sixty-six books, inspired by God, the rule of faith and life.1.3 “The Apocrypha” is not inspired and therefore not canonical or authoritative.1.4 Holy Scripture is authoritative because it is God’s Word, and is to be received, believed and obeyed as such, neither because of human testimony nor the church’s…
THE OLD COVENANT God has always dealt with humanity by way of covenant. The Catechism for Young Children teaches that a covenant is “an agreement between two or more persons” (Q. & A. 22). Covenant is often compared to contract, treaty, or alliance. Many theologians downplay the contractual aspect of the Biblical covenants. They prefer to think of a covenant as a testament rather than as a bargain. In other words, like a “last will and testament,” the blessings of the covenant are bequeathed as free gifts. Thus O. Palmer Robertson…
Last year (2019), I went through David B. Calhoun’s edition of “Prayers on the Psalms” (@BannerofTruth) about 2 1/2 times, with daily prayer postings on social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram). This year (2020) I am going to work through O. Palmer Robertson’s edition of Matthew Henry’s “A Way to Pray” (@BannerofTruth). Dr. Robertson suggests that the best way to read/use “A Way to Pray” is to “read it on your knees,” that is, pray it as you read. Personalize it. Persist until your thoughts & words in prayer…
Berkhof on the nature of the biblical concept of covenant One of the things I frequently do in preparation for teaching my Covenant Theology course at Reformed Theological Seminary (as I will do again at RTS Washington this week), is quickly re-read…
Many of my RTS friends and supporters may not know that my call to serve as Chancellor and Professor at RTS actually comes from my presbytery. Because of this, I am required to give an annual report on my ministry (which I joyfully do!), in order to…
Almighty God and Heavenly Father, who hast given unto us thy dear Son to be our Lord and King, grant, we beseech thee, that thou wouldst destroy and dissipate by thy marvelous wisdom all enterprises devised and directed against him throughout the…
Congratulations to the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC) and United Reformed Churches (URCNA) and Great Commission Publications on the new Trinity Psalter Hymnal (2018). I have only had my copy for a couple of weeks or so, but I want to offer a few…
Reformed Theological Seminary PRESS RELEASE Experienced pastor and church planter with a heart for missions and campus ministry to become next executive director August 1 (JACKSON, MS) – July 3, 2018 – Chancellor and CEO Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III…