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Comment on The History of the Heidelberg Catechism (for Children) by Russ

Russ — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:34:22 +0000

Excellent! A Reformed Forum episode on a book for children. Thanks.

Comment on Review: “Weight of a Flame” by The History of the Heidelberg Catechism (for Children) - Reformed Family

The History of the Heidelberg Catechism (for Children) - Reformed Family — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:42:41 +0000

[...] the Reformed tradition. This book pairs well with “Weight of a Flame”, which I read and reviewed last month. Olympia Morata’s journey ends (1555) in Heidelberg, Germany, shortly before the [...]

Comment on Raising Children as Members of the Covenant Community by Rom

Rom — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:18:29 +0000

I think what many fail to realize in this discussion (especially those from a evangelical/baptistic perspective) is that our children should be exposed to God’s ordinary means of grace as much as possible.

The worship sermon is not just about *teaching* (though teaching is a component of it). It is about worship of the Triune God. And the Triune God has promised to work through the means of Word, Sacrament and Prayer. This is a supernatural work that doesn’t require intellectual assent necessarily. Otherwise we would have a hard time maintaining that the mentally deficient should ever show up to a worship service!

No, when the children encounter the Means of Grace through the Preached Word, and the Sacraments they can truly apprehend the gospel. When my kids see the Lord’s Supper being taken they see the gospel proclaimed in visible form. When they watch a Baptism they see a picture of salvation through the waters of judgment. It’s a beautiful thing, and my children though all under 7 have grown richly in the last year of being in a reformed PCA church, and not coloring some pictures of Moses for the umpteenth time.

Comment on Westminster Shorter Catechism Lessons by Pastor Tony Edwards

Pastor Tony Edwards — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:06:03 +0000

We are working through the shorter catechism in our mid-week Bible Studies, and I would value some further input, for instructional ideas. Thank you.

Comment on Family Bible Reading with McCheyne by Steve M

Steve M — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:27:07 +0000

“called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ”

Comment on Family Bible Reading with McCheyne by Steve M

Steve M — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:24:53 +0000

Romans 14:17 “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Amen!

Comment on Family Bible Reading with McCheyne by Steve M

Steve M — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:21:59 +0000

Good chapters tonight. Joseph’s character is in such stark contrast to his father and brothers!
This morning I was thinking about the moral failings (especially with women!) of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Judah, etc. in the past couple of chapters, and how God’s grace really is unmerited favor, even to these “great” men. Our reading tonight of Romans 9 tied neatly in to that as well.

Comment on Family Bible Reading with McCheyne by Bill Snodgrass

Bill Snodgrass — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:19:36 +0000

Yes, Steve !! See also 1: 5, 11; 2: 5 (2:9, as you reference) and 1 Kings 21: 10 and 13).

Comment on Family Bible Reading with McCheyne by Steve M

Steve M — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:04:42 +0000

Weird word for the day: Strong’s says that “barak” can mean “to bless” by implication or “to curse” as a euphemism.
(i.e. Job 2:9 when his wife tells him to “curse God, and die”).

Comment on Family Bible Reading with McCheyne by Bill Snodgrass

Bill Snodgrass — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:35:31 +0000

Great idea, Steve !!!
I think the difference there is between angels (messengers) of God in the first instance and messengers of Jacob in the second.