Podcasts about Westminster Standards

The Westminster Larger Catechism is an oft-neglected treasure house of clearly stated biblical doctrine. In this class, we are opening the doors of the treasure house to handle and steward truths old and new for the people of God. This opening session introduces the class and the Westminster Larger Catechism before presenting a brief history of the Westminster Standards, and the Larger Catechism in particular.

In this episode of the Reformed Brotherhood, Jesse and Tony dive into the topic of sacrament eligibility, focusing heavily on the theology and practices surrounding the Lord's Supper. Beginning with a discussion on the biblical foundations of worthy participation, the hosts explore the requirements for partaking in communion, emphasizing the importance of self-examination and reconciliation within the covenant community. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 11 and the Scots Confession, they unpack the critical elements of discerning the body of Christ and evaluating one's faith and relationships before coming to the table. The conversation extends to the role of church leadership in fencing the table, highlighting the balance between pastoral oversight and personal responsibility. Jesse and Tony emphasize that while the bar for participation in the Lord's Supper is not insurmountably high, it nevertheless requires maturity, faith, and a proper understanding of the sacrament. They also explore the broader implications of communion readiness, noting how it ties into the daily rhythms of Christian living and our relationships with God and others. Finally, the hosts touch on the practical aspects of preparing for communion, including the importance of ongoing introspection and pastoral guidance. They encourage listeners to approach the Lord's Supper with reverence, ensuring that it remains a time of worship, proclamation, and unity within the church. This episode serves as a thoughtful guide to understanding and practicing the Lord's Supper in a way that honors Christ and strengthens the covenant community. Key Points: The Biblical Basis for Self-Examination: The hosts discuss Paul's instruction in 1 Corinthians 11, emphasizing the need for self-examination and discernment before participating in the Lord's Supper. Reconciliation Within the Covenant Community: The importance of resolving conflicts and maintaining unity with fellow believers as part of preparing to partake in communion is explored in detail. The Role of Pastoral Leadership: Jesse and Tony highlight the role of pastors in guiding their congregations through the process of fencing the table and ensuring members are spiritually prepared. Communion Readiness Across Ages: The episode addresses the question of when children and new believers are ready to participate in the Lord's Supper, emphasizing spiritual maturity over age. The Gravity of the Lord's Supper: The hosts stress the need to approach communion with a deep understanding of its significance as both an act of worship and a proclamation of the Gospel. Questions for Reflection: How can you prepare yourself better for the Lord's Supper in your daily walk with Christ? Are there any unresolved conflicts in your life that you need to address before coming to the table? How can pastors and church leaders balance oversight with encouraging personal responsibility in fencing the table? What role does self-examination play in your spiritual life, and how does it shape your participation in communion? How can families and churches work together to teach children and new believers about the significance of the Lord's Supper?

Dr Clark invites Rev. Dr. Harrison Perkins to the Heidelcast to discuss his new book, "Righteous by Design: Covenantal Merit and Adam's Original Integrity," part of the Reformed Exegetical Doctrinal Studies series published by Mentor. About the Author Harrison Perkins (PhD, Queen's University Belfast) is pastor at Oakland Hills Community Church (OPC), Senior Research Fellow at the Craig Center for the Study of the Westminster Standards, online faculty in church history at Westminster Theological Seminary, visiting lecturer in systematic theology at Edinburgh Theological Seminary, and author of 'Reformed Covenant Theology: A Systematic Introduction'. This episode of the Heidelcast is sponsored by the Heidelberg Reformation Association. You love the Heidelcast and the Heidelblog. You share it with friends, with members of your church, and others but have you stopped to think what would happen if it all disappeared? The truth is that we depend on your support. If you don't make the coffer clink, the HRA will simply sink. Won't you help us keep it going? The HRA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All your gifts are tax deductible. Use the donate link on this page or mail a check to Heidelberg Reformation Association, 1637 E Valley Parkway #391, Escondido CA 92027. All the Episodes of the Heidelcast Heidelcast Series: The Comfort Of The Covenant Subscribe To the Heidelcast On Twitter @Heidelcast How To Support Heidelmedia: use the donate button below Subscribe in Apple Podcast Subscribe directly via RSS New Way To Call The Heidelphone: Voice Memo On Your Phone Text the Heidelcast any time at (760) 618–1563. The Heidelcast is available everywhere podcasts are found including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Call or text the Heidelphone anytime at (760) 618-1563. Leave a message or email us a voice memo from your phone and we may use it in a future podcast. Record it and email it to heidelcast@heidelblog.net. If you benefit from the Heidelcast please leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so that others can find it. Please do not forget to make the coffer clink (see the donate button below). SHOW NOTES Heidelblog Resources The HB Media Archive The Ecumenical Creeds The Reformed Confessions Heidelberg Catechism (1563) Recovering the Reformed Confession (Phillipsburg: P&R Publishing, 2008). What Must A Christian Believe? Why I Am A Christian Heidelblog Contributors Support Heidelmedia: use the donate button or send a check to: Heidelberg Reformation Association 1637 E. Valley Parkway #391 Escondido CA 92027 USA The HRA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Some time ago, we discussed Guido de Bres and the doctrinal statements known as the Three Forms of Unity used by Reformed churches. However, there is another set of documents used by Presbyterian churches everywhere, known as The Westminster Standards, which includes The Confession of Faith and the Larger and Shorter Catechisms. These documents were written in the seventeenth century by a group of English and Scottish pastors who met for ten years during one of the most challenging times in British history. But how could a meeting last ten years? How did these pastors live, and how did their families live without them during a time of war? Join Emma, Trinity, and Sean as they pose these questions and others to Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn, a leading authority on this subject. Thanks to the generosity of our friends at Reformation Heritage Books, we are excited to offer a bundle of Simonetta Carr's books to two listeners! The winner will be selected just in time for Christmas. Register here to win this special giveaway!   Show Notes: https://www.alliancenet.org/giving-tuesday The Westminster Larger Catechism (paperback) https://reformedresources.org/the-westminster-larger-catechism-paperback/ The Westminster Larger Catechism (booklet) https://reformedresources.org/the-westminster-larger-catechism-booklet/ The Westminster Standards (includes the Confession of Faith, and the Larger and Shorter catechisms: https://reformedresources.org/the-westminster-standards/

