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About arator

Jesus is alive and the whole Bible is about Him, and I am nobody. I like to till the earth and muse over all things theological.

Lord’s Day 30

Posted on July 26, 2009 by arator

(Second Part: Of Man’s Redemption—Questions 12-85) 80. What difference is there between the Lord’s Supper and the Popish Mass? The Lord’s Supper testifies to us, that we have full forgiveness of all our sins by the one sacrifice of Jesus … Continue reading →

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Fun in the Desert

Posted on July 24, 2009 by arator

his summer has been anything but dry. Usually after the spring rains, summer showers in Oklahoma—even here in northeastern Oklahoma— are few and far between. This year has been different, with soaking rains about every ten days or so. Now … Continue reading →

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An Eighteen-point Calvinist?

Posted on July 20, 2009 by arator

ost folks here in Oklahoma probably don’t have a clue who Doug Baker is. You better get to know him, because come August 1 he will take over the reins of our state association’s paper, the Baptist Messenger. The Messenger … Continue reading →

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Lord’s Day 29

Posted on July 19, 2009 by arator

(Second Part: Of Man’s Redemption—Questions 12-85) 78. Do then the bread and wine become the real body and blood of Christ? No: but as the water, in Baptism, is not changed into the blood of Christ, nor becomes the washing … Continue reading →

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Crepes and Crape Myrtles

Posted on July 17, 2009 by arator

ne meaning of crepe being defined as “a light, thin fabric with a wrinkled surface,” crape myrtle is aptly named. The petals of the blossom are anything but flat and/or thick, not that you can identify an individual petal of … Continue reading →

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Lord’s Day 28

Posted on July 12, 2009 by arator

(Second Part: Of Man’s Redemption—Questions 12-85) 75. How is it signified and sealed unto thee in the Holy Supper that thou dost partake of the one sacrifice of Christ on the cross and all His benefits? Thus; that Christ has … Continue reading →

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Nip It in the Bud

Posted on July 10, 2009 by arator

o this is not a post about Barney Fife. Magnolia ‘Jane’ is a lovely small tree, one that fits well in the residential landscape. Topping out at around twenty-five feet it will not dwarf a single-story dwelling. The leaves are … Continue reading →

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Calvin at 500

Posted on July 10, 2009 by arator

Happy 500th birthday, John Calvin. All this week Renewing Your Mind has been airing lectures of various aspects of John Calvin’s ministry. Catch the audio at the Ligonier web site, and look for air dates in the “Audio Archive” section … Continue reading →

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The Righteousness of God

Posted on July 7, 2009 by arator

The righteousness of God is that righteousness which His righteousness requires Him to require. (From Thom Smith, years and years ago.)

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Lord’s Day 27

Posted on July 5, 2009 by arator

(Second Part: Of Man’s Redemption—Questions 12-85) 72. Is then the outward washing with water itself the washing away of sins? No; for only the blood of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit cleanse us from all sin. 73. Why, then, … Continue reading →

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