The Big Book and the Little Book: Part 2, Day 2

By James Boice

Theme: Words to Be Obeyed

In this week’s lessons we continue our study of Psalm 19, and move from God’s revelation of himself in creation to the written revelation of himself in Scripture.

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-14

It would be hard to discover in all the Bible a more perfect example of Hebrew poetic parallelism than verses 7-9. There are six parallel statements in these verses, and each contains three elements which are likewise parallel. There are six terms for the written revelation, six adjectives to describe it, and six statements of what the Bible does.

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A Spiritual Barometer Check

by Jason Helopoulos • June 26, 2017

It is not always easy to discern where we are at in the Christian faith. Am I more mature today than I was yesterday, last week, or last year? Do I cherish Christ more? Am I storing treasures in heaven? Or is my heart set upon the things of earth and my love for Christ is waning? One of the easiest ways to assess ourselves is to examine our love for all the saints. Do I love God’s people more today? If so, it is assuredly true that I also love Christ more. It is a good barometer of our spiritual health. One that I must seek to employ regularly for it does not lie. If I love God, I will love His people.

True knowledge of God manifests itself in love for all the saints. Growing maturity in Christ evidences itself in growing love for His people. Does an individual possess a lot of knowledge regarding doctrine and theology? Great, we can never gain enough knowledge of doctrine and theology. Let us pursue knowing God with all our minds. The man who stops growing in knowledge of God ceases seeking God. But here is the essential question, has that knowledge heightened our love for the saints? What does our love for our brothers and sisters in Christ look like? Christians love Christians.

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A Report on PCA General Assembly 2017

Posted on Monday, June 26, 2017 by Todd Pruitt on 1517

 

During the week of June 12, 2017 the Presbyterian Church in America held its annual General Assembly in Greensboro, NC. The following is my attempt to summarize my thoughts from the week.
 

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The Big Book and the Little Book: Part 2, Day 1

By James Boice

Theme: One Psalm or Two

In this week’s lessons we continue our study of Psalm 19, and move from God’s revelation of himself in creation to the written revelation of himself in Scripture.

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-14

In the first chapter of 2 Peter there are verses that have bearing on Psalm 19. Peter is an old man at this point (cf. v. 14), and he has been reflecting on the time he and two other disciples saw the Lord Jesus Christ transfigured before them on the mountain. It was a great experience. "We were eyewitnesses of his majesty," he says. They heard "the voice that came to him from heaven" (vv. 16, 18). Nevertheless, in spite of having seen the Lord's glory and having heard the very voice of God from heaven, saying, "This is my son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased," Peter says that there is an even greater witness to the truth. "We have the word of the prophets made more certain," is his testimony (v. 19). The Authorized Version of the Bible calls this witness a "more sure word of prophecy," more sure even than the voice from heaven.

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The Big Book and the Little Book: Part 1, Day 5

By James Boice

Theme: Creation and Scripture in Agreement

In this week’s lessons we see what the doctrine of general revelation teaches us about the one true God.

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6

In yesterday’s devotional we pointed out that in vv. 4b-6 David mentions the sun as a great example of how creation bears witness to the existence of God.

In yesterday’s devotional we pointed out that in vv. 4b-6 David mentions the sun as a great example of how creation bears witness to the existence of God.

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Do They Know You By Your Suit?

by William Boekestein • June 22, 2017

Speaking on the matter of Christian freedom John Calvin said, “This is a slippery place, and there is great danger of falling on either side.”1 Too true! Christians face the duel temptation of excessive rule-making and inappropriate freedom-flaunting when it comes to matters that the Bible doesn’t explicitly address. Of course, neither is a biblical solution. Neither option promotes the freely-rendered, loving obedience for which the cross of Christ aims. For believers to flourish—especially those with differing convictions within the same congregation—there has to be a better way.

Speaking on the matter of Christian freedom John Calvin said, “This is a slippery place, and there is great danger of falling on either side.”1 Too true! Christians face the duel temptation of excessive rule-making and inappropriate freedom-flaunting when it comes to matters that the Bible doesn’t explicitly address. Of course, neither is a biblical solution. Neither option promotes the freely-rendered, loving obedience for which the cross of Christ aims.

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The Big Book and the Little Book: Part 1, Day 4

By James Boice

Theme: General Revelation Known Everywhere

In this week’s lessons we see what the doctrine of general revelation teaches us about the one true God.

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6

Yesterday we concluded by saying that there were many scientists who objected to the scientific theory of the “big bang” because it pointed to a particular moment in time when the universe came into existence, which scientists would not be able to penetrate.

Yesterday we concluded by saying that there were many scientists who objected to the scientific theory of the “big bang” because it pointed to a particular moment in time when the universe came into existence, which scientists would not be able to penetrate.

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The Big Book and the Little Book: Part 1, Day 3

By James Boice

Theme: The Abundance of General Revelation

In this week’s lessons we see what the doctrine of general revelation teaches us about the one true God.

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6

It is abundant. The second important characteristic of the general revelation is that it is abundant. In the words of the psalm, "It pours forth speech" (v. 2). This is stronger in the Hebrew text than it appears to be in English, for the image is literally of a gushing spring that copiously pours forth the sweet refreshing waters of revelation.

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The Big Book and the Little Book: Part 1, Day 2

By James Boice

Theme: The Continuous Nature of General Revelation

In this week’s lessons we see what the doctrine of general revelation teaches us about the one true God.

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6

General revelation is the term theologians use to refer to the revelation of God in nature, which is where Psalm 19 begins: “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands (v. 1).

General revelation is the term theologians use to refer to the revelation of God in nature, which is where Psalm 19 begins: “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands (v. 1).

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The Bittersweet Parting

by Dr. David Murray • June 19, 2017

The Lord Jesus also knew the deep sorrow of parting from His beloved family and flock on this earth. Time and again, He cautioned them that he had to “go away” (John 16:7). This was not easy for them; but neither was it easy for him.

“Parting is such sweet sorrow." This is one of William Shakespeare’s most oft-quoted lines. What few realize is that it was uttered in the context of Juliet saying goodnight to Romeo “till it be tomorrow.” The sorrow of that parting was sweetened by the knowledge that it was only for a few hours.

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