Westminster Assembly
(1643-1648)
The Westminster Assembly was an advisory body of theologians to the English Parliament which met at Westminster Assembly from 1643 to 1648. It produced a new range of standards for church order and government, worship and doctrinal confession for the churches of England, Scotland and Ireland that have been used ever since by Presbyterian churches across the world.
Richard Baxter said that “the Christian world, since the days of the Apostles” never had “a Synod of more excellent divines [theologians]”.
You Need the Vital Impact of Spiritual Joy
Have we understood the nature of true joy? Spiritual joy is not only lasting and real but something we cannot do without. It is vital for living the Christian life in this world.
How We Can Perfect Patience in a Disordered World
How does patience have its perfect work in us? Thomas Goodwin shows us that it is not through our own resources but through the work of God’s grace within us.
Why God Leaves His People in a World of Sin and Sorrow
Sometimes we question it. But Christ has eminently wise reasons for keeping His own in a world of sin and sorrow for a time. What are they? Let us consider some of them.
Church Government is All About Christ
Many people neglect or treat church government with contempt. But that is a great mistake because (according to Scripture) it is essentially all about Jesus Christ.
Comprehensively Loving the Truth: Our Urgent Necessity
This is an urgent biblical priority and necessity for us in the midst of a post-truth culture. Comprehensively loving and embracing the truth means comprehensively defining it.
Why All Evangelicals Must Believe Christ is God
A recent survey gives alarming news about what some evangelicals believe about Christ. How do we know Christ is God and why is it so vital? Read the article for some answers.
Engaging Afresh with Scripture
Some people are struggling with engaging with Scripture at present. Maybe we need a reset in our attitudes and approach to the Bible. Here is how to read Scripture with most benefit and understanding.
10 Lessons From a Pandemic. Have We Learned Them?
People have been offering all kinds of lessons to learn from the start of the coronavirus crisis. What about the spiritual lessons? How ought we to respond?
What is Hate Speech? The Definition Affects Us All
Who defines hate speech? Current debates should prompt us to understand from Scripture what real hate speech is and how to avoid it. In fact, we need this for all our personal interactions.
8 Encouragements in Difficult Times
Here are 8 solid and enduring encouragements for us to value in the midst of difficult times. They should give us greater confidence and boldness in prayer.
Following the Rainbow Trail to its Original Meaning
The rainbow is a very prominent symbol of hope at present. There is a rainbow trail across streets, towns and countries. But when we consider the original meaning of the symbol in Scripture it is bright with even greater, more enduring and more certain hope.
What if the Coronavirus Comes to Your Home?
Can you really have contentment in the midst of panic and alarm about the spread of the Coronavirus? Jeremiah Burroughs shows how this is possible.
Resolution is a Way of Life
Resolutions may abound at the beginning of a new year but we need the whole of our lives to be governed by a spirit of believing resolution. Here is how we can obtain this spirit for ourselves.
Learning to Pronounce the Psalms
Lots of people apparently struggle to pronounce the word psalm and turn to google for help. But though we know the p is silent, are the psalms also silent in our praise?
When the Gospel Goes, What Else Goes?
Even atheists recognise our values depend on Christianity. We lose many blessings when the gospel goes from a people. How should that make us handle and value the gospel itself?
The Beauty of Christian Unity in a World of Division
We tend to accept disunity as inevitable. But Burgess calls us to addresses the spiritual and visible unity that Christ desires for His people. He shows how attractive it is. This should inspire and motivate us.
How Do I Know if I’m Putting Christ’s Interests First?
Half-committed Christians fail to seek Christ’s interests first and foremost. The Church suffers as a consequence. Here’s how to get our priorities straight.
How Do I Know What God Commands?
What has God’s authority as opposed to the authority of mere human beings? It’s a big question but here’s a straightforward and biblical approach. Five different levels of divine authority are outlined.
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