Reformation Matters 5
The Only Sufficient Sacrifice This is the fifth post in celebration of the 505th Reformation. We must of course, take strong exception to such pretended sacrifice. We cannot regard it as anything other than a deception, a mockery, and an abomination before God. The so-called sacrifice in the mass certainly is not identical with that […]
REFORMATION MATTERS 4
This is the fourth post in celebration of the 505th Reformation. The Only Supreme Authority All Scripture is breathed out by God (θεόπνευστος) and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV) But Jesus […]
Reformation Matters 3
This is the third post in celebration of the 505th Reformation. The Only Given Instrumentality: Faith Alone “Justification is by faith alone, but it isn’t a faith that is alone, for true faith produces good works. Still, good works are not the ground or cause of salvation; they are the fruit of one’s faith. The perfect righteousness […]
Reformation Matters 2
REFORMATION FROM WITHOUT The gigantic Vatican Church which claims to be the mother of all believers and the sole depository of the fullness of grace and truth desperately needs reformation as it did 505 years ago whether they acknowledge it or not. As stated in our previous blog, the reformation found its formal inception[3] when Luther posted his […]
Reformation Matters 1
Some years ago, I attended a Reformation conference held at Cubao Reformed Baptist Church. Pastor Noel Espinosa masterfully responded to the question, “Is the 16th Century Reformation for the 21st Century?” Addressing the question of the relevance of the Reformation to today’s churches, he asserted, “The basic biblical truths championed by the Reformation must still be pressed […]
Ang Ating Araw-araw na Pangangailangan sa Ebanghelyo
“We need to hear the gospel every day of our lives.” Ang Diyos ay banal, tayo ay makasalanan. Lumabag tayo sa Kanyang kautusan sa isip, puso, salita, at gawa, at nahaharap sa Kanyang poot at kaparusahan. Ang hinihingi Niya ay ganap na kabayaran sa ating pagkakautang at ganap na pagsunod sa Kanyang kautusan, na hindi […]
How Should We Meditate Upon God’s Word?
Cursed be the day on which I was born! The day when my mother bore me, let it not be blessed! Cursed be the man who brought the news to my father, “A son is born to you,” making him very glad. Let that man be like the cities that the LORD overthrew without pity; […]
A Virtuous Woman
Proverbs 31:1-31 Verse 10-31 describes the character of a virtuous woman, an Industrious and diligent provider for her home. According to Elizabeth George, this is God’s Alphabet of Feminine Character. Here, we see the characters of a virtuous woman according to the heart of God. Description v. 30 Proverbs 31:30 – Charm is deceitful, and […]
Things to Consider before Marriage
Christ-honoring marriage is the excellent marriage. It is an illustration of Christ’s sweet union with and affection for the church. Two most important decisions in life: (1) Whether or not to commit our lives to follow the LORD Jesus Christ. God or Satan. There could be no middle ground. It is either you are with […]
A Woman Worthy of Praise
Here are the Seven Characters of a Woman Worthy of Praise: She walks in the fear of the LORD In the Scripture, walking is a picture of a lifestyle and continuous communion with God. Ti 2:2-5, 1 Tim 5:2-5 …be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness Woman not worthy of […]