In this episode of The Decalogue Series, Nick talks about idolatry, ignorance, and forgetfulness and how these impact our lives. Subscribe to Joyful and Triumphant today! Subscribe Become a patron and get access to our supporters only show, Polemics, exclusive blog articles, free merch and access to our private discord channel.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get All Access…

In this episode, we discuss the holiness of God and the call for his people to be holy (Leviticus 19:2; Isaiah 6:1-7; Luke 5:1-10). Notes: New Heart Treasures R&C Patreon Geerhardus Vos on God's holiness (see page 187 of the PDF) Holy Helps for a Godly Life by Richard Rogers

In this episode, we look at the term "baby" in Luke's Gospel and David's "unformed substance" in the Psalms to clarify when life begins according to the Author of Scripture, Yahweh (Luke 1:39-45; 2:12-16; Psalm 139:13-16).

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In this episode, we share a blog about the blessed benefits of the resurrection: salvation, justification, blamelessness, and eternal life (Acts 24:14-16; 26:22-23; Romans 4:25; 1 Corinthians 15:21-22).

In this installment of the decalogue series, Nick talks about the sins forbidden in the first commandment and we begin with atheism. What is atheism? What does it look like? How do we know if we or someone around us is moving in the direction of atheism?

In this episode, John briefly highlights the wonderful displays of Reformed solidarity at this year's Covenant Conference: Conquering and to Conquer (Revelation 6:2).

In this episode, we examine and apply the Divines' claim that God knows all things and is most wise (1 Samuel 2:3; Psalm 147:4; Hebrews 4:12-13; Psalm 139:5-12). Sermon: Grace and Mercy for Belief and Obedience

In this episode we take a bit of a side step and discuss two ditches on either side when talking about the law of God: legalism and antinomianism. Both should be avoided by Christians but it is a little more difficult than it first appears.

In this episode, we read a recent blog that establishes the doctrine of the Trinity as the foundation for all our communion with God (Luke 11:1-4; 1 Thess. 5:17; Ps. 51:10; 2LBC 2.3). We also provide practical help for your everyday prayers. Sola Gratia!

In this episode, we go over question 103 of the Westminster Larger Catechism, and we discuss what idolatry is, and what it means to have no other Gods before Jesus Christ. Support this show and our site by going to Patreon and becoming a patron today! https://patreon.com/reformconfess?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creat…

In this episode, we continue examining the WLC Q7 by studying the term "Almighty" (Genesis 17:1; Job 40:1-2). Notes: Instructions on how to obtain access to our Patron-exclusive podcast: Polemics Geerhardus Vos on El Shaddai (go to page 103 in the PDF) A body of divinitie, or, The summe and substance of Christian religion catechistically propounded…

Today we discuss question and answer 102 of the Westminster Larger Catechism as one last stop before we get to the first commandment.

In this episode, we introduce our new series on the 10 commandments, and we give an overview of the Preface to the 10 commandments.

In this episode, we continue examining the WLC Q7 by studying God's incomprehensibility and omnipresence (1 Kings 8:27; Psalm 139:1-13).

In this episode, we continue examining the WLC Q7 by studying God's eternality and unchangeableness (Psalm 90:2; James 1:17).Notes: Review of Jeremiah Burroughs' The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment.

In this episode, we continue our series titled "Getting to Know Our Great God" by examining the WLC Q7 (Genesis 17:1; James 1:17). We learn that God is all-sufficient with the help of Herman Bavinck and Edward Pearse. Reformed & Confessional: History of the Doxology by Rob Smith

In this episode, we continue examining the WLC Q7 by studying two aspects of God's infinity: Blessedness and Perfection (1 Timothy 6:15; Romans 9:5; Nehemiah 9:5).Among the Vesper Spires by Gregory GraybillA Beam of Divine Glory by Edward PearseFor information on James Ussher, see Archbishop James Ussher (1581-1656): His Life and Work, the Scholars…

In this episode, we continue examining the WLC Q7 by studying two aspects of God's infinity: Being and Glory (Exodus 3:14; Acts 7:2; John 11:4).

In this episode, we revisit the WLC Q7 which asks, "What is God?" Then, we provide some biblical basis for Louis Berkhof's claim that God is infinite, or free from all limitations (Job 11:1-9; 38:4-5).

In this episode, we share a sermon manuscript on Matthew 18:12-20 titled The Blessing of Church Discipline. Read the manuscript here.

In this episode, we present the idea of God's proprietary rights over all that he has made (Genesis 1:1; Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 5:12-15; Psalm 130:8; Galatians 4:5; Psalm 24:1; Psalm 50:12; Psalm 89:11).

In this episode, we compare the egalitarian and complementarian views on the roles of men and women, providing scripture, commentary, and conclusions from each position (Ephesians 5:22-25; 1 Peter 3:1-7; Colossians 3:18-19; Galatians 3:28).

In this episode, we continue to pursue the knowledge of our great God by examing John 4:24 and Jesus' declaration that, "God is Spirit."

