Reformed and Confessional Podcast

In this episode, we discuss the holiness of God and the call for his people to be holy (Leviticus 19:2; Isaiah 6:1-7; Luke 5:1-10). Notes: New Heart Treasures R&C Patreon Geerhardus Vos on God's holiness (see page 187 of the PDF) Holy Helps for a Godly Life by Richard Rogers

In this episode, we look at the term "baby" in Luke's Gospel and David's "unformed substance" in the Psalms to clarify when life begins according to the Author of Scripture, Yahweh (Luke 1:39-45; 2:12-16; Psalm 139:13-16).

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In this episode, we share a blog about the blessed benefits of the resurrection: salvation, justification, blamelessness, and eternal life (Acts 24:14-16; 26:22-23; Romans 4:25; 1 Corinthians 15:21-22).

In this installment of the decalogue series, Nick talks about the sins forbidden in the first commandment and we begin with atheism. What is atheism? What does it look like? How do we know if we or someone around us is moving in the direction of atheism?

In this episode, John briefly highlights the wonderful displays of Reformed solidarity at this year's Covenant Conference: Conquering and to Conquer (Revelation 6:2).

In this episode, we examine and apply the Divines' claim that God knows all things and is most wise (1 Samuel 2:3; Psalm 147:4; Hebrews 4:12-13; Psalm 139:5-12). Sermon: Grace and Mercy for Belief and Obedience

In this episode we take a bit of a side step and discuss two ditches on either side when talking about the law of God: legalism and antinomianism. Both should be avoided by Christians but it is a little more difficult than it first appears.

In this episode, we read a recent blog that establishes the doctrine of the Trinity as the foundation for all our communion with God (Luke 11:1-4; 1 Thess. 5:17; Ps. 51:10; 2LBC 2.3). We also provide practical help for your everyday prayers. Sola Gratia!

In this episode, we go over question 103 of the Westminster Larger Catechism, and we discuss what idolatry is, and what it means to have no other Gods before Jesus Christ. Support this show and our site by going to Patreon and becoming a patron today! https://patreon.com/reformconfess?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

In this episode, we continue examining the WLC Q7 by studying the term "Almighty" (Genesis 17:1; Job 40:1-2). Notes: Instructions on how to obtain access to our Patron-exclusive podcast: Polemics Geerhardus Vos on El Shaddai (go to page 103 in the PDF) A body of divinitie, or, The summe and substance of Christian religion catechistically propounded, and explained, by way of question and...

Today we discuss question and answer 102 of the Westminster Larger Catechism as one last stop before we get to the first commandment.

In this episode, we introduce our new series on the 10 commandments, and we give an overview of the Preface to the 10 commandments.

In this episode, we continue examining the WLC Q7 by studying God's incomprehensibility and omnipresence (1 Kings 8:27; Psalm 139:1-13).

In this episode, we continue examining the WLC Q7 by studying God's eternality and unchangeableness (Psalm 90:2; James 1:17). Notes: Review of Jeremiah Burroughs' The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment.

In this episode, we continue our series titled "Getting to Know Our Great God" by examining the WLC Q7 (Genesis 17:1; James 1:17). We learn that God is all-sufficient with the help of Herman Bavinck and Edward Pearse. Reformed & Confessional: History of the Doxology by Rob Smith

In this episode, we continue examining the WLC Q7 by studying two aspects of God's infinity: Blessedness and Perfection (1 Timothy 6:15; Romans 9:5; Nehemiah 9:5). Among the Vesper Spires by Gregory Graybill A Beam of Divine Glory by Edward Pearse For information on James Ussher, see Archbishop James Ussher (1581-1656): His Life and Work, the Scholarship About Him, and His Significance for Confess...

In this episode, we continue examining the WLC Q7 by studying two aspects of God's infinity: Being and Glory (Exodus 3:14; Acts 7:2; John 11:4).

In this episode, we revisit the WLC Q7 which asks, "What is God?" Then, we provide some biblical basis for Louis Berkhof's claim that God is infinite, or free from all limitations (Job 11:1-9; 38:4-5).

In this episode, we share a sermon manuscript on Matthew 18:12-20 titled The Blessing of Church Discipline. Read the manuscript here .

In this episode, we present the idea of God's proprietary rights over all that he has made (Genesis 1:1; Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 5:12-15; Psalm 130:8; Galatians 4:5; Psalm 24:1; Psalm 50:12; Psalm 89:11).

In this episode, we compare the egalitarian and complementarian views on the roles of men and women, providing scripture, commentary, and conclusions from each position (Ephesians 5:22-25; 1 Peter 3:1-7; Colossians 3:18-19; Galatians 3:28).

In this episode, we continue to pursue the knowledge of our great God by examing John 4:24 and Jesus' declaration that, "God is Spirit."

In this episode, we preview our Summer series by comparing the beginning of Calvin's Institutes with the beginning of Augustine's Confessions. Then, we end our time together in the Westminster Larger Catechism.

From 2019-2022, John lived on the island of Guam. Please join us in prayer for the sanctification, strengthening, and sustainment of all those on Guam, according to God’s sovereign will.