January 5, 2025The reason Jesus told Mary Magdalene not to cling to Him, but later allowed Thomas to touch Him, comes down…
January 3, 2025Attending a same-sex wedding poses significant theological concerns. Scripture is unequivocal in its teaching that marriage is ordained by God…
August 6, 2024Provisionism is a relatively new theological perspective that has emerged within Christian circles, particularly among some Southern and Independent Baptists.…
July 24, 2024Cultural Christianity refers to a form of Christianity in which individuals identify as Christians due to cultural, societal, or familial…
July 8, 2024The name "Jesus" is used instead of "Yeshua" primarily due to linguistic and translational history. This transliteration process, typical for…
July 7, 2024The issue of abortion is a highly contentious and emotional topic. For Christians, the guiding principle in addressing such ethical…
July 6, 2024Common grace refers to the theological concept that God's grace extends to all humanity, regardless of their faith or relationship…
July 5, 2024The topic of whether women can serve as pastors or elders is indeed one of the most debated issues in…
July 1, 2024"The Marrow of Modern Divinity" is a theological work written by Edward Fisher, first published in 1645. The book is…
April 27, 2023A. The second commandment forbiddeth the worshiping of God by images,(( Deuteronomy 4:15-19. Take ye therefore good heed unto yourselves;…
April 25, 2023A. The second commandment requireth the receiving, observing, and keeping pure and entire, all such religious worship and ordinances as…
April 24, 2023Back on April 12th we made the announcement that our community was closing until further notice due to software we…
April 12, 2023As of this post, we sadly announce the closing of our community forum. Although participation was very scarce, this is…
March 27, 2023PREFACE It is the wish of the ministers of the congregation of Embden that the grace and peace of God…
March 17, 2023The story of St. Patrick is more thrilling in reality than in the myths and legends that surround him. Nowadays,…
March 9, 2023An original hymn that is inspired directly from scripture to glorify the holiness of God. (Isaiah 6:3, Revelation 4:8) Verse…
March 6, 2023Hell is often described as a place of eternal punishment and suffering, reserved for those who have rejected God and…
February 26, 2023The phrase "Post Tenebras, Lux" (After darkness, light) was a rallying cry of the Protestant Reformers during the 16th century.…
February 25, 2023Reformed theology, a doctrine pure,A guide for living, a light that endures. From grace alone we are saved and free,…
February 25, 2023The doctrine of divine simplicity, as understood in reformed theology, states that God is without any parts or properties, and…
February 23, 2023When we first launched We Are Reformed, we wanted an "in your face" type of logo. Unfortunately we never quite…
February 20, 2023Biblical revival refers to a movement of spiritual awakening and renewal that is rooted in the teachings and practices of…
February 20, 2023There are several key biblical elements that are necessary for a revival to occur: In other words, the key biblical…
February 1, 2023Christian reformers, brave and bold, Their hearts on fire, their souls on hold. With Scripture as their guide and sword,…
January 31, 2023Mid-Acts dispensationalism (( also known as Hyperdispensationalism or Pauline Dispensationalism )) is a heretical theology that emphasizes an even greater…
January 29, 2023R.C. Sproul, also known as Robert Charles Sproul, was a prominent American theologian, author, and pastor who made significant contributions…
January 27, 2023The Holiness of God, a burning fire, A consuming flame, our hearts desire. A light too bright for mortal eyes,…
January 26, 2023In Romans 1:18, Paul states that "the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of…
January 22, 2023John Calvin was a French theologian, pastor, and reformer who lived in the 16th century. He is best known for…
January 19, 2023The Bible teaches the doctrine of predestination in several passages, particularly in the New Testament letters of Romans and Ephesians.…
August 1, 2022Greek Πιστεύω εἰς θεòν πατέρα, παντοκράτορα, ποιητὴν οὐρανοῦ καὶ γῆς. Καὶ (εἰς) Ἰησοῦν Χριστòν, υἱὸν αὐτοῦ τòν μονογενῆ, τòν κύριον…
March 22, 2022A. The second commandment is, Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that…
