We will post articles and links to external resources here to help you in your spiritual journey.
Exploring Our Mission and Purpose
This document can serve as a guide to our congregation in our quest to determine our identity and to discern the purpose and mission the Lord has called us to as a congregation.
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External Links
Online Bible
Read, hear, and study Scripture at the world's most-visited Christian website. Grow your faith with devotionals, Bible reading plans, and mobile apps.
Bible Gateway
Bible Hub
At Bible Hub you will find a wide range of resources to help you in your personal study of the Bible. The resources span all levels of depth from beginner to advanced.
Bible Hub
Desiring God
God is most glorified in us, when we are most satisfied in him — desiringGod.org exists to help people everywhere understand and embrace this truth. They aim to make the glory of God and the goodness of joy the foundation and flavor of everything we do. Their email updates are well worth subscribing to.
Daily Devotions
Read daily devotions on the CRC website.
Daily CRC Devotions
Calvin's Commentary on the Bible
The classic Reformed commentary on the Old and New Testaments.
Calvin's Commentary
Introduction to Reformed Theology
If you are interested in learning about Reformed theology, this teaching series will get you started. In this 12 part video series What Is Reformed Theology?, Dr. R.C. Sproul offers a comprehensive introduction to Reformed theology. Simply put, it is the theology of the Protestant Reformers and the heart of historical evangelicalism. As C.H. Spurgeon once said, Reformed theology is nothing other than biblical Christianity.
What is Reformed Theology?
The Lord's Supper
The Lord's Supper is one of the greatest blessings Christ has given to his church, intended to nourish our spiritual life and deepen our communion with Christ. To enjoy the fullness of this blessing we must understand its meaning and significance. The detailed historical and theological explanation of the Lord's Supper presented by Calvin in Chapter 17 of Book IV of Institutes of the Christian Religion is a must read for every Christian.
Chapter 17 - The Lord's Supper
The Doctrine of Vocation
God has called us as his people so that we would glorify him and enjoy him forever. We are under spiritual construction with God working in us so that we can work for him. The doctrine of vocation clarifies the personal calling of God and helps us find meaning in all areas of our lives. Gene Veith provides an excellent explanation of the doctrine of vocation. Veith summarizes the doctrine of vocation in the following articles;
The Doctrine of Vocation: How God Hides Himself in Human Work - Gene Edward Veith
Our Calling and God's Glory - Gene Edward Veith
For a fuller explanation of the doctrine of vocation, the following book by Veith is an excellent read;
God at Work: Your Christian Vocation in All of Life
Read, hear, and study Scripture at the world's most-visited Christian website. Grow your faith with devotionals, Bible reading plans, and mobile apps.
Bible Gateway
Bible Hub
At Bible Hub you will find a wide range of resources to help you in your personal study of the Bible. The resources span all levels of depth from beginner to advanced.
Bible Hub
Desiring God
God is most glorified in us, when we are most satisfied in him — desiringGod.org exists to help people everywhere understand and embrace this truth. They aim to make the glory of God and the goodness of joy the foundation and flavor of everything we do. Their email updates are well worth subscribing to.
Daily Devotions
Read daily devotions on the CRC website.
Daily CRC Devotions
Calvin's Commentary on the Bible
The classic Reformed commentary on the Old and New Testaments.
Calvin's Commentary
Introduction to Reformed Theology
If you are interested in learning about Reformed theology, this teaching series will get you started. In this 12 part video series What Is Reformed Theology?, Dr. R.C. Sproul offers a comprehensive introduction to Reformed theology. Simply put, it is the theology of the Protestant Reformers and the heart of historical evangelicalism. As C.H. Spurgeon once said, Reformed theology is nothing other than biblical Christianity.
What is Reformed Theology?
The Lord's Supper
The Lord's Supper is one of the greatest blessings Christ has given to his church, intended to nourish our spiritual life and deepen our communion with Christ. To enjoy the fullness of this blessing we must understand its meaning and significance. The detailed historical and theological explanation of the Lord's Supper presented by Calvin in Chapter 17 of Book IV of Institutes of the Christian Religion is a must read for every Christian.
Chapter 17 - The Lord's Supper
The Doctrine of Vocation
God has called us as his people so that we would glorify him and enjoy him forever. We are under spiritual construction with God working in us so that we can work for him. The doctrine of vocation clarifies the personal calling of God and helps us find meaning in all areas of our lives. Gene Veith provides an excellent explanation of the doctrine of vocation. Veith summarizes the doctrine of vocation in the following articles;
The Doctrine of Vocation: How God Hides Himself in Human Work - Gene Edward Veith
Our Calling and God's Glory - Gene Edward Veith
For a fuller explanation of the doctrine of vocation, the following book by Veith is an excellent read;
God at Work: Your Christian Vocation in All of Life
Articles
Meandering Through the Minor Prophets
Probably the biggest misconception concerning the prophets of the Bible is that their main purpose was to foretell future events and therefore we should study them to understand end-times events. It is true that at times there is a futuristic aspect to the message of the prophets, but their primary mission was calling God’s people back to Him. This call to repentance applies to us today as much as it did to the original audience and hearing this call is one benefit to studying the prophets. The main benefit however is that we probably learn more about who God is and what He is like, within the context of His relationship with man, through reading the prophets than any other books of the Bible, Old or New Testament. This guide provides an introduction to each of the Minor Prophets to help you read and study them with clarity.
Probably the biggest misconception concerning the prophets of the Bible is that their main purpose was to foretell future events and therefore we should study them to understand end-times events. It is true that at times there is a futuristic aspect to the message of the prophets, but their primary mission was calling God’s people back to Him. This call to repentance applies to us today as much as it did to the original audience and hearing this call is one benefit to studying the prophets. The main benefit however is that we probably learn more about who God is and what He is like, within the context of His relationship with man, through reading the prophets than any other books of the Bible, Old or New Testament. This guide provides an introduction to each of the Minor Prophets to help you read and study them with clarity.
| minorprophets.pdf |
Kingdom Through Covenant: The Structure and Theology of Zephaniah
Zephaniah may well be the most overlooked book in the Bible which is unfortunate because the widespread spiritual apathy of our day suggests that Zephaniah's message would be both timely and profitable. This article, originally published in 1996, re-examines the literary structure and theology of Zephaniah. The structure serves as the key to unlocking the theology of the book. Through a combination of structure and content, Zephaniah proclaims the message that God will inaugurate his eternal Kingdom via the ultimate fulfilment of all of his covenants. Zephaniah helps us understand the long term plans God has for his people, and how he will accomplish those plans. Although technical in spots, this article can serve as a guide to a detailed study of Zephaniah.
| zephaniah.pdf |