2010 Uganda Missionary Report
/Pastor Phil Proctor serves as missionary in Mbale, Uganda.
The Last Day (WCF 33.1-3)
/God has appointed a day when he will bring this history of the first creation to a close in which the purpose for which it was created (namely his glory) will be perfectly fulfilled.
Synods and Councils (WCF 31.1-4)
/Churches as members of the body of Christ are called to submit to one another and work together (in matters of faith) for the good of God’s people.
Church Censures (WCF 30.1-4)
/Church discipline is the earthly expression of heavenly realities through the declarative proclamation of God’s word.
The Purity of the Visible Church (WCF 25,3-5)
/The Church of Jesus Christ must understand two realities - namely that no church in this world is perfect or perfectly pure and that it is possible to degenerate to a reality where a particular body (or denomination) is no longer a true church at all, but rather a part of the kingdom of darkness.
The Visible v. The Invisible Church (WCF 25.1-2, 6)
/The Church of Jesus Christ, which is his kingdom, can be referred to in two ways - as invisible (referring to the eternal unseen reality) and as visible (referring to the temporary manifestation in this world).
The Limitations on Civil Governments and the Responsibilities of Citizens (WCF 23.3-4)
/Civil governments are to protect all their citizens regardless of religious belief and not intermeddle with religious affairs, and the citizens are to honor God by paying proper honor and tribute to their civil authorities.
The Nature and Purpose of Civil Government, Part 2 (WCF 23.1-2)
/The kingdoms of this world are legitimate institutions, given by God, for the common good of man, but are distinct entities from God's eternal kingdom.
The Nature and Purpose of Civil Government, Part 1 (WCF 23.1-2)
/The kingdoms of this world are legitimate institutions, given by God, for the common good of man, but are distinct entities from God's eternal kingdom.
Update on Worldwide Outreach
/Pastor Don Poundstone is a retired minister in the OPC and serves as a liaison of our presbytery to Worldwide Outreach. He took this opportunity to bring and update on these ministries in the OPC.
Lawful Oaths and Vows (WCF 22)
/Vows are a solemn declaration to God of your pledge to carry through on something weighty, lawful and within your ability.
The Trinity and Worship (WCF 21.2-3)
/The correct way to worship God is taught in the Bible and limited to what is taught in the Bible.
Why Worship? (Revelation 4)
/David Inks is the pastor of Westminster OPC in Monroe, WA.
The Source of Instruction in Worship (WCF 21.1)
/Man, being made in God’s image, innately knows that he needs to worship, but does not (innately) know how to worship.
Implications for Us (Ephesians 5:15-33)
/Our earthly marriages and relationships must be informed by the gospel, not the Law, if they are to mirror Christ's relationship to us and this is actually a higher (and harder) calling.
Marriage and the Gospel (Various Texts)
/In the gospel, God meets all the requirements of the Law for both parties so that he can have an unhindered and unending marriage relationship with is people.
Marriage, Divorce and the Prophets (Various Texts)
/The Prophets prosecute a divorce lawsuit where God exercises his right to divorce because of Israel’s infidelity and sends her away (as he had Adam and Eve so many years before).
Guest Teacher Matt Barker
/Pastor Matt Barker is the Associate Pastor at Emmanuel OPC in Kent, WA.
Marriage and the Law (Exodus 21:10-11; Deuteronomy 24:1-5)
/Marriage, under the Law, is a legal relationship that emphasizes individual responsibility to fulfill marital obligations and seeks to protect the rights of the individual.
Marriage in the Garden (Genesis 2:18-3:20)
/Marriage in the Garden of Eden was a picture of unhindered fellowship, but the fall twisted it to be an opportunity to serve self in the pursuit of personal glory.