Summary of Dr. Richard Barcellos’ introduction to his book Getting the Garden Right: Adam’s Work and God’s Rest in Light of Christ, presented at a Free Grace Baptist Church theology study. What happens when you don’t understand the first three chapters of the Bible? According to Dr. Richard Barcellos, you end up misunderstanding the rest…
In his 1867 masterpiece, The Doctrine of Justification, Scottish theologian James Buchanan surveys the history and doctrine of justification, recovering its central place in the gospel. This post provides a concise chapter-by-chapter summary, highlighting key teachings from Scripture. Introduction: Why Justification Matters “There is not a minister that dealeth seriously with the souls of men,…
Where to Read Luther’s Commentary Connection to the Second London Baptist Confession Luther’s emphasis on justification by faith alone and the certainty of salvation beautifully aligns with Chapters 11 and 18 of the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689). Reading Luther’s Galatians alongside these chapters of the Confession provides a rich theological feast that…
“For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law.” – Romans 3:28 Our Saturday morning theology study will focus on James Buchanan’s important book “The Doctrine of Justification.” This doctrine – how God declares sinners righteous – is central to our faith as Protestant Reformed Christians. In fact,…
At the end of spring 2024, we finished studying “The Holy Spirit: An Introduction” by Fred Sanders. We are moving on to study “The Trinity: An Introduction” by Scott R. Swain. Its published by Crossway and available on Amazon. Contact our teaching pastor for more information about the study, and for an invite to the Zoom…
We have finished studying “The Person of Christ: An Introduction” by Stephen Wellum and are moving on to study “The Holy Spirit: An Introduction” by Fred Sanders. The book is available on Amazon.ca. Contact our teaching pastor for more information about the study, and for an invite to the Zoom meeting if you can’t make it…
We are restarting our Saturday morning class at 6:30 am on October 21, 2023. Our theology study group meets every other Saturday morning at 6:30am, generally on the opposite weekend of the Sunday morning 1689 London Baptist Confession Study. Typically we have around 10-20 people meeting in the fellowship hall, plus 5-10 from around North…
In our Saturday morning theology class, we have completed our studies in The Mystery of Christ, His Covenant, and His Kingdom by Dr. Samuel D. Renihan within our theology class held every second Saturday morning at 6:30. Dr. Renihan begins chapter 14 of his book with the following statement about the thematic connection between Genesis…
Are you confused or questioning the preaching you are hearing? Have you listened to a sermon but gone home confused? Did you recognize many familiar biblical expressions but were puzzled by the explanation or conclusions? Have you noticed a difference between contemporary “mainstream” ministers and preachers from the time of the Reformation? Maybe you have…
The greatest of all tragedies must be that of the person who dies just outside the gate of life. They are standing, as it were, just outside the Wicket gate to the church grounds – seeing the beauty of the building, knowing the people going in – but not stepping over the threshold themselves. Almost…