by Domenic | Jun 29, 2018 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
Last week we looked at the first 2 membership vows. Here are the final 3: 3). Do you confess that because of your sinfulness you abhor and humble yourself before God, that you repent of your sin, and that you trust for salvation not in yourself but in Jesus Christ...
by Domenic | Jun 23, 2018 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
How can you join the church? Members may be received by letter of transfer from another Orthodox Presbyterian church or church of like faith and practice, by reaffirmation of faith, or by confession of faith. “The session shall examine the candidate for...
by Domenic | Jun 15, 2018 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
Q. What is Sanctification? A. Sanctification is the work of God’s free grace, whereby we are renewed in the whole man after the image of God, and are enabled more and more to die unto sin, and live unto righteousness. (Westminster Shorter Catechism Q&A #...
by Domenic | Jun 3, 2018 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
Q. What is prayer? A. Prayer is an offering up of our desires unto God, for things agreeable to his will, in the name of Christ, with confession of our sins, and thankful acknowledgment of his mercies. (Westminster Shorter Catechism Q&A # 98) How can we have...
by Domenic | May 20, 2018 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
Q: What are the decrees of God? A: The decrees of God are, his eternal purpose, according to the counsel of his will, whereby, for his own glory, he hath foreordained whatsoever comes to pass. (Westminster Shorter Catechism Q&A # 7) Q: Who is the Redeemer of...
by Domenic | May 11, 2018 | Weekly Spiritual Checkup
Are you seduced by the world? What rule hath God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy Him? The Word of God, which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy Him. (Westminster...
