Chapter 27.4
iv. There be only two sacraments ordained by Christ our Lord in the Gospel; that is to say, baptism, and the Supper of the Lord: neither of which may be dispensed by any, but by a minister of the Word…
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Chapter 27.3
iii. The grace which is exhibited in or by the sacraments rightly used, is not conferred by any power in them; neither doth the efficacy of a sacrament depend upon the piety or intention of him that doth administer it:…
iPod, YouTube, Wii Play
D. Brent Layham, iPod, YouTube, Wii Play: Theological Engagements with Entertainment (Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, 2012), x + 220 pp., $24.00 D. Brent Laytham, a professor of theology at St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore, has written a very…
Chapter 27.2
ii. There is, in every sacrament, a spiritual relation, or sacramental union, between the sign and the thing signified: whence it comes to pass, that the names and effects of the one are attributed to the other. This section has…
The Afterlife
What happens when a believer dies? It’s a good question which, sadly, many Christians are confused about. It’s not that the Bible is not clear about the matter, but getting all of the details straight can be difficult. Thankfully, Rick…
TechnoLuther
At the moment, I am imagining that Luther has a smartphone and a Twitter account. Of course, being Luther, he might find a far more effective means of communicating his response to this, but it does rather demonstrate a little…
Here Comes the Landslide
Continuing with my reposts from my “Songs” category, this is one of my favorite articles I’ve written. One of my all-time favorite songs is Landslide, by Stevie Nicks. For a long time, I have felt a connection with this song,…
From RI to MI and back
It has been a great ten day trip. My family and I left Rhode Island over a week ago for Battle Creek Michigan to spend time with friends at a beautiful lake home for some much needed rest. While there,…
Sunday’s Sermon
On Sunday I preached part four in our series through Jude, The Alert Christian. It is entitled “Persevere” and you can listen to it HERE.
Chapter 27.1
i. Sacraments are holy signs and seals of the covenant of grace, immediately instituted by God, to represent Christ, and his benefits; and to confirm our interest in him: as also, to put a visible difference between those that belong…