I forgot to post the next series of questions from the catechism on the third command: Question #101: But may we swear an oath in God's name if we do it reverently? Answer: Yes, when the government demands it, or when necessity requires it, in order to maintain and promote truth and trustworthiness for God's glory and … Continue reading Catechism #102-103
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Christ’s Presence with Us
Last week I read an article by Jason Stellman on the mission and style of the church. It's a very good article that explores briefly"how the seeds of missional ecclesiology can be sown in churchly soil, which pays attention to things such as the marks of the church and the ordinary means of grace" ("Missionalism, … Continue reading Christ’s Presence with Us
Catechism #99-100
I have loved this study with the boys, but I'm not sure how to live this out practically in a post-Christendom world (the parts about being a silent bystander and question #100 in particular). Should I confront everyone who takes God's name in vain - turn the channel every time I hear it? Not sure … Continue reading Catechism #99-100
Catechism #86-87
Question #86: We have been delivered from our misery by God's grace alone through Christ and not because we have earned it: why then must we still do good? Answer: To be sure, Christ has redeemed us by his blood. But we do good because Christ by his Spirit is also renewing us to be … Continue reading Catechism #86-87
Catechism #83-85
Sometimes I drop the ball in posting from the catechism. Sometimes I drop the ball in actually working through it with the boys. This time, unfortunately, it has been the later. With Spring Break, we lost all rhythm and structure, including our devotional life together. Here is the last few questions we discussed early this … Continue reading Catechism #83-85
God Entranced 