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 Book of Amos
/Pastor Marc Renkema is pastor of Trinity OPC in Bothell, WA.
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).
Series Conclusion to Addressing the Federal Vision
/We conclude the series by looking at two things: first, this is a coherent, unified system of theology and second, it is not historic Reformed covenantal theology.
Soteriology, Pt. 6 - Perseverance
/While a person may apostatize from the visible church, no soul is ever lost out of the invisible church.
Soteriology, Pt. 5 - Justification, Pt. 2
/Justification, today and on the last day, is based on the work of Christ alone and not upon any obedience wrought in you.
Soteriology, Pt. 4 - Justification, Pt. 1
/Today we will see that justification is rightly understood (theologically) as a judicial act whereby God pronounces the individual believer right on the basis of the active and passive obedience of Christ through faith alone.
Soteriology, Pt. 3 - The Instrument of Salvation
/We will see that classically and biblically, faith is identified as receiving and resting upon the work of Christ and excludes any notion works or obedience.
The Chaplain Ministry
/Rev. Earl Vanderhoff is a minister in the OPC and serves in the US Army as a Chaplain. He joined us for Sunday School and spoke about the work of the chaplains.
Soteriology, Pt. 1 - The Grounds of Salvation
/The Federal Vision has failed to understand the true nature of God's righteousness and justice as well as the representative character of federalism (or covenantalism).