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In this episode, we continue our series on the WLC Q7, Getting to Know Our Great God, by revisiting the work of English Puritan Thomas Watson. Here, we will explore how we should think of God's justice during those times when the wicked prosper (Ps. 58:11; Heb. 6:10; Gen. 50:20; Luke 16; Heb. 12:2).https://www.particularbaptistbooks.com/

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In this episode, we continue our series on the WLC Q7, Getting to Know Our Great God, by visiting the work of English Puritan Thomas Watson (Deuteronomy 32:4; Job 37:23; Psalm 89:14).

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In this episode, we answer the question: "If God chooses who will be saved, then why evangelize?" (Eph. 1:1-6; Acts 1:8; 8:4-8; Heb. 1:1-4; Is. 61:10; Rev. 19:6-9).

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In this episode of The Decalogue Series, Nick talks about false opinions, syncretism, and the danger of neutrality. Subscribe to Joyful and Triumphant today! Subscribe Become a patron and get access to our supporters only show, Polemics, exclusive blog articles, free merch and access to our private discord channel.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get All Access

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In this episode of The Decalogue Series, Nick talks about idolatry, ignorance, and forgetfulness and how these impact our lives. Subscribe to Joyful and Triumphant today! Subscribe Become a patron and get access to our supporters only show, Polemics, exclusive blog articles, free merch and access to our private discord channel.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get All Access

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Today is the final day to listen to Morning Prayers on the Reformed and Confessional Podcast! Make sure you subscribe to Joyful and Triumphant so you get new prayers and devotionals on your podcast feed every morning!

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April 26th, 2024 will be the last day to listen to Morning Prayers on the Reformed and Confessional Podcast. Morning Prayers will be moving to it's new podcast home, Joyful and Triumphant. Make sure you subscribe so you get new prayers and devotionals on your podcast feed every morning!

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In this episode, we discuss the holiness of God and the call for his people to be holy (Leviticus 19:2; Isaiah 6:1-7; Luke 5:1-10).

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Holy Helps for a Godly Life by Richard Rogers

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Morning Prayers will be moving to their new podcast home, Joyful and Triumphant, on May 1st. Make sure you subscribe so you get new prayers and devotionals on your podcast feed every morning!

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Morning Prayer: A Prayer of Repentance

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In this episode, we look at the term "baby" in Luke's Gospel and David's "unformed substance" in the Psalms to clarify when life begins according to the Author of Scripture, Yahweh (Luke 1:39-45; 2:12-16; Psalm 139:13-16).

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Our Morning Prayer podcast and devotionals are moving to our new podcast, called, Joyful and Triumphant. Starting May 1st these will be published only on the Joyful and Triumphant podcast so head over and subscribe so you don't miss a beat!

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Morning Prayer: Resurrection

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Morning Prayer: God Honored

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In this episode, we share a blog about the blessed benefits of the resurrection: salvation, justification, blamelessness, and eternal life (Acts 24:14-16; 26:22-23; Romans 4:25; 1 Corinthians 15:21-22).

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Morning Prayer: Man's Greatest End

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In this installment of the decalogue series, Nick talks about the sins forbidden in the first commandment and we begin with atheism. What is atheism? What does it look like? How do we know if we or someone around us is moving in the direction of atheism?

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Morning Prayer: For Spiritual Blessing

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Morning Prayer: Our Dwelling Place - Psalm 90

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Morning Prayer: A Present Salvation

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In this episode, John briefly highlights the wonderful displays of Reformed solidarity at this year's Covenant Conference: Conquering and to Conquer (Revelation 6:2).

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Morning Prayer: Sanctify Us, O Lord

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Morning Prayer: For Soul Cleansing

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In this episode, we examine and apply the Divines' claim that God knows all things and is most wise (1 Samuel 2:3; Psalm 147:4; Hebrews 4:12-13; Psalm 139:5-12).

