The wrath of God

‘For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth.’ Romans 1.18. The wrath of God tends to be down-played in the modern era and people focus on ‘God is Love’. However, this repudiates an overaching theme that runs from Genesis through [...]

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Sin

Introduction Sin is described in the Bible as transgression of the law of God (1 John 3:4) and rebellion against God (Deuteronomy 9:7; Joshua 1:18) Genesis 3 describes the initial rebellion against God. Since that time, sin has been passed down through the generations. Romans 5:12 tells us that through Adam, sin entered the world [...]

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The 5 solas

The Reformation of the 16th Century called people to return to the ancient Christian faith, as revealed in the Bible. One of the cries of the Reformation was Ad Fontes, Latin for ‘to the sources’, they wanted the Church to return to what have come to be known as the Five Solas (Latin: alones). 1. [...]

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The Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion

The Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion were established in 1563, and are the historic defining statements of Anglican doctrine. The articles, finalized in 1571, had a lasting effect on religion in the United Kingdom and elsewhere through their incorporation into and propagation through the Book of Common Prayer. Here are the articles in full.   I. Of [...]

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