The following is the preface of Jus Divinum Ministerii Evangelici, Or, The Divine Right of the Gospel-Ministry by the London Provincial Assembly (1654). The Necessity and Excellency of the Gospel Ministery is so transcendently great, as that it cannot but be accounted a very glorious Service, in all those that shall undertake to represent it in its… Read More The Necessity and Excellency of the Gospel Ministry
The following is an excerpt from Systematic Theology: A Compendious View of Natural and Revealed Religion by John Brown of Haddington. Read online. In preaching the gospel, and administering the sacraments, ministers exercise their power as single persons. But all jurisdiction relative to admission of members, ordination of officers, censure of offenders, or absolution of penitents, is to… Read More Sessions, Presbyteries, and Synods
Many, citing Acts 19 as their proof, would deny that John the Baptist’s baptism was Christian. They conclude from that text that the Apostle Paul rebaptized men who had been baptized by John and therefore John’s baptism was not a valid New Testament baptism. However, we believe this understanding of Acts 19 is incorrect, and… Read More Was John’s Baptism Christian?
Samuel Rutherford on Infant Baptism (Part 2) The following is Chapter 14 of The Covenant of Life Opened Considerations of the Arguments from Gen. 17, Mark 10:15-16, Luke 18, Math. 19, & Rom. 11 for Infant Baptism. If God be the God of Abraham and of his seed, Gen. 17. therefore every male child shall… Read More Infant Baptism Proven from the Scriptures (2) | Samuel Rutherford
Here are some resources to aid you in learning to sing the Psalms. Free Resources 1650 Scottish Metrical Psalter 1650 Split Leaf Psalter App (iOS App) (Android App) Features: 1. The Complete Text of the 1650 Scottish Metrical Psalter. 2. Comes with 120 Tunes suitable for singing. 3. Split leaf view – couple any tune in… Read More Psalm-Singing Resources
“Nothing doth usually so bring men’s sinnes to mind and memory as judgments” (William Gouge, God’s Three Arrows, p. 6). Whenever there is a tragic event such as a natural disaster, terrorist attack, disease outbreak, etc. discussions arise about God’s involvement. Some Christians have a hard time believing that God would allow something so cruel even… Read More Catastrophe, Judgment, and Christ’s Two Kingdoms
Samuel Rutherford on Infant Baptism (Part 1) Chapter 13 of The Covenant of Life Opened (published in 1655) There are two sorts of Covenanting, one external, professed, visible, conditional, another internal, real, absolute and the differences betwixt them. 2. Infants Externally in Covenant under the New Testament 3. Some Questions touching infants. Persons are two ways… Read More Infant Baptism Proven from the Scriptures
The following is an excerpt from volume 4 of The Christian’s Reasonable Service by Wilhelmus à Brakel (hardcopy). The Future Conversion of the Jews Examined in Light of Isaiah 61:1-4 Proof #4: We derive this proof from Isaiah 61. “The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me; because the Lord hath anointed Me to preach good tidings… Read More The Future Conversion of the Jews (4)
Psalm 99 (1650 SMV) 1 Th’ eternal Lord doth reign as king, let all the people quake; He sits between the cherubims, let th’ earth be mov’d and shake. 2 The Lord in Sion great and high above all people is; 3 Thy great and dreadful name (for it is holy) let them bless.… Read More Psalm 99 | 1650 Scottish Metrical Psalter
The following is an excerpt from volume 4 of The Christian’s Reasonable Service by Wilhelmus à Brakel (hardcopy). The Future Conversion of the Jews Examined in Light of Matthew 23:38-39 Proof #3: This proof is derived from Matt 23:38-39: “Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. For I say unto you, Ye shall not see Me henceforth,… Read More The Future Conversion of the Jews (3)
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