Glossary of Terms for Reformed Churches

Glossary of Terms for Reformed Churches

Due to their intense love for scripture, Reformed Christians also love to discuss theology. This Theological Glossary is offered to help non-reformed or newly-reformed Christians better understand and engage in such discussions. If there is a theological term you like...
Not willing that any should perish?

Not willing that any should perish?

Question: The Bible seems to teach Divine election very clearly, and yet 2 Peter 3:9 says that God is not willing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. How do you explain this verse? Thanks for your question. I have found two main ways this verse is...
Understanding & Addressing Offenses

Understanding & Addressing Offenses

In Matthew 18, Jesus alerts us to the seriousness of offenses, encourages us to avoid them through humility, equips us to deal with them in an orderly manner, and assures us of his spiritual presence when offenses result in church discipline. Pastor McShaffrey taught...
The Doctrine of Angels

The Doctrine of Angels

Midweek Bible study during the month of March 2012 was held at the McShaffrey home on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. on the topic of Angelology. Study guides are available below:   Study One – Introduction 1. Angels were created by God to worship him and...
The Doctrine of Hell

The Doctrine of Hell

During the month of February 2012, we studied what the Bible teaches about Hell. While this admittedly-uncomfortable doctrine is often neglected in most churches, we profited greatly from discussing it together. For your own private instruction and encouragement, we...