Dr Chad Van Dixhoorn has spent many years researching and teaching the theology of the Westminster Standards (comprising the Confession of Faith, with the Larger and Shorter catechisms). We sat down with him to learn more about the standards and the 'Assembly of Divines' that produced them, as well as asking him about his own upbringing in Canada, his conversion, and work. We finished by discussing his own exposition of the Westminster Confession of Faith, 'Confessing the Faith', published 10 years ago by the Trust.   More about the Westminster Standards: https://westminsterassembly.org/about-the-project/ More about Dr Van Dixhoorn: https://rts.edu/people/dr-chad-van-dixhoorn/   Buy the Westminster Standards: https://banneroftruth.org/uk/store/theology/westminster-confession/ Buy 'Confessing the Faith': https://banneroftruth.org/uk/store/theology/confessing-the-faith/ Buy the Study Guide for 'Confessing the Faith': https://banneroftruth.org/uk/store/theology/confessing-the-faith-study-guide/   Related video: 'What are Confessions?' with Jeremy Walker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcqSub_gtrU&t=13s   Explore the work of the Banner of Truth: www.banneroftruth.org Subscribe to the Magazine (print/digital/both): www.banneroftruth.org/magazine Leave us a voice message: www.speakpipe.com/magazinepodcast  

Confessions of faith, such as the Westminster Confession of 1646, play a celebrated role in Reformed, evangelical Christianity. This week we consider the value of such documents, and the way in which they often result from a period of pressure or crisis, which leads God's people to give fresh expression to their faith, in order to assist believers in its defense and propagation, and their unity in the truth.   Featured Content: – 'Loving the Westminster Confession and Catechisms', David B. Calhoun, Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 651, December 2017. – Excerpt from B. B. Warfield, 'The Significance of the Westminster Standards as a Creed' in Princeton and the Christian Ministry, volume 2, pages 457—459 (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 2012). – 'Confessions and Crises in Church History', John R. De Witt, Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 50, September/October 1967.   Explore the work of the Banner: www.banneroftruth.org Subscribe to the magazine (print/digital/both): www.banneroftruth.org/magazine Leave us a voice message: www.speakpipe.com/magazinepodcast

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An Orthodox Presbyterian Church is coming to Central Orange County! Click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OPC in the OC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Make a one-time or recurring donation on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donor Box profile here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us in the mission of introducing Reformed Theology across the world! Please help support the show on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!   WELCOME TO BOOK CLUB! J. V. Fesko is Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi. He has written more than thirty books, including The Trinity and the Covenant of Redemption, Justification, and The Theology of the Westminster Standards. We want to thank ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lexham Press for their help in setting up this interview and providing us with the necessary materials for this interview with Dr. Fesko!   ⁠Purchase the book(s) here:⁠ The Giver of Life: The Biblical Doctrine of the Holy Spirit and Salvation   Have Feedback or Questions? Email us at: guiltgracepod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@guiltgracepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@guiltgracepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guilt Grace Gratitude Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you use! Looking for a Reformed Church? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠North American Presbyterian & Reformed Churches --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gggpodcast/support

How would you encapsulate the Bible's teaching with both precision and beauty? In this episode, Barry Cooper introduces us to a classic expression of Reformed theology: the Westminster Standards. Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/westminster-assembly/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk, welcomes EPC pastor, Marcos Ortega, who will be preaching on Tuesday night at the 44th General Assembly.  Dean and Marcos discuss the meaningful nature of this worship and commissioning service. Marcos also served on the committee forming the Pastoral Letter of Racial Lament and Hope, and Marcos reflects on the process of creating the letter, and the role the Westminster Standards played in creating that document.

