In these bulletin articles, we’ve been going through a list of questions and answers contained in the Westminster Larger Catechism, published in the 17th Century. In previous weeks we’ve seen what immediately happens to both Christians and non-Christians at death. They both go into an intermediate state: Christians go into paradise, unbelievers go into torment. […]
In these bulletin articles, we’ve been going through a list of questions and answers contained in the Westminster Larger Catechism, published in the 17th Century. In previous weeks we’ve seen that Christians share glory with Christ in this life and after they die, in what is known as the intermediate state (before the new heavens […]
In these bulletin articles, we’ve been going through a list of questions and answers contained in the Westminster Larger Catechism, published in the 17th Century. Last time, we saw that Christians share glory with Christ in this life and after they die, in what is known as the intermediate state (before the new heavens and […]
We’ve come to that time in the year where people are making, or have made, a resolution on what they will attempt to achieve in the new year. Whether it’s losing weight, going to the gym, being more patient with the children or trying to improve one’s temper, resolutions are generally intended to positively change […]
The reason we celebrate Christmas is because of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. But why did Jesus come into this world? There are many answers to that question. But to understand one of the answers, we must go back to the beginning of the Bible and learn about the problem Jesus […]
In these bulletin articles, we’ve been going through a list of questions and answers contained in the Westminster Larger Catechism, published in the 17th Century. Last time, we saw that Christians share glory with Christ in this life. But what about in the next life? When believers die, they do not go to purgatory or […]
One of the questions that arises amongst Christians at this time of year is whether it is appropriate to celebrate Christmas. After all, the origins of Christmas celebrations are not to be found in the Bible. And aren’t the Scriptures supposed to be our final authority on all matters, including public worship. If this is […]
When Jesus was born, we learn that some people sought to find him. Firstly, Matthew tells us that some Magi followed a star to find the Messiah. We read: ‘After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the […]
In these bulletin articles, we’ve been going through a list of questions and answers contained in the Westminster Larger Catechism, published in the 17th Century. Last week we saw that the glory Christians experience in this life with Christ will come to an end at death. We learnt that death comes to all humans because […]
In these bulletin articles, we’ve been going through a list of questions and answers contained in the Westminster Larger Catechism, published in the 17th Century. Last week, we began to look at the glory Christians share with Christ by seeing the glory that Christians have in this life with Christ. But will this life end? […]