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We believe in one baptism for the forgiveness of sins My favorite seminary professor, the late Dr. Jack Cottrell, did his doctoral dissertation on The History of Baptism. His findings have been summarized and published in two books Baptism and the Remission of Sins (Hester Publications, edited by David Fletcher), and more recently, and also more … Continue reading (Nicene Creed): One Baptism For the Forgiveness of Sins
In this episode Zach is joined by Stephen Auth to discuss his new book Visions of the Divine (Sophia Press, 2025). Get your FREE BOOK here. Get a copy of Stephen’s book here. ——— Have Feedback or Questions?Email usFind us on InstagramFollow us on XFollow us on Threads Find us on YouTube Please rate and … Continue reading (Episode 34): Stephen Auth | Visions of the Divine: Art and the Eucharist
Within the Nicene Creed there are many wonderful affirmations of the Christian faith. Many lines of prose where people affirm with gusto. Yet, one line remains influential and controversial. That line being “one holy catholic and apostolic Church.” Despite its controversy, in the proper context, one can embrace this line with excitement, too. The phrase … Continue reading (Nicene Creed): One Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church
In the south transept of Chartres Cathedral looms a magnificent rose window portraying the exaltation of Christ. Just beneath visitors will find five smaller lancet windows—the central featuring a regal Mary holding the infant Christ. The four on either side are more difficult to make out. Each window shows two men—one resting on the shoulders … Continue reading (Nicene Creed): Who Has Spoken Through The Prophets…
In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. Alan Harrelson to discuss the writing and legacy of Wendell Berry. Get your FREE BOOK here. Get a copy of Jayber Crow here. Dr. Harrelson’s Substack: https://thepipecottagejournal.substack.com/ ——— Have Feedback or Questions?Email usFind us on InstagramFollow us on XFollow us on Threads Find us on YouTube Please … Continue reading (Episode 33): Dr. Alan Harrelson | The Writings and Legacy of Wendell Berry
In this episode Zach is joined by Fr. Hans Boersma to discuss what it looks like to recover a sacramental understanding of reality. This discussion draws upon Fr. Boersma book Heavenly Participation (Eerdmans, 2011). Find a copy of Fr. Boersma’s book here. Get your FREE BOOK here. ——— Have Feedback or Questions?Email usFind us on … Continue reading (Episode 32): Fr. Hans Boersma | Recovering A Sacramental Understanding of Reality
As we continue to deepen our exploration and understanding of the Nicene Creed we come to the statement “We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life . . .” The first part of the creed established foundational and unifying clarity on such core beliefs as the divinity of Christ, along with a fuller understanding of his life and atoning work. The … Continue reading (Nicene Creed): We Believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life…
A few days ago my family and I were traveling and we saw a billboard that said “Jesus Christ…Coming Soon.” While the intent behind the message was likely to elicit fear in order to encourage people to “make a decision for Jesus” the statement is, nonetheless, true. As the Nicene Creed states, “He [Jesus] will … Continue reading (Nicene Creed): He Will Come Again in Glory…and His Kingdom Will Have No End
In this episode Zach is joined by Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson to discuss the importance of reading and the discovery of beauty through the written word. This is the subject of her book Reading For The Love of God (Brazos Press). Find a copy of Jessica’s book here. Get your FREE BOOK here. ——— Have … Continue reading (Episode 31): Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson | Reading for the Love of God
On this day in 1536, the grim gates of Belgium’s Vilvoorde Castle opened as William Tyndale was led from the dungeons to the courtyard. Weeks earlier he had been marched onto the same grounds, admonished by local clerics, and stripped of his priesthood in ritual humiliation. Now formally expelled from the bosom of the church, … Continue reading William Tyndale: Priest, Bible Translator, and Martyr
“He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.” In the Eucharistic liturgy of the Book of Common Prayer (2019) during the prayer of consecration we proclaim the mystery of our faith: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. This simple, yet profound, statement sits at the … Continue reading (Nicene Creed): He Ascended into Heaven and is Seated At The Right Hand of the Father
As a general rule, RFTG does now write articles in response to cultural events, whether those events are of a political or social nature. The reason for this is both practical and intentional. On the practical side we don’t have the staff to keep up with the 24/7 news cycle. Yet we also intentionally publish … Continue reading Lord, Show Us Your Love and Mercy
