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What is a Reformed Church? Are you a RINO?

No, this presentation is not political. The RINO I spoke of is a church, or person that is Reformed In Name Only. This is a historical overview of a Reformed – Calvinist church. Regretfully I failed to mention the importance of covenant theology over the errs of dispensationalism that have crept into some so-called “reformed”

What is Simul Iustus et Peccator?

Note: Simul Iustus et Peccator is also spelled Simul Justus et Peccator. In Reformed Theology we enjoy this Latin phrase. This phrase is exclusively for Gods elect…. “In Luther’s language, we recognize ourselves—each one—to be simul iustus et peccator and semper iustus et peccator. So when we disobey Jesus’ commands, whether by failing to do

What is a pulpit?

Though it is not politically correct to say this, it is Biblically correct. The pulpit is not an ornament or a mere piece of furniture. The pulpit exhibits and demonstrates a theological authority (Neh. 8:4). That authority and pulpit are exclusively reserved for men. And so, women are never to man a pulpit (1 Tim.

Let’s make Dogmatic Theology great again

Disclaimer: This is not an article or a formal position paper. It is merely a blog post to informally share my position on this subject.  Sadly, the following ‘D’ words have become dirty words in today’s evangelicalism.  Most today have been brainwashed to believe the aforementioned words are negative. Without apology or reservation, I freely

What is a church sanctuary?

Disclaimer: Though architecture can be important, I am not speaking in the context of a building’s architecture. Nonetheless, I am speaking of how the congregation meets. Let me first say what a sanctuary is not. The sanctuary of a church is not a country club, a social club, a recreational room, a community center, a