Reformed Essays

Memorial God instructed Jews to mark a milestone with twelve stones when they cross the river Jordan Joshua 4. Purim 14 th day of the month of Adar, got relief from their enemies, turning sorrow into gladness, sending gifts and food to one another Esther 9:20-21 John chapter five hints that Jesus attended a feast of Purim, what the feast was is a matter of debate. The Jews celebrated the feast of Purim that God did not command, this was not a sin, a group of people and their children celebrated a milestone of being saved from a genocide, their lives, a blessing on its own were spared from certain death. Synagogue A synagogue was attended by Jesus and the Apostles, sometimes synagogue gathers people for evil/hostile intentions (Psalm 21:17) (Truth or Tradition, 2012) . The origins of the synagogue are obscure, but it seems they began in Exile  (Truth or Tradition, 2012) . If the synagogues were observed by Jesus himself, those who say Christmas must not be ...

Why go to Seminary? Zanele Arlington Jiane 2018 April 19 "I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commandment is exceedingly broad." Psalm 119:96 Many brothers and sisters in the Lord often ask when I reveal I am studying Theology; "What is the point of a seminary education when we have the Holy Spirit who is our teacher?" The answer is simple. The Holy Spirit works through the word of God. The Holy Spirit superintended the writing of the Bible (2 Peter 1:21), and the church’s witness to the canon of scripture.  Our professed belief in the Holy Spirit must reflect these facts. Private scriptural interpretations are a misnomer in light of 2 Peter 1:21. No one should claim private revelation apart from the Word. Jesus’ Great Commission prompts his disciples to “teach them to obey all I have commanded you” (Matthew 18:16-20). These broad commandments cannot be grasped in light of this verse but must be learned nonetheless. Seminary affords a st...