A new MP3 sermon from Antioch Presbyterian Church (PCA) is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Westminster Standards for Church Officers Subtitle: Ordained Church Leadership Speaker: Joseph A. Pipa Jr. Broadcaster: Antioch Presbyterian Church (PCA) Event: Sunday Service Date: 4/28/2024 Bible: 2 Timothy 1:13-14 Length: 45 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Antioch Presbyterian Church (PCA) is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Westminster Standards for Church Officers Subtitle: Ordained Church Leadership Speaker: Joseph A. Pipa Jr. Broadcaster: Antioch Presbyterian Church (PCA) Event: Sunday Service Date: 4/28/2024 Bible: 2 Timothy 1:13-14 Length: 45 min.

Have you ever tried to find the word, "deacon" (or elder for that matter) in the Westminster Standards? If you have, you probably couldn't find it, because it isn't referred to explicitly by name. Does that mean the Standards aren't important for deacons to study?  Listen as Westminster Assembly scholar Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn describes the profound impact the Westminster Standards has on the role of Reformed deacons. His expertise provides a glimpse into the spiritual requirements of a deacon and gives insight to the Westminster Standards as they relate to deacons. In this episode, Dr. Van Dixhoorn answers questions from a hypothetical deacon-in-training named Bob, who, after being given the Standards to study, questions their relevance to deacons.Dr. Van Dixhoorn navigates through the importance of the Confession of Faith and Catechisms in maintaining unity and transparency in doctrine. Dr. Van Dixhoorn's insights remind us that the role of a deacon extends far beyond the ordinary, offering solace and motivation through the communion of saints. As we conclude, we're left with a renewed appreciation for the Westminster Standards' relevance and an affirmation of their critical use in Christ's church.Referenced in this episode:The Minutes and Papers of the Westminster Assembly  1643-1653 by Dr. Chad Van DixhoornConfessing the Faith by Dr. Chad VanDixhoornThe Westminster Standards (including the Westminster Confession of Faith, Larger and Shorter Catechism.)The Deacon: The Biblical Roots and the Ministry of Mercy TodayYou can find all of our episodes at thereformeddeacon.org. Make sure to follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you don't miss an episode. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for giveaways and more information. Find other resources on OPCCDM.org. Make sure to send us some feedback on your podcast player or by going to OPCCDM.org.

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A new MP3 sermon from Covenant Family Church (OPC) is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Adopting the Westminster Standards Subtitle: American Presbyterian History Speaker: Peter Bringe Broadcaster: Covenant Family Church (OPC) Event: Sunday School Date: 1/14/2024 Length: 35 min.

In a joint effort with Sean Morris of the Larger for Life podcast we interview Rev. Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn, the foremost living authority on the Westminster Standards, at the 2023 Reformation and Worship Conference in Powder Springs, GA. You are guaranteed to learn new things about the history of the Assembly and you'll enjoy his stories of ecclesial sleuthing in England and Scotland, including the dusty corners of Westminster Abbey itself.

Disagree, agree, or have a question: Contact us through the contact page on our website; http://www.biblebulldog.com The Westminster Larger Catechism: Are the Westminster less pastoral than the Heidelberg catechism? No confessional or catechism stands by itself; it is part of an ecclesiastical way of life, one element of our lives as Christians. “Confessions are far more than a set of dry propositions that never touch real life and experience.” Larger - “chapter 15.5 ‘Men ought not to content themselves with a general repentance but it is every man's duty to repent of his particular sins, particularly.'” “Condemning by implication the lazy tendency that we can have as Christians to repent in general terms and let that be sufficient. Confessionalism is not simply about abstract doctrine; confessions also bind one to certain practices, certain ways of life. Christianity as a set of beliefs or a way of life. What is the Westminster Larger Catechism, and why was it included in the Westminster Standards? How does the Westminster Larger Catechism reflect the theological beliefs of the Presbyterian tradition, particularly with regard to the nature of salvation and the role of faith? What was the historical context in which the Westminster Larger Catechism was written, and how did this context shape its contents? What is the significance of the Westminster Larger Catechism for modern Presbyterian theology, and how does it continue to shape Presbyterian understanding of salvation and faith? The Westminster Shorter Catechism: What is the Westminster Shorter Catechism, and why was it included in the Westminster Standards? How does the Westminster Shorter Catechism reflect the theological beliefs of the Presbyterian tradition, particularly with regard to the nature of God and the role of humans in the world? What was the historical context in which the Westminster Shorter Catechism was written, and how did this context shape its contents? What is the significance of the Westminster Shorter Catechism for modern Presbyterian theology, and how does it continue to shape Presbyterian understanding of God and humanity? Conclusion. Classic orthodox Protestantism has a rich confessional heritage. All stand within the basic Trinitarian and christological framework laid out in the early church creedal formulations. There is a remarkable degree of consensus on the basics of salvation. There are differences. Lords supper, baptism, What we have today in confessional evangelical circles is an eclectic pick ‘n' mix approach. Holding to some or all 5 points of Calvinism does not make one confessional. Confessions are only really confessions when they are adopted and confessed by a church. Thus, to say that one is a confessional Christian requires that one also specify to which confession one adheres and in what specific church context one does so. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblebulldog/message

