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The Bible Alone Is the Word of God
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Tim. 3:16-17NKJ Question 3 of the Westminster Larger Catechism asks, “What is the word of God?” It gives the answer, “The Holy scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the word of God, the only rule of faith and obedience.” The first thing to not

Dr. Ray E. Heiple, Jr.
4 days ago3 min read


Everyone Knows God Is
For “In Him we live and move and have our being”; as even some of your own poets have said, “For we are indeed His offspring.” Acts 17:28ESV Question 2 of the Westminster Larger Catechism asks, “How doth it appear that there is a God?” It gives the answer, “The very light of nature in man, and the works of God, declare plainly that there is a God; but his word and Spirit only, do sufficiently and effectually reveal him unto men for their salvation.” In the Scripture cited

Dr. Ray E. Heiple, Jr.
Aug 103 min read


The Importance of the Westminster Larger Catechism
But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. Hebrews 5:14NKJ In the 1640s England’s parliament convened an assembly of divines (ministers of the gospel) for the purpose of bringing into closer agreement, in doctrine and practice, the churches of England, Scotland, and Ireland and towards greater conformity with the Reformed churches of continental Europe. The Solemn Leagu

Dr. Ray E. Heiple, Jr.
Jul 223 min read


And All God’s People said: “Amen.”
He who testifies to these things says, "Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! Revelation 22:20ESV This morning we complete our study of the Westminster Larger Catechism, as we look for the fourth and final time at Question 196, which asks, “What doth the conclusion of the Lord's prayer teach us?” The last part of the answer states: “The conclusion of the Lord's prayer (which is, For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen,) teaches us…

Dr. Ray E. Heiple, Jr.
Jul 223 min read


To God Alone be the Glory!
To God our Savior, who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen. Jude 25NKJ Question 196 of the Westminster Larger Catechism asks, “What doth the conclusion of the Lord's prayer teach us?” It gives the answer, “The conclusion of the Lord's prayer (which is, For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen,) teacheth us to enforce our petitions with arguments, which are to be taken, not from any worthiness in o

Dr. Ray E. Heiple, Jr.
Jul 223 min read


The God Who Hears Us
Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, Ephesians 3:20NKJV This morning we continue to study Westminster Larger Catechism Question 196, which asks, “What doth the conclusion of the Lord's prayer teach us?” The third part of the answer states: “The conclusion of the Lord's prayer (which is, For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen,) teaches us… with our praye

Dr. Ray E. Heiple, Jr.
Jul 43 min read


Ascribing to God the Glory Due to His Name
Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O LORD, and you are exalted as head above all. 1 Chronicles 29:11ESV This morning we continue to study Westminster Larger Catechism Question 196, which asks, “What doth the conclusion of the Lord's prayer teach us?” The second part of the answer states: “The conclusion of the Lord's prayer (which is, For

Dr. Ray E. Heiple, Jr.
Jun 303 min read


Arguing With God
Put Me in remembrance; let us contend together; state your case, that you may be acquitted. Isaiah 43:26NKJV This morning we begin to study Westminster Larger Catechism Question 196, which asks, “What doth the conclusion of the Lord's prayer teach us?” The first part of the answer states: “The conclusion of the Lord's prayer (which is, For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen,) teaches us to enforce our petitions with arguments, which are to be

Dr. Ray E. Heiple, Jr.
Jun 194 min read
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