We are a community of Christian believers, who are in association with John Knox Presbyterian Church. We are committed to:
- The Bible as our only rule of faith and practice. It is inerrant, infallible, inspired by God in its original autographs, and preserved by Him for His people throughout the ages.
- The Westminster Standards, which include the doctrines of grace, which are known by the acronym T.U.L.I.P
- The preaching of The Word, the exercise of Church discipline, and the right celebration of the sacraments.
THE FIVE SOLAS OF THE REFORMATION
Sola scriptura (“by Scripture alone“) Rev. Koehler’s sermon
Solus Christus(“through Christ alone“) Rev. Koehler’s sermon
Sola gratia (“by grace alone“) Rev. Koehler’s sermon
Sola fide (“by faith alone“) Rev. Koehler’s sermon
Soli Deo gloria (“glory to God alone“) Rev. Koehler’s sermon
Total Depravity Rev. Koehler’s sermon
Unconditional Election Rev. Koehler’s sermon
Limited Atonement Rev. Koehler’s sermon
Irresistible Grace Rev. Koehler’s sermon
Perseverance of the Saints Rev. Koehler’s sermon
| WESTMINSTER LARGER CATECHISM QUESTION OF THE WEEK |
Agreed upon by the Assembly of Divines at Westminster, with the assistance of commissioners from the Church of Scotland, as a part of the covenanted uniformity in religion between the Churches of Christ in the kingdoms of Scotland, England, and Ireland and approved Anno 1648, by the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, to be a directory for catechising such as have made some proficiency in the knowledge of the grounds of religion, with The Proofs from the Scripture. Assembly at Edinburgh, July 2, 1648. Sess. 10. Act approving the Larger Catechism.
Question 34
How was the covenant of grace administered under the Old Testament?
The covenant of grace was administered under the Old Testament, by promises, (Rom. 15:8) prophecies, (Acts 3:20,24) sacrifices, (Heb. 10:1) circumcision, (Rom. 4:11) the passover, (1 Cor. 5:7) and other types and ordinances, which did all fore-signify Christ then to come, and were for that time sufficient to build up the elect in faith in the promised Messiah, (Heb. 8,9,10,11,13) by whom they then had full remission of sin, and eternal salvation. (Gal. 3:7–9,14)
Question 35
How is the covenant of grace administered under the New Testament?
Under the New Testament, when Christ the substance was exhibited, the same covenant of grace was and still is to be administered in the preaching of the word, (Mark16:15) and the administration of the sacraments of baptism (Matt. 28:19–20) and the Lord’ s supper; (1 Cor. 11:23–25) in which grace and salvation are held forth in more fulness, evidence, and efficacy, to all nations. (2 Cor. 3:6–9, Heb. 8:6,10–11, Matt. 28:19)
Question 36
Who is the Mediator of the covenant of grace?
The only Mediator of the covenant of grace is the Lord Jesus Christ, (1 Tim. 2:5) who, being the eternal Son of God, of one substance and equal with the Father, (John 1:1,14, John 10:30, Phil. 2:6) in the fulness of time became man, (Gal. 4:4) and so was and continues to be God and man, in two entire distinct natures, and one person, for ever. (Luke 1:35, Rom. 9:5, Col. 2:9, Heb. 7:24–25)
| The Apostles’ Creed The basic creed of Reformed churches, as most familiarly known, is called the Apostles’ Creed. It has received this title because of its great antiquity; it dates from very early times in the Church, a half century or so from the last writings of the New Testament |
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord:
Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried;
He descended into hell. [See Calvin]
The third day He arose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting.
Amen.