The ruling elder podcast talks with Chad Van Dixhoorn about the importance of the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms to the work of the ruling elder.Says Chad, "It is a wonderful gift to be in a presbyterian church that does not try to work around the Standards but deploys them for all their various purposes." Further ReadingChad Van Dixhoorn, Confessing the Fatih: A Reader's Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith (The Banner of Truth Trust)ESV Bible with Creeds and Confessions (Crossway)Books mentioned by ChadOn the Shorter CatechismThomas Watson, A Body of Divinity (The Banner of Truth Trust)Thomas Watson, The Ten Commandments (The Banner Truth Trust)Thomas Watson, The Lord's Prayer (The Banner of Truth Trust)On the Larger CatechismJ.G. Vos, The Westminster Larger Catechism, a Commentary (Presbyterian & Reformed)Thomas Ridgley, A Body of Divinity (out of print)On the Westminster ConfessionFrancis R. Beattie, The Presbyterian Standards (out of print)A.A. Hodge, The Westminster Confession, A Commentary (The Banner of Truth Trust) Robert Shaw, An Exposition of the Confession of Faith, now titled The Reformed Faith: An Exposition of the Westminster Confession of Faith (Christian Heritage, Christian Focus Publications)R C Sproul, Truths We Confess: A Systematic Exposition of the Westminster Confession Of Faith (Revised Edition, Ligonier Ministries)

129. What doth the word “Amen” signify? “Amen” signifies it shall truly and certainly be, for my prayer is more assuredly heard of God than I feel in my heart that I desire these things of Him.   Assurance of our faith. What is the Heidelberg Catechism, and why was it included in The Three Forms of Unity?   How does the Heidelberg Catechism reflect the theological beliefs of the Reformed tradition, particularly with regard to the nature of salvation and the role of faith?   What was the historical context in which the Heidelberg Catechism was written, and how did this context shape its contents?   How does the Heidelberg Catechism differ from other Protestant catechisms, particularly those of the Lutheran tradition, in terms of its theological emphases?   What is the significance of the Heidelberg Catechism for modern Reformed theology, and how does it continue to shape Reformed understanding of salvation and faith?   The Canons of Dort (1619)   What are the Canons of Dort, and why were they included in The Three Forms of Unity? A direct response to the Five Remonstrant Articles of 1610, set forth by the followers of Jacob Arminius. - Conditional election, universal atonement, a modified understanding of depravity, and the resistibility of grace, along with an article that questioned perseverance.   How do the Canons of Dort reflect the theological beliefs of the Reformed tradition, particularly with regard to the doctrine of predestination and the nature of sin and grace? The Canons of Dordt responded by asserting total depravity, unconditional election, particular redemption (“limited atonement”), irresistible grace, and the perseverance of the saints.   “The Canons were thus not intended as anything approaching a comprehensive statement of Christian doctrine.” What was the historical context in which the Canons of Dort were written, and how did this context shape their contents?   How do the Canons of Dort differ from other Protestant confessions, particularly those of the Lutheran tradition, in terms of their theological emphases?   What is the significance of the Canons of Dort for modern Reformed theology, and how do they continue to shape Reformed understanding of predestination and grace? “Anybody who thinks that Protestant confessionalism is a hard, dry creed needs to read the Heidelberg Catechism. Only the willfully stupid or deluded could possibly dismiss such a document.” The Westminster Standards. The Westminster Standards is a collective name for the documents drawn up by the Westminster Assembly (1643–49). These include the Westminster Confession of Faith, the Westminster Shorter Catechism, the Westminster Larger Catechism, the Directory of Public Worship, and the Form of Church Government,[1] and represent the doctrine and church polity of 17th-century English and Scottish Presbyterianism. The Westminster Confession of Faith and Larger and Shorter Catechism have been adopted as doctrinal standards by a number of Reformed and Presbyterian Christian denominations, but not the Church of Scotland nor those derived directly from it. What are the Westminster Standards, and why were they written? The standards indicate that the authors were men of acute pastoral insight.   How do the Westminster Standards reflect the theological beliefs of the Protestant Reformation, particularly those of the Presbyterian tradition? Westminster has a much stricter view of the fourth commandment when compared to the Heidelberg Catechism.   In what ways do the Westminster Standards demonstrate the importance of theological precision and the use of creeds in the modern church?   What is the structure of the Westminster Standards, and how does this structure contribute to their usefulness as a confessional document?   The Westminster Confession of Faith: gard to the doctrine of God and the nature of salvation?   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblebulldog/message

