The Shorter

E12 - Q9 & Q10: What Is the Work of Creation?

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In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Questions 9 and 10 concerning the doctrine of creation and human beings being created in the image of God.

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.

Q. 10. How did God create man?

A. God created man male and female, after his own image, in knowledge, righteousness and holiness, with dominion over the creatures.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Shorter Catechism Project

Designed With Dignity by Richard Pratt

Created in the Image of God by Anthony Hoekema 

Darwin on Trail by Phillip Johnson

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We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Terry Johnson from IPC in Savannah, GA on his book Catechizing Our Children published by Banner of Truth. Tommy and Stephen take a break on walking through the catechism to give you this bonus episode on the importance and practice of catechizing your children.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Catechizing Our Children by Terry Johnson

Family Worship by Terry Johnson

Shorter Catechism Study by Terry Johnson from IPC

The Value of Learning the Shorter Catechism by John Murray 

Method of Prayer by Matthew Henry

Training Hearts, Teaching Minds by Starr Meade  

Ask Me Whoo (First Catechism) put to music by Holly Dutton (We have these playing all the time for our children.) Here is her Spotify Link. I know her songs are on Amazon Music as well. 

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Here is a $5 coupon to Westminster Bookstore 

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find his music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Ligon Duncan, the Chancellor/CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary and the John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology. They discuss Questions 7 and 8 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the decrees of God.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Ligon Duncan’s Blog

Shorter Catechism Project Web-site 

Some Great Resources from the RTS Web-site

Confessing The Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn

The Westminster Shorter Catechism by G.I. Williamson

Reflections on the Larger Catechism from Dr. Ligon Duncan's Blog

Here is a FREE $5 from Westminster Bookstore to help you order one of these great resources.

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Questions 7 and 8 concerning the decrees of God.

Q. 7. What are the decrees of God?

A. The decrees of God are his eternal purpose, according to the counsel of his will, whereby, for his own glory, he hath foreordained whatsoever comes to pass.

Q. 8. How doth God execute his decrees?

A. God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Salvation Belongs to Our God by John Frame

Doctrine of God by John Frame

Systematic Theology by Louis Berkhof

Systematic Theology by Robert Reymond 

Westminster Shorter Catechism by GI Williamson

The Decree of God by Derek Thomas (short article from Ligonier) 

A Body of Divinity by Thomas Watson

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Matt Howell for our exit music. You can find Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Matt Howell at https://matthowell.bandcamp.com/album/the-mattechisms

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us

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Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Scott Swain, President of Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL. They discuss Questions 5 and 6 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the trinity.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Scott Swain’s blog

Dr. Scott Swain RTS Lecture on the Trinity

The Deep Things of God by Fred Sanders 

The Triune God by Fred Sanders

Articles on the Trinity by Scott Swain and Fred Sanders

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Make a purchase with Westminster Bookstore and get $5 off.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Questions 5 and 6 concerning the doctrine of the Trinity.

Q. 5. Are there more Gods than one?

A. There is but one only, the living and true God.

Q. 6. How many persons are there in the godhead?

A. There are three persons in the Godhead; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Credo Magazine with articles by Scott Swain and Fred Sanders 

The Deep Things of God by Fred Sanders

Salvation Belongs to Our God by John Frame 

What Is the Trinity? by RC Sproul

Trinity Article by Sinclair Ferguson 

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Terry Johnson, Senior Minister of historic Independent Presbyterian Church in Savannah, GA. We discuss Question 4 of the Shorter Catechism and Dr. Johnson’s book on the Identity and Attributes of God. Other great books by Dr. Terry Johnson: Catechizing Our Children and Family Worship. 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Identity and Attributes of God by Terry Johnson

Knowing God by JI Packer

The Attributes of God by AW Pink

The Holiness of God by RC Sproul video series by Ligonier 

The Holiness of God by RC Sproul

Shorter Catechism Videos by Dr. Terry Johnson

Sermon Series on the Attributes of God by Dr. Terry Johnson

Reformation Today Web-site

Shorter Catechism by Christian Focus 

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Question 4: Who is God? They take time to discuss the character and attributes of God.

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of The Shorter Catechism 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith by Robert Reymond 

The Identity and Attributes of God by Terry Johnson

The Attributes of God by AW Pink

Pray with Eyes Open by Richard Pratt

The Being of God by Thomas Watson (article)

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Michael Kruger, President of Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. They discuss Questions 2 and 3 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the nature and trustworthiness of the Bible.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Michael Kruger’s Blog

Canon Revisited by Michael Kruger

Michael Kruger's Sunday School Class on Scripture

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Matt Howell for our exit music. Matt was a former student of Dr. Kruger at RTS Charlotte and wrote songs on The Shorter Catechism to help aid memorization. You can find Andy’s music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy here: Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Question 2 and 3 to consider God's revelation and the Bible. Please join the conversation and invite a friend to listen. 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Taking God at His Word by Kevin DeYoung (great book on the Bible)

Shorter Catechism by GI Williamson 

Scripture Alone by Michael Kruger 

Know Scripture by RC Sproul

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us