Sermon: Grace and Mercy for Belief and Obedience

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Morning Prayer: For Forgiveness

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Morning Prayer: Hear Thy Loving Kindness (Psalm 143)

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Morning Prayer: For All Kings And Rulers

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Morning Prayer: Enjoying God

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Morning Prayer: Divine Mercies

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In this episode we take a bit of a side step and discuss two ditches on either side when talking about the law of God: legalism and antinomianism. Both should be avoided by Christians but it is a little more difficult than it first appears.

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Morning Prayer: Like Little Children

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Morning Prayer: The Divine Will

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Morning Prayer: The Mover

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Morning Prayer: The All-Good

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In this episode, we read a recent blog that establishes the doctrine of the Trinity as the foundation for all our communion with God (Luke 11:1-4; 1 Thess. 5:17; Ps. 51:10; 2LBC 2.3). We also provide practical help for your everyday prayers. Sola Gratia!

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Morning Prayer: The Great God

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Morning Prayer: God The Source of All Good

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Prayers for encouragement

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In this episode, we go over question 103 of the Westminster Larger Catechism, and we discuss what idolatry is, and what it means to have no other Gods before Jesus Christ. Support this show and our site by going to Patreon and becoming a patron today! https://patreon.com/reformconfess?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

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In this episode, we continue examining the WLC Q7 by studying the term "Almighty" (Genesis 17:1; Job 40:1-2).

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Geerhardus Vos on El Shaddai (go to page 103 in the PDF)

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Today we discuss question and answer 102 of the Westminster Larger Catechism as one last stop before we get to the first commandment.

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In this episode, we introduce our new series on the 10 commandments, and we give an overview of the Preface to the 10 commandments.

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In this episode, we continue examining the WLC Q7 by studying God's incomprehensibility and omnipresence (1 Kings 8:27; Psalm 139:1-13).

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In this episode, we continue examining the WLC Q7 by studying God's eternality and unchangeableness (Psalm 90:2; James 1:17).Notes: Review of Jeremiah Burroughs' The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment.

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In this episode, we continue our series titled "Getting to Know Our Great God" by examining the WLC Q7 (Genesis 17:1; James 1:17). We learn that God is all-sufficient with the help of Herman Bavinck and Edward Pearse.

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In this episode, we continue examining the WLC Q7 by studying two aspects of God's infinity: Blessedness and Perfection (1 Timothy 6:15; Romans 9:5; Nehemiah 9:5).Among the Vesper Spires by Gregory GraybillA Beam of Divine Glory by Edward PearseFor information on James Ussher, see Archbishop James Ussher (1581-1656): His Life and Work, the Scholarship About Him, and His Significance for Confessional Presbyterians by Harrison PerkinsA Biographical History of England by James GrangerMeet the Puritans by Joel Beeke and Randall Pederson

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In this episode, we present the idea of God's proprietary rights over all that he has made (Genesis 1:1; Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 5:12-15; Psalm 130:8; Galatians 4:5; Psalm 24:1; Psalm 50:12; Psalm 89:11).

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In this episode, we continue examining the WLC Q7 by studying two aspects of God's infinity: Being and Glory (Exodus 3:14; Acts 7:2; John 11:4).

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In this episode, we compare the egalitarian and complementarian views on the roles of men and women, providing scripture, commentary, and conclusions from each position (Ephesians 5:22-25; 1 Peter 3:1-7; Colossians 3:18-19; Galatians 3:28).

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In this episode, we revisit the WLC Q7 which asks, "What is God?" Then, we provide some biblical basis for Louis Berkhof's claim that God is infinite, or free from all limitations (Job 11:1-9; 38:4-5).

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In this episode, we continue to pursue the knowledge of our great God by examing John 4:24 and Jesus' declaration that, "God is Spirit."

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In this episode, we preview our Summer series by comparing the beginning of Calvin's Institutes with the beginning of Augustine's Confessions. Then, we end our time together in the Westminster Larger Catechism.

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From 2019-2022, John lived on the island of Guam. Please join us in prayer for the sanctification, strengthening, and sustainment of all those on Guam, according to God’s sovereign will.

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In this episode, we connect the doctrine of Unconditional Election with Covenant Theology by observing how God chose Abram from among all of Ancient Mesopotamia to covenant with (Genesis 2:9-15; 9:8-9,11; 17:1-2; Exodus 24:7-8; 2 Samuel 7:16; Luke 22:20).