  In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 9:25–33 as Paul answers the question: why is it that not many Jews have put their trust in Jesus the Messiah? He answers a text asking whether laity should read texts from problematic authors (e.g., N. T. Wright, Richard Baxter et al.)? He answers a call from David asking about which churches confess the Scots and French confessions. He answers a question from Peter about what Ursinus means by "improperly" and an email from Chris about recommended editions of the Westminster Standards. The opening audio comes from the Sub Beacon podcast. This episode of the Heidelcast is sponsored by the Heidelberg Reformation Association. You love the Heidelcast and the Heidelblog. You share it with friends, with members of your church, and others but have you stopped to think what would happen it all disappeared? The truth is that we depend on your support. If you don't do not make the coffer clink, the HRA will simply sink. Won't you help us keep it going? The HRA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All the your gifts are tax deductible. Use the donate link on this page or mail a check to Heidelberg Reformation Association, 1637 E Valley Parkway #391, Escondido CA 92027. All the Episodes of the Heidelcast Resources On Romans Subscribe To the Heidelcast On Twitter @Heidelcast How To Support Heidelmedia: use the donate button below Subscribe in Apple Podcast Subscribe directly via RSS New Way To Call The Heidelphone: Voice Memo On Your Phone Text the Heidelcast any time at (760) 618–1563. The Heidelcast is available everywhere podcasts are found including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Call the Heidelphone anytime at (760) 618–1563. Leave a message or email us us a voice memo from your phone and we may use it in a future podcast. Record it and email it to Heidelcast at heidelcast dot net. If you benefit from the Heidelcast please leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so that others can find it. Please do not forget to make the coffer clink (see the donate button below). SHOW NOTES Heidelblog Resources The HB Media Archive The Ecumenical Creeds The Reformed Confessions Heidelberg Catechism (1563) Recovering the Reformed Confession (Phillipsburg: P&R Publishing, 2008). What Must A Christian Believe? Why I Am A Christian Heidelblog Contributors Resources On Jonathan Edwards Support Heidelmedia: use the donate button or send a check to: Heidelberg Reformation Association 1637 E. Valley Parkway #391 Escondido CA 92027 USA The HRA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Show Open1:40: Late night vs. early morning, weekend recap, Tophouse, we're failing at consistently running now, creative focus, focused work time, latest food preservations14:12: Planning and discipline necessary for harvesting and sabbath rests19:05: Kamut muffins and Uncle Vernon's latest, the big difference in what we're able to grow.20:01: Sabbath views: Cultural considerations, making other people work by going out to eat. Westminster Standards, Qs 114-12133:27: Self-righteousness that comes from taking Christian liberty or holding to strict adherence. Where is your heart? Keeping things in their place.36:58: The kids' current hymn study: Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus, it's history, George Whitfield, and getting arms ripped off.45:01: Molly's tour Scotland and England with Ligonier Ministries, Stephen Hawking is buried in Westminster Abbey and it's secularization.48:12: Titus tells Molly a out William Wallace's death, how do people get to the point of thinking things like this are okay and need to be done?50:53: War is an apologetic for God- Pastor Bryan Clark, Trinity Church, Bozeman, MT; Miroslov Volf (Exclusion and Embrace- PRE revision)55:09: Show CloseToo Busy to Flush Telegram GroupPique Tea - Referral Link (Website)

In this episode, Shiloh OPC deacon and OPC CDM member, Tim Hopper and Rev. C. N. Willborn, pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, talk books—books specifically helpful for deacons to have in their personal libraries. From Bible reading plans to reader's guides to books on prayer to counseling, Nick and Tim cover a wide range of their recommended favorites in their discussion.  There are even a few websites and videos they suggest checking out. Nick's wide range of  insight and Tim's thirst for reading and knowledge on the subject of deacons makes this episode invaluable!Referenced in this episode:Resources on the office of deacon Rev. John L GirardeauNotes on Ecclesiology by Thomas PeckThe Deaconship: A Treatise on the Biblical Office by John G.  LorimerThe Deacon by Cornelis Van Dam Presbytery of the Southeast Diaconal Summit 2018 VideosChronological Bible reading plan—Greenville Seminary by Ben ShawThe Westminster Confession of Faith and CatechismsConfessing the Faith: A Reader's Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van DixhoornThe Presbyterian Standards by Francis R. BeattieCalendar of Readings in the Westminster Standards organized by Dr. Joseph Pipa, Jr.ReformedConfessions.comThe Orthodox Presbyterian Church Book of Church OrderGospel Worship by Jeremiah Burroughs With Reverance and Awe by D.G. Hart and John R. MuetherA Method for Prayer by Matthew Henry (updated)Full list found here: OPCCDM.org.You can find all of our episodes at thereformeddeacon.org. Make sure to follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you don't miss an episode. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for giveaways and more information.