In this episode, we preview our Summer series by comparing the beginning of Calvin's Institutes with the beginning of Augustine's Confessions. Then, we end our time together in the Westminster Larger Catechism.

From 2019-2022, John lived on the island of Guam. Please join us in prayer for the sanctification, strengthening, and sustainment of all those on Guam, according to God’s sovereign will.

In this episode, we connect the doctrine of Unconditional Election with Covenant Theology by observing how God chose Abram from among all of Ancient Mesopotamia to covenant with (Genesis 2:9-15; 9:8-9,11; 17:1-2; Exodus 24:7-8; 2 Samuel 7:16; Luke 22:20). Covenants Made Simple: Understanding God's Unfolding Promises to His People by Jonty Rhodes Th…

In this episode, we examine the command of our Savior to confess our sins alongside his promise to forgive and cleanse us when we do (1 John 1:9). If you are struggling with thoughts and feelings about unresolved sin in your life, may this episode encourage you to embrace God's promise of forgiveness.…

Join us in this episode as we examine how worldly sorrow led to the death of one king and how godly sorrow led to repentance for the other (2 Corinthians 7:10-11; 1 Samuel 16:13-14).

In this episode, John walks us through the continuity of God's covenant promises from the Old Testament to the New. Our God is one and has promised his people salvation through his Son, Jesus, for all of history!

In this episode, we discuss the Sabbath Day with the help of Tertullian, B.B. Warfield, and Jesus in the Gospel of Luke (Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 5:12-15; Luke 6:1-5; 13:10-17).

In this blog, we explore the nature of God's relationship to his creation in general and the expectation of God's creation to respond to God because of his magnificent work. A creational covenant means that all of creation is in a relationship with God - either saving or damning.

In this episode, we examine how God comforts and sanctifies his people in times of affliction (2 Corinthians 1:3-5; Psalm 119:67).

In this episode, we discuss the term "good" in Romans 8:28 and God's promise to conform us to the image of his Son (Romans 8:28-30; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Luke 18:43; Psalm 55; 2 Corinthians 1:3-5).

In this episode, we briefly discuss the covenantal theme in the books of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth.

In this episode, John reviews Ed Welch's book When People Are Big and God Is Small. Listen in for a discussion on the fear of man (Proverbs 29:25), self-esteem, and suicide prevention. Sola Gratia.

In this episode, we remember Christ's suffering "in his body" (1 Peter 2:24).

In this episode, John gives another perspective on the kind of songs that are permissible to be sung during the worship of our Lord, Jesus Christ. This is in response to the 7-part series on Exclusive Psalmody published in November of 2021.

In this blog cast, David Chambers writes on a topic that will make your "heretic detection" hairs stand on end! But fear not: NO HERESY DETECTED! Were Adam and Eve perfect? Well not necessarily. We are often told things in our traditions and families that aren't actually in accordance with the bible. So, it's good to reorient ourselves to the scrip…

In this blogcast, Nick writes about the image of God in man, what that means, and how we can have a sure identity which is derived from scripture. This is the Reformed & Confessional Podcast. Our aim is and always will be to promote reformed confessionalism, to proclaim the sufficiency of scripture, and to extol the supremacy of Christ over all thi…

In this blog M. Aaron Koen discusses the nature of Hebrews 1:1-2 and how Christ is pervasive in and throughout all of it!This is the Reformed & Confessional Podcast. Our aim is and always will be to promote reformed confessionalism, to proclaim the sufficiency of scripture, and to extol the supremacy of Christ over all things. This podcast helps us…

The atonement of Christ is for everyone...right? Well, in this blogcast you'll hear what reformed and confessional theology believes and teaches regarding this doctrine. Original Article: https://www.reformconfess.com/blog/limited-atonementIf you would like to support the work we're doing, and the Christian media we are creating you can do so here:…

**Listener Note: The Athanasian Creed was written in the 6th century, not the 16th.** “Whosoever will be saved, before all things it is necessary that he hold the catholic faith. Which faith except every one do keep whole and undefiled; without doubt he shall perish everlastingly. And the catholic faith is this: That we worship one God in Trinity, …

In our quest to uncover what it means to be “A Man After God’s heart,” the first question we come to, then, is this: “What is Man?”

In this blog you will here of an event at a park with a congressional candidate....who loves Jesus Christ!

Prayer is one of the greatest privileges for Christians. In this blogcast, David Chambers shows us from one passage of scripture the excellency of prayer and the blessing it brings to our lives as believers.

In this episode, we discuss the pain of suffering, the promise of our King, and the present comfort we have from our Savior.

How do you express humility after you've done something objectively well? In this Blogcast you will hear from David Chamber how the bible encourages us to humbly accept the praise of those around us, and be thankful to the Lord for the work that he has done!

In this episode, we conclude our series with an examination of how biblical-based evangelism finds its motive in a God-oriented love (1 John 5:3; 1 Thessalonians 2:8).

Join us in this episode as we walk through the first paragraph of the Directory for Family Worship and discuss the vitality of personal, family, and corporate prayer in the lives of God's people (Exodus 30:7-10; Psalm 141:2; Luke 1:8-10; Luke 11:1-4).