Covenants Made Simple: Understanding God's Unfolding Promises to His People by Jonty Rhodes

The Mystery of Christ, His Covenant, and His Kingdom by Samuel Renihan

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In this episode, we examine the command of our Savior to confess our sins alongside his promise to forgive and cleanse us when we do (1 John 1:9). If you are struggling with thoughts and feelings about unresolved sin in your life, may this episode encourage you to embrace God's promise of forgiveness.

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Join us in this episode as we examine how worldly sorrow led to the death of one king and how godly sorrow led to repentance for the other (2 Corinthians 7:10-11; 1 Samuel 16:13-14).

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In this episode, John walks us through the continuity of God's covenant promises from the Old Testament to the New. Our God is one and has promised his people salvation through his Son, Jesus, for all of history! 

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In this episode, we discuss the Sabbath Day with the help of Tertullian, B.B. Warfield, and Jesus in the Gospel of Luke (Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 5:12-15; Luke 6:1-5; 13:10-17).

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In this blog, we explore the nature of God's relationship to his creation in general and the expectation of God's creation to respond to God because of his magnificent work. A creational covenant means that all of creation is in a relationship with God - either saving or damning. 

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In this episode, we examine how God comforts and sanctifies his people in times of affliction (2 Corinthians 1:3-5; Psalm 119:67).

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In this episode, we discuss the term "good" in Romans 8:28 and God's promise to conform us to the image of his Son (Romans 8:28-30; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Luke 18:43; Psalm 55; 2 Corinthians 1:3-5).

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In this episode, we briefly discuss the covenantal theme in the books of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth.

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In this episode, John reviews Ed Welch's book When People Are Big and God Is Small. Listen in for a discussion on the fear of man (Proverbs 29:25), self-esteem, and suicide prevention. Sola Gratia.

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In this episode, John gives another perspective on the kind of songs that are permissible to be sung during the worship of our Lord, Jesus Christ. This is in response to the 7-part series on Exclusive Psalmody published in November of 2021. 

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In this blog cast, David Chambers writes on a topic that will make your "heretic detection" hairs stand on end! But fear not: NO HERESY DETECTED! 

Were Adam and Eve perfect? Well not necessarily. We are often told things in our traditions and families that aren't actually in accordance with the bible. So, it's good to reorient ourselves to the scripture and reconsider some things - especially something like this!

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In this blogcast, Nick writes about the image of God in man, what that means, and how we can have a sure identity which is derived from scripture. 

This is the Reformed & Confessional Podcast. Our aim is and always will be to promote reformed confessionalism, to proclaim the sufficiency of scripture, and to extol the supremacy of Christ over all things. 

This podcast helps us put this goal in your ears, and helps your heart be lifted up to God.

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In this blog M. Aaron Koen discusses the nature of Hebrews 1:1-2 and how Christ is pervasive in and throughout all of it!

This is the Reformed & Confessional Podcast. Our aim is and always will be to promote reformed confessionalism, to proclaim the sufficiency of scripture, and to extol the supremacy of Christ over all things. This podcast helps us put this goal in your ears, and helps your heart be lifted up to God. 

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The atonement of Christ is for everyone...right? Well, in this blogcast you'll hear what reformed and confessional theology believes and teaches regarding this doctrine. 

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Listener Note: The Athanasian Creed was written in the 6th century, not the 16th. 

“Whosoever will be saved, before all things it is necessary that he hold the catholic faith. Which faith except every one do keep whole and undefiled; without doubt he shall perish everlastingly. And the catholic faith is this: That we worship one God in Trinity, and Trinity in Unity; Neither confounding the Persons; nor dividing the Essence…”

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In our quest to uncover what it means to be “A Man After God’s heart,” the first question we come to, then, is this: “What is Man?”

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In this blog you will here of an event at a park with a congressional candidate....who loves Jesus Christ!

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In this episode, we remember Christ's suffering "in his body" (1 Peter 2:24).