Hosted by Marcos Ortega, Lead Pastor of the Beacon, New York, campus of Goodwill Church in the Presbytery of the East. Recorded on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the 43rd EPC General Assembly / Gospel Priorities Summit.

Hosted by Zach Hopkins, Pastor of Edgington Presbyterian Church in Taylor Ridge, Illinois. Recorded on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the 43rd EPC General Assembly / Gospel Priorities Summit.

In 1650, a brilliant young theologian joined with a legendary pastor to write The Sum of Saving Knowledge, designed to summarize the Westminster Standards for the layperson. David Dickson and James Durham's book was so popular that it was bound with almost every edition of the Standards for the next three centuries. Crown and Covenant Publications has released a new gift edition of the book edited by our guest, professor/author David Whitla, who adds a study guide to further help readers navigate and understand this literary classic. Thanks for joining us for the Alliance's Podcast Wednesday! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

In 1650, a brilliant young theologian joined with a legendary pastor to write The Sum of Saving Knowledge, designed to summarize the Westminster Standards for the layperson. David Dickson and James Durham's book was so popular that it was bound with almost every edition of the Standards for the next three centuries. Crown and Covenant Publications has released a new gift edition of the book edited by our guest, professor/author David Whitla, who adds a study guide to further help readers navigate and understand this literary classic. Thanks for joining us for the Alliance's Podcast Wednesday! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

The Sum of Saving Knowledge In 1650, a brilliant young theologian joined with a legendary pastor to write The Sum of Saving Knowledge, designed to summarize the Westminster Standards for the layperson.  David Dickson and James Durham's book was so popular that it was bound with almost every edition of the Standards for the next three centuries. Crown and Covenant Publications has released a new gift edition of the book edited by our guest, professor/author David Whitla, who adds a study guide to further help readers navigate and understand this literary classic. The publishers have graciously provided a number of giveaway copies of the book—click here for the opportunity to win one. Show Notes *David Whitla's free study guide download  

Episode 145. This week we discover why our guest, Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn, is known locally as the Indiana Jones of the Westminster Standards. We talk about the role of Confessions in the life of the church, the history of the Westminster Confession of Faith, and the recent discovery of piles of primary source material from the proceedings of the Westminster Assembly.

A new MP3 sermon from Heritage Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Holy Spirit in the Westminster Standards Subtitle: 2,000 Years Christian Theology Speaker: Joe Morecraft III Broadcaster: Heritage Presbyterian Church Event: Teaching Date: 1/24/2012 Length: 55 min.

Interested in further study of the Bible? Join us at Logos Bible Software. Sign up to attend Westminster Seminary California's Seminary for a Day here! Get a copy of the Family Worship Bible Study, The Works of William Perkins, & the RHB Store! Please help support the show on our Patreon Page! SEASON 5 EPISODE 1 Join Nick & Peter of the Guilt Grace Gratitude Podcast as continue Season 5, Reformed Apologetics, with an overview of what Apologetics is and an explicitly Confessionally Reformed approached to it. Dr. J. V. Fesko (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is the Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi. He previously taught at Westminster Seminary California. A minister in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, he served in church planting and pastoral ministry for more than ten years and is the author of numerous books, including Reforming Apologetics, The Trinity and the Covenant of Redemption, The Theology of the Westminster Standards, and Death in Adam, Life in Christ. Pick up books from Dr. Fesko here. Book(s) used for this conversation: Reformed Apologetics: Retrieving the Classic Reformed Approach to Defending the Faith Have Feedback or Questions? Email us at: guiltgracepod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram: @guiltgracepod Follow us on Twitter: @guiltgracepod Find us on YouTube: Guilt Grace Gratitude Podcast Please rate and subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you use! Looking for a Reformed Church? North American Presbyterian & Reformed Churches --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gggpodcast/support

Drs. Alan Strange and Cornelis Venema speak about the practice of catechetical preaching both from a practical as well as historical perspective. While the practice is more common within the Dutch Reformed tradition, Dr. Strange also provides a case for Presbyterians to engage in preaching using the Westminster Standards as aids. Regardless of where you may land on the particular role of secondary standards in organizing the preaching of the Word, this conversation useful and instructive for considering how the church may best instruct her members. Dr. Cornelis Venema is Professor of Doctrinal Studies and President of Mid-America Reformed Seminary in Dyer, Indiana. Dr. Alan Strange is Professor of Church History, Registrar, and Theological Librarian of Mid-America Reformed Seminary in Dyer, Indiana.

