Elsewhere I have summarized the doctrine of the Trinity. Below is a synopsis of the story of the Nicene Creed: a short creedal statement that gives an overview of the doctrine of the Trinity. The story of the Nicene Creed…
D.A. Carson: What We’re Not Permitted to Do When Thinking of God
Commenting on the second question of the New City Catechism, D.A. Carson answers the question, “What is God?” and issues a caution of what we must not do. What is God? God is the creator and sustainer of everyone and…
St. Patrick’s Bad Analogies
Yesterday, I posted a summary of the doctrine of the trinity in anticipation of tomorrow’s sermon. Here is an alternative way to be reminded that using analogies to understand this doctrine always ends in heresy.
Making Merry About the Trinity
Can you precisely and concisely summarize the doctrine of the Trinity? Do you know which doctrinal errors to avoid? Sunday we will continue our Making Merry at Christmas series at the Red Brick Church. Our children will be singing –…
What is Systematic Theology?
Christians should be able to define systematic theology. Sunday (D.V.) I will begin a new preaching unit on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. This will be a study in systematic theology – – though it will build on exposition…
R.C. Sproul: Isaiah, Humpty Dumpty, and the Pattern of Missions
In The Holiness of God, R.C. Sproul reminds us of God’s pattern for sending missionaries. The prophet Isaiah was “shattered” in the presence of God. When Isaiah encountered the holiness of God he cried out: “Woe is me! For I…
The “Gosple” and Other Terms Everyone Should Know
One of our goals as churches and families must be to equip our people to know important theological terms. A little girl in our church (see the above pic) recently took the time to make me a list of key…
Can We Know the Unknowable? Yes!
Now then, little man, for a short while fly from your business; hide yourself for a moment from your turbulent thoughts. Break off now your troublesome cares, and think less of your laborious occupations. Make a little time for God,…
What does this little word “amen” express?
Heidelberg Question 129. What does that little word “Amen express”? Answer: Amen means, This is to be sure! It is even more sure that God listens to my prayer, than that I really desire what I pray for.
What is God?
From the New City Catechism: Q2: What is God? God is the creator and sustainer of everyone and everything. He is eternal, infinite, and unchangeable in his power and perfection, goodness and glory, wisdom, justice, and truth. Nothing happens except…