Tag: trinity
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Jesus Christ Lord – 3 Christ of the Christian Church
Christians of the early Church proclaimed Jesus Christ Lord confessing, “JESUS is Lord.” So far, we have been reminded that GOD is One – that is: Father, Son and Holy Spirit – Eternal (before all time and and after all time ceases to exist) – separated from His creation (including creatures), that is: Holy. Previously…
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God our Father estranged from Trinity
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.. Letter of Paul to the Ephesians 1:3 ESV The Trinity and Doctrine of the C.E. Church ‘Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ..’ + FOCUS ON…
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Powerful Preaching to powerless Christians
Preaching the Lord Jesus What was the difference in the preaching of Apollos and Paul? In Acts of the Apostles 19 Luke gives it to us straight. Paul discovers some disciples who have already heard the powerful preaching of Apollos. Let’s take a look at Luke’s account translated authoritatively in the King James Version: And…
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What is the Chief End of Man? – Our #1 question
Perhaps you know this first QUESTION (What is the chief end of man?) of the Westminster Divines, actually a shortened version of the original. I could ask the first question of the Westminster Catechism (teaching) a different way. What is the Highest Goal of Mankind? Mankind, of course, includes womankind, just as Scripture frequently includes…
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Acts of the HOLY SPIRIT
“The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it is coming from and where it is going; so is everyone who has been born of the Spirit.” Gospel of John 3:8 – Jesus Christ teaching on the Holy Spirit Introducing the Third Person of…
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Creeds, Catechism, Confessions & Christ – What does your church teach?
Credo, meaning, “I believe.” Catechism – Teaching Church Doctrine summarized by Questions & Answers, formal teaching of Doctrines to members of a Church utilizing verbal recitation of questions and answers. Creed – I believe this.. Confession of Faith – We (the church) believe this.. & Catechism – Our church teaches these Doctrines: 1.. 2.. 3.. etc.…