March 21, 2022Instruction of Children: That Is, the Five Main Parts of Christian Doctrine Put into Question and Answer Form for the…
March 12, 2022Welcome to our weekly roundup of news, updates, and other exciting things you may have missed. This weeks line up…
March 11, 2022The Confession of the Synod of Cassel or more appropriately, The Hessian Confession, was adopted by a General Synod at…
March 11, 2022The Hessian Confession is commonly referred to as the Confession of the Synod of Cassel. Both that confession and this…
March 10, 2022A. These words before me in the first commandment teach us, that God, who seeth all things, taketh notice of,…
March 9, 2022A. The first commandment forbiddeth the denying, (( Psalm 14:1. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no…
March 8, 2022The Protestant statement of belief drawn up by John Craig in 1581 when it was feared that Popery might be…
March 7, 2022A. The first commandment requireth us to know and acknowledge God to be the only true God, and our God;…
March 4, 2022Welcome to our weekly roundup of news, updates, and other exciting things you may have missed. This weeks line up…
March 3, 2022The Augsburg Confession and subsequent repeating of it in the The Confession of Anhalt, or Repetitio Anhaltina, is not considered…
March 2, 2022A. The first commandment is, Thou shalt have no other gods before me. (( Exodus 20:3. Thou shalt have no…
March 2, 2022This confession is part of a series or collection of what's commonly labeled as the "Minor German Reformed Confessions" or…
March 1, 2022A Brief Statement of Faith To those who everywhere in the Low Countries, and particularly in this city, N, adhere…
February 28, 2022The following overview on the Minor German Reformed Confessions comes from the book: The Creeds of Christendom by Phillip Schaff…
February 28, 2022A. The preface to the ten commandments teacheth us, that because God is the Lord, and our God, and Redeemer,…
February 25, 2022Welcome to our weekly roundup of news, updates, and other exciting things you may have missed. This weeks line up…
February 25, 2022We believe in a God the Father Almightymaker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. And in…
February 24, 2022Summary of the confession of faith that must be made by those who wish to be held as members of…
February 23, 2022A. The preface to the ten commandments is in these words, I am the Lord thy God, which have brought…
February 22, 2022(Modus Concordiae) (Nagyenyed, Hungary and Transylvania, 1564) 1. Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord…
February 21, 2022A. The sum of the ten commandments is, to love the Lord our God with all our heart, with all…
February 18, 2022Welcome to our weekly roundup of news, updates, and other exciting things you may have missed. This weeks line up…
February 17, 2022ARTICLE I - Of Faith in the Holy Trinity There is but one living and true God, everlasting, without body,…
February 16, 2022A. The moral law is summarily comprehended in the ten commandments. (( Deuteronomy 4:13. And he declared unto you his…
January 31, 2022A. The rule which God at first revealed to man for his obedience, was the moral law. (( Romans 2:14-15.…
January 28, 2022The Geneva Confession was originally credited to John Calvin in 1536 by Beza who said Calvin wrote it as a…
January 27, 2022A. The duty which God requireth of man, is obedience to his revealed will. (( Deuteronomy 29:29. The secret things…
January 26, 2022The Waldensian Confession of Faith was copied from manuscripts bearing a similar title that were dated 1120, nearly 400 years…
January 21, 2022It's been a few weeks (plus a new year) since we've sent out this weekly update. We've been very busy…
January 21, 2022A. At the resurrection, believers, being raised up in glory, (( 1 Corinthians 15:42-43. So also is the resurrection of…
January 20, 2022Confession of faith, made in one accord by the French people, who desire to live according to the purity of…
January 19, 2022A. The souls of believers are at their death made perfect in holiness, (( Hebrews 12:23. To the general assembly…
January 12, 2022A. The benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification, are, assurance of God’s…
January 11, 2022CATECHISM OF THE CHURCH OF GENEVA,BEING A FORM OF INSTRUCTION FOR CHILDRENTHE DOCTRINE OF CHRIST.DEDICATION. JOHN CALVIN TO THE FAITHFUL…
January 10, 2022A. Sanctification is the work of God’s free grace, (( Ezekiel 36:27. And I will put my spirit within you,…
