Westminster Confession of Faith - Gentle Reformation

A Westminster Divine and an Alexandrian Codex

November 15, 2022

At the heart of the critique of modern Bible versions by some in the Reformed world is their assessment of the Greek manuscripts on which they are based.

Westminster Confession of Faith

The Blessing of the Confession and Catechisms

July 12, 2022

If you grew up in a church that taught the Shorter Catechism and studied the Confession of Faith, give thanks to the Lord because that is a blessing. If, like me, you did not grow up in a church that taught the Confession, then take the time to study it now.

Westminster Confession of Faith

The Efficacy of Baptism

April 25, 2019

The Holy Spirit really works through the sacrament of baptism. Baptism is NOT something we do. Properly understood, it is something we receive – just like our salvation. But the Holy Spirit is not constrained to work through baptism only in the moment when it is administered.

Age of Accountability

The Age of Accountability?

May 22, 2017

Is there an "age of accountability" for children? No, I do not believe so. The term "age of accountability" has become a theological term in many circles. According to

Holy Spirit

Speaking of the Spirit

April 10, 2017

Reformed Christians are often accused, perhaps rightly so, of not emphasizing the person and work of the Holy Spirit sufficiently enough. As the Father has sent Jesus as our God-man mediator, from worship

Church

If Church Isn't Necessary, Let's Quit.

January 03, 2017

I propose that if church isn't necessary, we quit. I mean it. If it's not necessary let's cancel all of our services, board up the windows, lock the doors, and send everyone on their merry way.

Heidelberg Catechism

Confessional Boundary Stones

September 29, 2016

> Do not move the ancient boundary which your fathers have set." -Proverbs 22:28 Around western Pennsylvania where I live, it is common to see yards and farmlands with stone walls

The Law of God

The Law of the Nations

August 31, 2015

Last week I posted a brief article on "The Law of the Church [https://gentlereformation.com/2015/08/24/the-law-of-the-church/]" to remind readers of the place God's Law is