Reformed Classics

http://reformedforum.s3.amazonaws.com/icr/icr1–15_01–04.mp3Sections 1. A twofold knowledge of God—viz. before the fall and after it. The former here considered. Particular rules or precautions to be observed in this discussion. What we are taught by a body formed ant of the dust, and tenanted by a spirit. 2. The immortality of the soul proved from, 1. The testimony […]

http://reformedforum.s3.amazonaws.com/icr/icr1–14_17–22.mp3Sections 17. Though the devil is always opposed in will and endeavour to the will of God, he can do nothing without his permission and consent. 18. God so overrules wicked spirits as to permit them to try the faithful, and rule over the wicked. 19. The nature of bad angels. They are spiritual essences […]

http://reformedforum.s3.amazonaws.com/icr/icr1–14_12–16.mp3Sections 12. Use of the doctrine of Scripture concerning the holy angels. 13. The doctrine concerning bad angels or devils reduced to four heads. 1. That we may guard against their wiles and assaults. 14. That we may be stimulated to exercises of piety. Why one angel in the singular number often spoken of. 15. […]

http://reformedforum.s3.amazonaws.com/icr/icr1–14_07–11.mp3Sections 7. A kind of prefects over kingdoms and provinces, but specially the guardians of the elect. Not certain that every believer is under the charge of a single angel. Enough, that all angels watch over the safety of the Church. 8. The number and orders of angels not defined. Why angels said to be […]

http://reformedforum.s3.amazonaws.com/icr/icr1–14_01–06.mp31. The mere fact of creation should lead us to acknowledge God, but to prevent our falling away to Gentile fictions, God has been pleased to furnish a history of the creation. An impious objection, Why the world was not created sooner? Answer to it. Shrewd saying of an old man. 2. For the same […]

http://reformedforum.s3.amazonaws.com/icr/icr1–13_26–29.mp3Sections 26. Previous refutations further explained. 27. Reply to certain passages produced from Irenaeus. The meaning of Irenaeus. 28. Reply to certain passages produced from Tertullian. The meaning of Tertullian. 29. Anti Trinitarians refuted by ancient Christian writers; e.g., Justin, Hilary. Objections drawn from writings improperly attributed to Ignatius. Conclusion of the whole discussion concerning […]

http://reformedforum.s3.amazonaws.com/icr/icr1–13_21–25.mp3Sections 21. Refutation of Arian, Macedonian, and Anti Trinitarian heresies. Caution to be observed. 22. The more modern Anti Trinitarians, and especially Servetus, refuted. 23. Other Anti Trinitarians refuted. No good objection that Christ is called the Son of God, since he is also called God. Impious absurdities of some heretics. 24. The name of […]

http://reformedforum.s3.amazonaws.com/icr/icr1–13_16–20.mp3Sections 16. What view to be taken of the Trinity. The form of Christian baptism proves that there are in one essence. The Arian and Macedonian heresies. 17. Of the distinction of Persons. They are distinct, but not divided. This proved. 18. Analogies taken from human affairs to be cautiously used. Due regard to be […]

http://reformedforum.s3.amazonaws.com/icr/icr1–13_11–15.mp3 Passages from the New Testament in which the Son is acknowledged to be the Lord of Hosts, the Judge of the world, the God of glory, the Creator of the world, the Lord of angels, the King of the Church, the eternal Λόγος, God blessed for ever, God manifest in the flesh, the equal […]

http://reformedforum.s3.amazonaws.com/icr/icr1–13_06–10.mp3 After the definition of the term follows a definition and explanation of the thing meant by it. The distinction of Persons. Proofs of the eternal Deity of the Son. The Son the λόγος of the Eternal Father, and, therefore, the Son Eternal God. Objection. Reply. Objection, that the Λόγος began to be when the […]

http://reformedforum.s3.amazonaws.com/icr/icr1–13_01–05.mp3Sections Scripture, in teaching that the essence of God is immense and spiritual, refutes not only idolaters and the foolish wisdom of the world, but also the Manichees and Anthropomorphites. These latter briefly refuted. In this one essence are three persons, yet so that neither is there a triple God, nor is the simple essence […]

http://reformedforum.s3.amazonaws.com/icr/icr1–12.mp3Sections Scripture, in teaching that there is but one God, does not make a dispute about words, but attributes all honour and religious worship to him alone. This proved, 1st, By the etymology of the term. 2d, By the testimony of God himself, when he declares that he is a jealous God, and will not […]

http://reformedforum.s3.amazonaws.com/icr/icr1–11_13–16.mp3Sections Whether it is expedient to have images in Christian temples. Absurd defence of the worship of images by the second so-called Council of Nice. Sophisms or perversions of Scripture in defence of images in churches. Passages adduced in support of the worship of images. The blasphemous expressions of some ancient idolaters approved by not […]

http://reformedforum.s3.amazonaws.com/icr/icr1–11_09–12.mp3Sections Of the worship of images. Its nature. A pretext of idolaters refuted. Pretexts of the heathen. Genius of idolaters. Evasion of the Papists. Their agreement with ancient idolaters. Refutation of another evasion or sophism—viz. the distinction of δυλια and λατρια. Third division of the chapter—viz. the use and abuse of images. Download Participants: Camden […]

http://reformedforum.s3.amazonaws.com/icr/icr1–11_05_08.mp3Sections Objection,—That images are the books of the unlearned. Objection answered, 1. Scripture declares images to be teachers of vanity and lies. Answer continued, 2. Ancient Theologians condemn the formation and worship of idols. Answer continued,—3. The use of images condemned by the luxury and meretricious ornaments given to them in Popish Churches. The Church […]

http://reformedforum.s3.amazonaws.com/icr/icr1–11_01_04.mp3Sections God is opposed to idols, that all may know he is the only fit witness to himself. He expressly forbids any attempt to represent him by a bodily shape. Reasons for this prohibition from Moses, Isaiah, and Paul. The complaint of a heathen. It should put the worshipers of idols to shame. Consideration of […]

http://reformedforum.s3.amazonaws.com/icr/icr1–10.mp3Sections Explanation of the knowledge of God resumed. God as manifested in Scripture, the same as delineated in his works. The attributes of God as described by Moses, David, and Jeremiah. Explanation of the attributes. Summary. Uses of this knowledge. Scripture, in directing us to the true God, excludes the gods of the heathen, who, […]

http://reformedforum.s3.amazonaws.com/icr/icr1–09.mp3Sections The temper and error of the Libertines, who take to themselves the name of spiritual, briefly described. Their refutation. 1. The Apostles and all true Christians have embraced the written Word. This confirmed by a passage in Isaiah; also by the example and words of Paul. 2. The Spirit of Christ seals the doctrine […]

http://reformedforum.s3.amazonaws.com/icr/icr1–08.mp3Sections Secondary helps to establish the credibility of Scripture. I. The arrangement of the sacred volume. II. Its dignity. III. Its truth. IV. Its simplicity. V. Its efficacy. The majesty conspicuous in the writings of the Prophets. Special proofs from the Old Testament. I. The antiquity of the Books of Moses. This antiquity contrasted with […]

http://reformedforum.s3.amazonaws.com/icr/icr1–07.mp3Sections The authority of Scripture derived not from men, but from the Spirit of God. Objection, That Scripture depends on the decision of the Church. Refutation, I. The truth of God would thus be subjected to the will of man. II. It is insulting to the Holy Spirit. III. It establishes a tyranny in the […]