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This week we look at the first ecumenical council: the Council of Nicea (A.D. 325).

Welcome to Hymn of the Week, episode 95. The Strife is o'er, the Battle Done Trinity Psalter Hymnal #366 Trinity Hymnal (revised) #275

We continue to consider the first Council of the New Testament Church, Jerusalem (c. A.D. 50). You can read about this in Acts 15.

Today we begin to look at the first church council, which is described for us in Acts 15.

Welcome to Hymn of the Week, episode 94. Lamb, Precious Lamb, #353 in the Trinity Psalter Hymnal, or find it on the author's website: https://www.hymnsofdevotion.com/lamb-precious-lamb

This week we begin a new series on the early councils of the Church. Today we think a little about the history of councils in general, as well as the value of them. Recommended reading for those who want more: Nick Needham, 2000 Years of Christ's Power , vol. 1 Nick Needham, editer, Daily Readings from the Early Church Fathers Carl Trueman, Crisis of Confidence: Reclaiming the Historic Faith i...

In this, our final segment of Belgium's Greatest export, we consider Article 37 of the Belgic Confession: The Last Judgement.

Today in another segment on the Belgic Confession of Faith, we consider Article 36, on the civil government.

This week's segment of Belguim's greatest export will continue thinking about the Lord's Supper, this time considering the hard question of the warnings given to those who partake.

This week we continue looking at the Belgic Confession of Faith, with Article 35. We will spend two weeks on this article, considering the Lord's Supper.

Hymn of the week, episode 93 This is #3 in the Trinity Psalter Hymnal. I apologize for the lower sound quality. I'm not sure why this is this week, but will seek to resolve it before the next episode.

Today we consider what the Belgic Confession of Faith says about the sacrament of baptism. Why is this needed, when Scripture presents circumcision as signifying the same things? Also, what does the cleansing? And, should I be re-baptized?

This week on Belgium's Greatest Export, we consider Article 33 of the Belgic Confession, on the Sacraments.

Hymn of the week #92 This is Hymn number 154 in the Trinity Psalter Hymnal, or number 394 in the Trinity Hymnal (revised).

In this episode of Belgium's Greatest Export we look at Belgic Confession Articles 30-31. These deal with the biblical officers of the church, why we need them, how they become officers, and how we ought to view them.

Welcome back to the Belguim's Greatest Export series. Today we look at Article 29, The Marks of the True Church. These marks are: 1) faithful preaching of the Word of God 2) right administration of the Sacraments 3) loving, yet uncompromising, use of Church Discipline

Today in Belgium's Greatest Export, we look at Belgic Confession, Article 28 on the individual and the church. A controversial article, but worth our consideration. Check out Ryan M. McGraw's The Ark of Safety: is there salvation outside of the church?

Hymn of the Week #91 Find it here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/ligonier-public-media/misc/OHowtheGraceofGodAmazesMe.pdf And you can listen to the Saint Andrew's Chamber Choir singing this hymn: https://s3.amazonaws.com/ligonier-public-media/misc/OHowtheGraceofGodAmazesMe.mp3 Thanks to Jesse Johnson for recording a version of this for the Christ Church Podcast!

Welcome back to Belgium's Greatest Export. Today we consider Article 27, which brings us into a section on the church.

Hymn of the week #90 Found in the Trinity Psalter Hymnal #153; or in the Trinity Hymnal (revised) #392.

This episode I read a letter that I wrote several years back to a friend, and then edited to share with the church. Lord willing, we will resume Belgium's Greatest Export next week.

Hymn of the Week #89 Safely Through Another Week Trinity Psalter Hymnal #152 Trinity Hymnal (revised) #391

Episode #88 of Hymn of the Week Lord of the Sabbath, Hear us Pray: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #151 Trinity Hymnal (revised) #390

Today, consider with us Article 26 of the Belgic Confession of Faith, Christ the Intercessor.

Hymn of the week #87: Let all mortal flesh keep silence Guest host: Peter Johnson, elder at Christ Church 292 in the Trinity Psalter Hymnal 193 in the Trinity Hymnal (revised)