Devotionals

Westminster Shorter Catechism Q. 9. What is the work of creation?A. The work of creation is God’s making all things of nothing, by the word of his power, in the space of six days, and all very good. Though the creation account in Genesis 1-2 emphasizes the beginning of the visible universe with all its vast diversity, the Scriptures also … Read more

The decrees of God are most free, according to the counsel of his own will; depending on no other, but all flowing from the mere pleasure of his own will, Rom. 11:34 “For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counsellor?” Whatsoever He decrees to work outside Himself, is … Read more

Q. 6. How many persons are there in the godhead?A. There are three persons in the Godhead; the Father, the Son, and the HolyGhost; and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in powerand glory.Question 6 tells us that God exists in three persons. This is one way in which God is … Read more

Q. 5. Are there more Gods than one?                                A. There is but one only, the living and true God. A little boy being asked, ‘How many Gods are there?’ replied, ‘One.’ ‘How do you know that?’ ‘Because,’ said the boy, ‘there is only room for one, for He fills heaven and earth.’ We might get … Read more

Q. 4. What is God? A. God is a spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness and truth. This question can often put us ill at ease, it may seem more fitting to ask “Who is God?” The catechism will come to that question, revealing the mysteries of the … Read more

“And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, ‘Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. “And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, … Read more

Q. 3. What do the Scriptures principally teach? A. The Scriptures principally teach what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man. The Bible teaches us two main areas of knowledge: Who God is and what we owe to Him. These two facets of scriptural teaching are intimately connected because … Read more

Q. 2. What rule hath God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him? A. The Word of God, which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him. The bible is utterly unique because it … Read more

Q. 1. What is the chief end of man? A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. From the very first words of the scripture, it is made clear that God created man for Himself. In Genesis God says “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And … Read more

Discerning the Truth: Trusting the Officers Please Read 1 Timothy 3:1-7 & 4:1-16 & 6:2b-10 “These things command and teach. Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” (1 Tim 4:11-12) The necessity of active discerning should not … Read more