See also: Means of grace Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith. The Bible, Hebrews 10:22 Assurance Horatius Bonar “We know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us … Continue reading “ASSURANCE”
ASSASSINATION
Assassination has never changed the history of the world. Benjamin Disraeli
ASPIRATIONS
See also: Ambition; Ambition, Warnings against; Goals If you have no aspirations, then your life will control you rather than you controlling your life. Author unknown Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try … Continue reading “ASPIRATIONS”
ASK
Ask and it will be given yo you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened toyou. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. The Bible, Matthew 7:7–8 Many things are lost for want of asking. English proverb
ASCENSION
After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. The Bible, Acts 1:9 As sign and wonder this exaltation is a pointer to the revelation that occurred in His resurrection, of Jesus Christ as the heart of all powers in heaven and earth. Karl … Continue reading “ASCENSION”
ARROGANCE
See also: Pride The Lord detests all the proud of heart. The Bible, Proverbs 16:5
THE FIFTH MAIN POINT OF DOCTRINE
The Perseverance of the Saints Article 1: The Regenerate Not Entirely Free from Sin Those people whom God according to his purpose calls into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord and regenerates by the Holy Spirit, he also sets free from the reign and slavery of sin, though in this life not entirely … Continue reading “THE
FIFTH MAIN POINT OF DOCTRINE”
THE THIRD AND FOURTH MAIN POINTS OF DOCTRINE
Human Corruption, Conversion to God, and the Way It Occurs Article 1: The Effect of the Fall on Human Nature Man was originally created in the image of God and was furnished in his mind with a true and salutary knowledge of his Creator and things spiritual, in his will and heart with righteousness, and … Continue reading “THE
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THE SECOND MAIN POINT OF DOCTRINE
Christ’s Death and Human Redemption Through It Article 1: The Punishment Which God’s Justice Requires God is not only supremely merciful, but also supremely just. His justice requires (as he has revealed himself in the Word) that the sins we have committed against his infinite majesty be punished with both temporal and eternal punishments, of … Continue reading “THE
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THE FIRST MAIN POINT OF DOCTRINE
1 Divine Election and Reprobation The Judgment Concerning Divine Predestination Which the Synod Declares to Be in Agreement with the Word of God and Accepted Till Now in the Reformed Churches, Set Forth in Several Articles Article 1 God’s Right to Condemn All People Since all people have sinned in Adam and have come under … Continue reading “THE
FIRST MAIN POINT OF DOCTRINE”