Beggars at the Gate

The pursuit of holiness is the call of every Christian. But what motivates us is of utmost importance. Are you motivated to follow Jesus by guilt or by grace?

How were Old Testament saints saved? How should we read the Bible, especially the Old Testament? Why are the types important in Scripture. Chapter 8.6 of the Second London Confession addresses these questions as we continue looking at Christ, Our Mediator.

What's the point of subscribing to a confession? Does it conflict with the Bible? Our contention is that confessionalism doesn't conflict with the Bible but with our private interpretation of the Bible. And those who hold to a confession ought to do so with humility

These paragraphs of our confession are the gospel simply stated and worthy of our reflection, worship, and contemplation

Are Mormons Christian? What does it mean when they say they're non-creedal Christians? What are the differences? How can I share Christ with my Mormon neighbors?

We continue our trek through the 1689 as we discuss how Jesus as our Mediator was sanctified, anointed, and filled with the Holy Spirit without measure. What does it mean for us that Jesus is the fullness of divinity and has all treasures of wisdom and knowledge?

John 3 describes being born again as a work of the Spirit to create new life in us. We go from death to life! But that isn't always how Christians feel. Often we go through dark seasons where our hearts are apathetic or filled with sin. How should we think about these times? What ways can we address our hearts? What role do our feelings play in the Christian life? We discuss this and more in today's episode.

What does it mean that Jesus is fully God and fully man? Why is this important for our salvation and our walk with him?

A recent video online stirred up some discussion on the law and the gospel in preaching. We hold firmly to the law/gospel distinction and the role they both need to play in the preaching ministry and life of the church.

We continue our study of the 1689 by looking at chapter 8.1. Jesus is the mediator of the New Covenant for his people. What does this mean? How can we look to Jesus and find rest in him as our mediator?