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December 21, 1807 | John Newton meets his Savior

The story of Anglican minister John Newton’s conversion is one of the most widely retold in the church today, and with good reason. In his testimony, which so many associate with his most famous ...

The Means of Grace: Theme #8 of the Westminster...

Is the Catechism a doctrinal document only, or does it actually have practical significance for our day-to-day lives? That’s something of a trick question, because doctrine and practice are neve...

Sanctification and the Holy Spirit: Theme #7 of...

“One astonishing yet unappreciated truth of Christianity is that salvation in Jesus Christ contains not just future heavenly life but also present transformation by the Spirit. God changes the b...

Justification and Faith: Theme #6 of the Westmi...

Are you on good terms with God? That is the basic question of religion. And to that fundamental question, Professor John Murray has given a terrifying answer: “How can we be right with [God?] Th...

Redemption and Christ’s Work: Theme #5 of the W...

As the Shorter Catechism unfolds the story of redemption, it gives a decidedly Trinitarian answer to the question, “How is man saved?” This is fitting, of course, since the Bible itself gives a ...

The Fall and Sin: Theme #4 of the Westminster S...

“The conviction of our sin against a holy God is the starting place of all true religion.” The heart of Christianity is not following rules to earn life, it is looking to God for the forgiveness...