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EnLARGEd Series- Westminster Larger Catechism Q&A #2

"For an enlarged passionate Glorying and Enjoyment of God." 

I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart! (Psa 119:32 ESV)

EnLarged is intended to be a online devotional guide: a journey toward understanding the Q&A presented in the Westminster Larger Catechism (1647)

In this video, we examine Q&A #2 of the Westminster Larger Catechism: 
Q. 2. How doth it appear that there is a God?
A. The very light of nature in man, and the works of God, declare plainly that there is a God; but his Word and Spirit only, do sufficiently and effectually reveal him unto men for their salvation.
Rom. 1:19-20; Ps. 19:1-3; Acts 17:28; 1 Cor. 2:9-10; 2 Tim. 3:15-17; Isa. 59:21

Simply, in order to come to know God, we as creatures depend upon God to communicate Himself to us by way of "general revelation" and "special revelation." 

GENERAL REVELATION: 
19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. 20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.
 (Rom 1:19-20 ESV)
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.
 2 Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.
 3 There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. (Psa 19:1-3 ESV) 

28 for "'In him we live and move and have our being'; as even some of your own poets have said, "'For we are indeed his offspring.' (Act 17:28 ESV) 

SPECIAL REVELATION: 

15 and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. (2Ti 3:15-17 ESV) 
9 But, as it is written, "What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him"-- 10 these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. (1Co 2:9-10 ESV) 

21 "And as for me, this is my covenant with them," says the LORD: "My Spirit that is upon you, and my words that I have put in your mouth, shall not depart out of your mouth, or out of the mouth of your offspring, or out of the mouth of your children's offspring," says the LORD, "from this time forth and forevermore." (Isa 59:21 ESV)

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EnLARGEd Series- Westminster Larger Catechism Q&A #1

"For an enlarged passionate Glorying and Enjoyment of God." 

I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart! (Psa 119:32 ESV)

EnLarged is intended to be a online devotional guide: a journey toward understanding the Q&A presented in the Westminster Larger Catechism (1647)

In this video, we examine Q&A #1 of the Westminster Larger Catechism: 
Q. 1. What is the chief and highest end of man?
A. Man’s chief and highest end is to glorify God, and fully to enjoy him for ever.
Rom. 11:36; 1 Cor. 10:31; Ps. 73:24-28; John 17:21-23.

GLORIFYING GOD: 
Romans 11:36 — English Standard Version (ESV)
36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.
1 Corinthians 10:31 — English Standard Version (ESV)
31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

AND ENJOYING GOD FULLY: 
Psalm 73:24–28 — English Standard Version (ESV)
24 You guide me with your counsel,
and afterward you will receive me to glory.
25 Whom have I in heaven but you?
And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you.
26 My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
27 For behold, those who are far from you shall perish;
you put an end to everyone who is unfaithful to you.
28 But for me it is good to be near God;
I have made the Lord God my refuge,
that I may tell of all your works.

John 17:21–23 — English Standard Version (ESV)
21 that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22 The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one, 23 I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me.

enLARGEd Series Intro

"For an enlarged passionate Glorying and Enjoyment of God."

I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart! (Psa 119:32 ESV)

EnLarged is intended to be a online devotional guide: a journey toward understanding the Q&A presented in the Westminster Larger Catechism (1647)

This is Pastor Justin Westmoreland from the Fully Alive Athlete Pastor Channel. I am an ordained minister of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and a certified personal trainer of the American Council on Exercise.

I enjoy making connections between spiritual, physical, mental, and relational fitness. If we neglect any part of our person then we will become dysfunctional. However, when we commit to bringing up one component of our health underneath the right grid (to the glory of God and for his enjoyment) then this will generally positively impact our integrated, total health of our persons and communities.

We call this channel Fully Alive after a quotation attributed to the early church father, Irenaeus, "God's glory is seen in man fully alive. Since 2015, I have discovered a thing I like to call, "Doxological Fitness." When I had a major physical health revival, I began to experience a spiritual revival, which fueled greater health for me relational, mentally, spiritually, and even greater health physically. I discovered that all these components integrate and hold one another together.

Our church is Trinity Presbyterian Church of Norman. We meet at the Wesley Building on the corner of the campus of the University of Oklahoma, 428 W Lindsey. For more info about the church, go to www.trinitynorman.com

Day 158 Daily Bible Reading Club (2 Chronicles 28-29 John 17)

Today's video previews/reviews 2 Chronicles 28-29 & John 17.

See below for the entire reading plan. 

Recap of Content in this video: 
2 Chron 28-29 spotlights two kings of Judah: Ahaz and Hezekiah. More on Hezekiah next video.

In John 17, we see that Jesus on the night in which he was betrayed spent a good portion of time praying and crying out for his disciples living then and all who were to come (even me!). We can pray to God and use Jesus' own prayer as a guide and sure promises that we can hold onto as we approach the Father. 

 

Day 157 Bible Reading Club ”I am not Alone” (2 Chronicles 25-27 John 16)

In this series of videos/playlist, I invite you to come read the Bible with us! 
Today's video previews/reviews 2 Chronicles 25-27 & John 16.

See below for the entire reading plan. 

Recap of Content in this video: 
2 Chron 25-27 spotlights three kings of Judah with King Uzziah in the middle. Uzziah was proud and refused to listen to God's representatives. Only the priests were allowed inside the Temple to do the work Uzziah set out to do. God struck Uzziah with leprosy rendering him unclean. Despite this sad history, the theme of the section is that there is hope for those readers who trust the word and promises of God. 

In John 16, we see that Jesus' disciples would soon be terrified and abandon him, yet the Lord who would be crucified would not abandon them, but in their abandonment Jesus was righteously living active obedience to make peace for all sinners who will trust in Him for salvation and forgiveness of their sins. 

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