The Nature of the Atonement (WCF 8.5)
/The atonement was the act of Christ vicariously satisfying the just wrath of God on behalf of the elect.
Theories of the Atonement (WCF 8.5)
/A survey of aberrant views offered as to the purpose of the death of Christ on the cross.
The Communication of the Attributes (WCF 8.3,7)
/Because the two natures of Christ are united in one person, what can be said of one nature (individually) can, properly, be said of the whole person without confusing the natures.
The Incarnation, Pt. 2 (WCF 8.4)
/In the incarnation, Christ underwent humiliation of vicariously entering into the reality of a fallen world in which he suffered as if he were the proper object of the Father’s wrath and curse.
The Incarnation, Pt 1 (WCF 8.2)
/Jesus has eternally existed as God and continues to, though in the incarnation at specific point in history took on a second nature – a human nature – and continues, today, to exist as fully God and fully man in two distinct natures, in one person, forever.
Christ the Mediator (WCF 8.1)
/God eternally planned to his save his elect through (and only through) the mediating work of Jesus Christ.
The Covenant of Grace (WCF 7.3-4)
/The Covenant of Grace is the second covenant made between God and man, wherein the same eternal life is offered, but this time via a mediator.
The Just Punishment of Sin (WCF 6.6)
/God is not only vindicated in his justice, but obligated by his justice, to punish sin because it is a transgression of his just, universal and binding Law.
The Imputation of Adam's Sin (WCF 6.3-4)
/Adam sinned, not only for himself, but on behalf of all his natural descendants, brining guilt, death, and corruption upon all.
The Fall (WCF 6.1-2)
/One of the qualifications of an elder is that he is able to teach (1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:9). Therefore part of the examination process for our elder candidates was to afford them an opportunity to teach. On this Sunday, Elder candidate John Buma taught the Sunday School class on the the fall.
Miracles (WCF 5.3)
/One of the qualifications of an elder is that he is able to teach (1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:9). Therefore part of the examination process for our elder candidates was to afford them an opportunity to teach. On this Sunday, Elder candidate Jim Mammina taught the Sunday School class on miracles.
Providence (WCF 5.1-2)
/God perfectly brings about his eternal plan by governing all his creatures and all their actions.
The Image of God (WCF 4.2)
/One of the qualifications of an elder is that he is able to teach (1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:9). Therefore part of the examination process for our elder candidates was to afford them an opportunity to teach. On this Sunday, Elder candidate Tim Draper taught the Sunday School class on the image of God.
Creation (WCF 4.1)
/Creation is the work of God in which he made all things of nothing and this for his own glory.
The Decrees of God (WCF 3.1,2)
/God’s decrees are all-encompassing, immutable and perfect in every way.
The Trinity (WCF 2.3)
/God is one in substance though eternally existing as three persons.
The Self-Existence of God (WCF 2.2)
/Today we will see that he proper conception of God is that of an uncreated creator, who is perfectly sovereign, holy and blessed within himself, without dependency upon any other for any thing.
The Perspicuity of Scripture (WCF 1.7,9)
/The word of God is deep and rich and presents portions that are tough to understand, but those portions which pertain to salvation are accessible by all to whom the Lord gives eyes to see.
General and Special Revelation (WCF 1.1)
/God’s revelation in nature (general revelation) reveals God’s existence and attributes, but his (redemptive) plan for His people is only revealed in his special revelation (His Word).