January 8, 2022A. Adoption is an act of God’s free grace,a whereby we are received into the number, and have a right…
January 4, 2022The following poem began appearing in 1578 in the front matter of most Geneva Bibles. The author is unknown. Here…
January 3, 2022Articles agreed on by the Bishops and other learned men in the Synod at London, in the year of our…
December 29, 2021Welcome to our weekly roundup of news, updates, and other exciting things you may have missed. This weeks line up…
December 23, 2021A. Justification is an act of God’s free grace, (( Romans 3:24. Being justified freely by his grace through the…
December 22, 2021This Confession was composed by a number of Swiss divines (Bullinger, Grynæus, Myconius, and others), delegated and assembled for the…
December 21, 2021A. They that are effectually called do in this life partake of justification, adoption, and sanctification, and the several benefits…
December 20, 2021Confession of Faith and Religion Of the Barons and Nobles Of the Kingdom of Bohemia Presented To the Most Serene…
December 13, 2021A. Effectual calling is the work of God’s Spirit, whereby, convincing us of our sin and misery, enlightening our minds…
December 11, 2021Welcome to our weekly roundup of news, updates, and other exciting things you may have missed. This weeks line up…
December 9, 2021A. The Spirit applieth to us the redemption purchased by Christ, by working faith in us, (( Romans 10:17. So…
December 8, 2021A. We are made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ, by the effectual application of it to us by…
December 7, 2021The Apostles' Creed originated in response partly due to a distortion of Apostolic teachings that were present in some communities,…
December 7, 2021There are two variations of the Apostles' Creed, we will present both with a link to a Common Question often…
December 6, 2021A. Christ’s exaltation consisteth in his rising again from the dead on the third day, (( 1 Corinthians 15:4. And…
December 3, 2021Welcome to our weekly roundup of news, updates, and other exciting things you may have missed. This weeks line up…
December 2, 2021A. Christ’s humiliation consisted in his being born, and that in a low condition, (( Luke 2:7. And she brought…
December 1, 2021I. CONCERNING GOD We believe in God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, one holy, divine Trinity,…
November 30, 2021A. Christ executeth the office of a king, in subduing us to himself, in ruling and defending us, (( Psalm…
November 29, 2021A Short and Clear Exposition of the Christian Faith Preached by Huldreich Zwingli, Written by Zwingli Himself Shortly Before His…
November 26, 2021Welcome to our weekly roundup of news, updates, and other exciting things you may have missed. This weeks line up…
November 25, 2021It's hard to believe it's already Thanksgiving Day again. Each year millions of Americans gather together to celebrate this festive…
November 24, 2021A. Christ executeth the office of a priest, in his once offering up of himself a sacrifice to satisfy divine…
November 23, 2021CONFESSION OF THE FOUR CITIES STRASBURG, CONSTANCE, MEMMINGEN AND LINDAU. WHISLIN THEY SET FORTH THEIR FAITH TO HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY…
November 22, 2021A. Christ executeth the office of a prophet, in revealing to us, by his Word (( Luke 4:18-19, 21. The…
November 20, 2021Welcome to our weekly roundup of news, updates, and other exciting things you may have missed. This weeks line up…
November 19, 2021A. Christ, as our Redeemer, executeth the offices of a prophet, (( Deuteronomy 18:18. I will raise them up a…
November 18, 2021The ten theses of Berne were purportedly written by colleagues of Huldrych (Ulrich) Zwingli (1484–1531) and revised by the Reformer…
November 17, 2021A. Christ, the Son of God, became man, by taking to himself a true body, and a reasonable soul, ((…
November 16, 2021Huldrych (Ulrich) Zwingli (1484–1531), a prominent leader of the Swiss Reformation, prepared these “Articles” as “talking points” for the First…
November 15, 2021A. The only Redeemer of God’s elect is the Lord Jesus Christ, (( John 14:6. Jesus saith unto him, I…
November 12, 2021Welcome to our weekly roundup of news, updates, and other exciting things you may have missed. This weeks line up…
November 12, 2021The order of salvation or the ordo salutis, focuses on the order of salvation based on the acts of God…