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Prayer is one of the greatest privileges for Christians. In this blogcast, David Chambers shows us from one passage of scripture the excellency of prayer and the blessing it brings to our lives as believers. 

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In this episode, we discuss the pain of suffering, the promise of our King, and the present comfort we have from our Savior.

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How do you express humility after you've done something objectively well? In this Blogcast you will hear from David Chamber how the bible encourages us to humbly accept the praise of those around us, and be thankful to the Lord for the work that he has done!

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In this episode, we conclude our series with an examination of how biblical-based evangelism finds its motive in a God-oriented love (1 John 5:3; 1 Thessalonians 2:8).

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Join us in this episode as we walk through the first paragraph of the Directory for Family Worship and discuss the vitality of personal, family, and corporate prayer in the lives of God's people (Exodus 30:7-10; Psalm 141:2; Luke 1:8-10; Luke 11:1-4). 

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In this episode, we examine how friendship acts as a fertile soil for planting and watering gospel seeds (John 1:40-51; Acts 17:26).

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Take a journey through the lives of two prominent biblical figures and discover a repentance that the Lord desires. 

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In this episode, bad memories encounter the purpose and Sovereignty of our great God (Romans 8:28; Genesis 50:20)!

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Join Nick and John as they discuss the modern-day applicability of the moral law in preparation for the upcoming series on The Ten Commandments (Genesis 3:15; 15:17-21; John 14:15)!

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In this episode, John provides a bit of autobiography in an effort to display how arrogance obstructs the delivery of sound doctrine (Proverbs 15:1-4; Ephesians 1:3-6; 2:8-9).

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In this episode, we examine the cost of discipleship from the perspective of J.I. Packer in his book: Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God.

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We're back! Join Nick and John as they (re)launch the Reformed & Confessional Podcast!

In this episode, we discuss Family Worship from a biblical and confessional perspective (Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Psalm 78:1-8; Ephesians 5:25-27).

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In this episode, we visit Psalm 119:29 and see where grace and truth meet perfectly: in the person of Jesus Christ (John 1:14). 

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In this episode, we examine the contents of the gospel message in evangelism from the perspective of J.I. Packer in his book: Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God.

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In this episode, we encourage those saints struggling with sin by examining Paul's message to the Corinthian church and WCF 17, Of the Perseverance of the Saints.

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In this episode, we examine God's Sovereignty and Man's Responsibility in evangelism from the perspective of J.I. Packer in his book: Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God.

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In this episode, we examine Chapter 16 of the Westminster Confession of Faith: Of Good Works.

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In this episode, we compare Moses' striking of the rock in the wilderness for the provision of water with the chastisement of Jesus for the provision of living water (Exodus 17:1-7; 1 Corinthians 10:1-5; Isaiah 53:4-5, 10-11).

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In this episode, we examine Chapter 8 of the Second London Baptist Confession: Of Christ the Mediator.

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In this episode, we examine Chapter 8 of the Westminster Confession of Faith: Of Christ the Mediator.

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In this episode, we exalt the everlasting name of the Lord, beginning in Psalm 135.

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In this episode, we compare the language of Calvinism with Covenant Theology by examining God's choice to covenant with Abraham from among the other descendants of Noah.

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In this episode, we recall the heroic boldness of the reformers and call the church to continual reform. Unlike Martin Luther's 95 Theses, we kept it a little shorter with 9.5 Theses. Happy Reformation Day!

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Here, we read our blog regarding the nature of pragmatism and its tendency to undermine the Lord's prescriptions for corporate worship.

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Today we read David Chambers article from October 16th 2020.

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An outline of a real circumstance of suffering and the proper Christian response.

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We read our blog about the inspiration, infallibility, and authority of Gods word.

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God's sovereign will and his moral will are in view today.  

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This week on the 1646 blog cast we discuss why songs should be included in Sunday worship.

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Today we read our blog in baptism and it’s meaning.

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Today we start our conversation about family worship. But we have to set a foundation first in order to understand that importance of family worship and just the worship of God in general. Also, you get to find our a little about your host today!

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Today we outline our vision, beliefs, and goals for R&C and give you a taste of the future of the podcast!!