Drs. Alan Strange and Cornelis Venema speak about the practice of catechetical preaching both from a practical as well as historical perspective. While the practice is more common within the Dutch Reformed tradition, Dr. Strange also provides a case for Presbyterians to engage in preaching using the Westminster Standards as aids. Regardless of where you […]

Start of the Show - 00:00WSC Question 97 discussion - 02:22History of the Week - 36:07Heresy of the Week - 40:10Questions with the Catechumens - n/aSend questions to: catechized@gmail.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/catechizedpodTwitter: https://twitter.com/catechizedpodWebsite: catechized.org

Start of the Show - 00:00WSC Question 96 discussion - 03:20History of the Week - 30:36Heresy of the Week - 34:55Questions with the Catechumens - 44:49Send questions to: catechized@gmail.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/catechizedpodTwitter: https://twitter.com/catechizedpodWebsite: catechized.org

Tonight we study the WCF Chapter 29, -Of the Lord's Supper.- This footnote at the end of the notes would have been good to review aloud with some closing comments about the recommended article by Wayne Spear and differences between the view of Calvin and Zwingli on the Super- It may also be helpful here to note what seems to be the real problem with Zwingli that seems to be often misrepresented- -Ulrich Zwingli - rejected the idea that the sacraments are means of grace and instead contended that they are merely signs and pledges of the believer's faith - For Zwingli, the sacraments - were only man's pledge of fidelity to God- they were not seals of God's promises to the church.- -Fesko, Theology of the Westminster Standards, 329-.

Start of the Show - 00:00WSC Question 92 discussion - 05:02History of the Week - 20:56Heresy of the Week - 38:39Questions with the Catechumens - 34:48Send questions to: catechized@gmail.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/catechizedpodTwitter: https://twitter.com/catechizedpodWebsite: catechized.org

A new MP3 sermon from Reformation Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Paul's Confession of Faith Subtitle: The Westminster Standards Speaker: Sam Chung Broadcaster: Reformation Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 6/19/2022 Bible: 1 Timothy 1:15; 1 Timothy 3:14-16 Length: 30 min.

Looking for a Reformed Church in Orange County? Check out Santa Ana Reformed (a United Reformed Church plant) meeting Sundays at 2 PM! Contact us: santaanareformed@gmail.com. Please help support the show on our Patreon Page! WELCOME TO BOOK CLUB! #BookClub with Rev. Dr. John C.A. Ferguson who is Minister of Kingsview Christian Centre in Inverness, United Kingdom; Dr. William R. Edwards (DMin., Westminster Theological Seminary) who is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Glenside, Pennsylvania; and Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn (PhD., University of Cambridge) who is Professor of Church History and director of the Craig Center for the study of the Westminster Standards at Westminster Theological Seminary in Glenside, Pennsylvania. We want to thank P&R Publishing for help setting up this interview and providing us with the necessary materials to interview Dr. Edwards, Dr. Ferguson, & Dr. Van Dixhoorn! Purchase the book here: Theology for Ministry: How Doctrine Affects Pastoral Life and Practice Have Feedback or Questions? Email us at: guiltgracepod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram: @guiltgracepod Follow us on Twitter: @guiltgracepod Find us on YouTube: Guilt Grace Gratitude Podcast Please rate and subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you use! Looking for a Reformed Church? North American Presbyterian & Reformed Churches --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gggpodcast/support

Looking for a Reformed Church in Orange County? Check out Santa Ana Reformed (a United Reformed Church plant) meeting Sundays at 4:00 PM, with a 5:30 PM fellowship dinner afterwards. Please help support the show on our Patreon Page! SEASON 4 EPISODE 5 Join Nick and Peter as they continue their series on The Reformed Church with Episode 5, "The Westminster Standards" with Rev. Jonathan Moersch of Trinity Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Capistrano Beach, California. We want to thank P&R Books for being the engine behind this season, providing many of the necessary resources for well-informed conversations! Resources in this episode: The Confessions of Faith & Catechisms of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church Confessing the Faith: A Reader's Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Resources for this season: Recovering the Reformed Confession: R. Scott Clark Covenant, Justification, & Pastoral Ministry: Edited by R. Scott Clark How Jesus Runs the Church: Guy Prentiss Waters Welcome to a Reformed Church: Daniel R. Hyde The Creedal Imperative: Carl Trueman A Better Way: Michael Horton Theology for Ministry: Edited by Chad Van Dixhoorn, John C.A. Ferguson, & William R. Edwards Reformation Theology: Edited by Matthew Barrett Have Feedback or Questions? Email us at: guiltgracepod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram: @guiltgracepod Follow us on Twitter: @guiltgracepod Find us on YouTube: Guilt Grace Gratitude Podcast Please rate and subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you use! Looking for a Reformed Church? North American Presbyterian & Reformed Churches --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gggpodcast/support

