>Q. But doesn't God do us an injustice by requiring in his law what we are unable to do? A. No, God created humans with the ability to keep the law. They, however, tempted by the devil, in reckless disobedience, robbed themselves and all their descendants of these gifts. (Gen. 1:31; Eph. 4:24, Gen. 3:13; … Continue reading >Catechism #9
>Song of the Week
>This one is from my new favorite album to work out to, 7th Symphony by Apocalyptica. I like the metal, and I really did Brent Smith from Shinedown on this song.Apocalyptica, "Not Strong Enough"
>Catechism #8
>Q. But are we so corrupt that we are totally unable to do any good and inclined toward all evil? A. Yes, unless we are born again, by the Spirit of God. (Gen. 6:5; 8:21; Job 14:4; Isa. 53:6; John 3:3-5)
>Two Kingdoms
>Kim Riddlebarger has a great post on living in the two kingdoms. It's clear, and it's relatively short. This is a critical distinction, as Dr. Riddlebarger points out. If we don't get it and confuse the two kingdoms, it quickly leads to 1) social gospel liberalism, or 2) some type of theonomy. Here's a preview:Christ's … Continue reading >Two Kingdoms
>Catechism Question #7
>Question #7: Then where does this corrupt human nature come from?Answer: From the fall and disobedience of our first parents, Adam and Eve, in Paradise. This fall has so poisoned our nature that we are born sinners— corrupt from conception on.(Gen. 3, Rom. 5:12, 18-19, Ps. 51:5)
God Entranced 