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29 The Westminster Confession in the 21st Century is an annual international conference on the work of the Westminster Assembly hosted by the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, PA. In 2005, Joseph Pipa, David Jones and others focused on the theme, Theology for Today. The doctrine of justification, the sacraments, natural law, and ethics were all addressed by the divines of the Westminster Assembly. Contemporary debates now in progress relating to these subjects demand a listen to these respected pastor-theologians, speaking on topics as they relate to the Westminster Assembly. Today's featured message, the complete conference audio, as well as the soundtracks from many other Alliance Events is available at ReformedResources.org.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29 The Westminster Confession in the 21st Century is an annual international conference on the work of the Westminster Assembly hosted by the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, PA. In 2005, Joseph Pipa, David Jones and others focused on the theme, Theology for Today. The doctrine of justification, the sacraments, natural law, and ethics were all addressed by the divines of the Westminster Assembly. Contemporary debates now in progress relating to these subjects demand a listen to these respected pastor-theologians, speaking on topics as they relate to the Westminster Assembly. Today's featured message, the complete conference audio, as well as the soundtracks from many other Alliance Events is available at ReformedResources.org.

Korey Maas (Lutheran), Miles Smith (Anglican), and D. G. Hart (Presbyterian) return to talk about the way that our different communions use and rely on our confessions (Book of Concord, Thirty-Nine Articles, and the Westminster Standards). We even go into the weeds of subscription, a topic that Presbyterians may have thought they owned but is also relevant to Lutherans. These men even talked about revisions to confessions and whether that undermines the status of the original confessions. Don't be surprised by the relative reticence of our Anglican interlocutor since the Church of England and its subsidiaries has shown greater attention to adhering to the Book of Common Prayer than to the (highly Calvinistic) Thirty-Nine Articles.

How would you encapsulate the Bible's teaching with both precision and beauty? In this episode, Barry Cooper introduces us to a classic expression of Reformed theology: the Westminster Standards. Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/westminster-assembly/

Explains why the second term of communion is agreeable to the Word of God ,Westminster Standards and church history. -Jude1-3- Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.

Explains and defends the second term of communion, which is 'That the whole doctrine of the Westminster Confession of Faith, and the Catechisms, Larger and Shorter, are agreeable unto, and founded upon the Scriptures.' Gives a summary of the Westminster Standards, their history, and demonstrates why these standards are agreeable to the Word of God.

Join us we sit down with J.V. Fesko and ask him, in connection with his new book “The Need for Creeds Today: Confessional Faith in a Faithless Age”: - In what ways are some Confessional Christians like grouchy territorial local surfers? - Is the Presbyterian Westminster Confession more bonafide and cooler than the Baptist 1689 Confession? - Are Baptists truly “Reformed” - What do you say to “No Creed but the Bible”? - Why do some Reformed Confessional Christians come off a lil' on the smug side, almost like an acceptable cage-stage vibe? - Can I pick and choose from the various confessions/catechisms, or need I only choose one? - What are the benefits of the confessions/catechisms beyond mere mental assent to the vital doctrinal truths for, say things like, low self-esteem, listening to music (non-“Christian”), weekend beach trips, etc.? - If you're a person who is in the Word, engaging in reading and Bible study, won't they naturally end up where the authors of the confessions end up? - Why have confessions largely fallen into disuse? And where are we seeing it taking its toll on us? - Where do we see the confessions at their best? - Doctrinal issues are timeless and there is a clear need for those to be set in stone (as they are in the confessions), however, we are “Reformed and always reforming”, as such, shouldn't we be updating them to speak to issues and questions that we face today? - It seems the Westminster Standards have heavier rotation than that of the 3 forms of unity why is that?

Unable to catch any decent waves this morning, Danny Hyde pumped up the volume of his hair and came over for a chat about his latest work, written in celebration of the 400th anniversary of the Canons of Dort. Danny is the pastor of Oceanside United Reformed Church in Carlsbad, California, and author of several books. Grace Worth Fighting For is a thorough examination of the history and text of the articles discussed and debated at the Synod of Dort, and what it really means to be Reformed. What do the Canons offer that the Westminster Standards don't? What are the distinctives of the Canons, and what is its relevance for our day?Listen to Pastor Danny give these answers in a passionate and pastoral way.Register for the opportunity to win a free copy of Grace Worth Fighting For by Daniel Hyde, a complimentary gift from our friends at The Davenant Press.