Creeds & Deeds- Devotions & Study

Paul Always looks to rejoice, no matter what he is going through, so that whether he dies or lives, His life will be honoring to Jesus. We should strive to follow his example!

-Psalm 143 (From the ESV)

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 36

Daily devotional and study over Philippians 1:18-20. Written by Alex Washburn 2019

God uses prayer to help ensure the salvation of the elect!

-Psalm 142 (From the ESV)

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 35

Daily devotional and study over Philippians 1:18-20. Written by Alex Washburn 2019

Paul’s overarching theme in the book of Philippians is joy! He wants us to rejoice in the Lord through all seasons of life.

-Psalm 141 (From the ESV)

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 34

Daily devotional and study over Philippians 1:18-20. Written by Alex Washburn 2019

-Scripture Guided Meditation using ACTS method
-The Lord’s prayer

Are you ready to defend the Faith? Do you truly believe that God is worth defending?

-Psalm 139b (From the Trinity Psalter)

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 32

Daily devotional and study over Philippians 1:15-18

-The Lord’s prayer

Do you rejoice in the success of others or do you become envious, and start pointless rivalries?

-Psalm 138b (From the Trinity Psalter)

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 31

Daily devotional and study over Philippians 1:15-18

-ACTS method of Prayer and scripture guided meditation
-The Lord’s prayer

Heinrich Bullinger filled the gap left in Zurich after Zwingli died, then led that city’s reformation for the next 41 years. Also, he had a magnificent beard.

-Psalm 139:1-15 (From the Trinity Psalter)

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 30

Jesus promises are a treasure worth more than anything this world can offer us.

-Psalm 138 (From the Trinity Psalter)

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 29

Devotion based on Philippians 1:12-14 written by Alex Washburn copyright 2019

-ACTS method of Prayer and scripture guided meditation
-The Lords Prayer

Are you willing to suffer or even die for Christ?

-Psalm 137 (From the Trinity Psalter)

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 28

Devotion based on Philippians 1:12-14 written by Alex Washburn copyright 2019

-ACTS method of Prayer and scripture guided meditation
-The Lords Prayer

While Paul was in Prison for his faith, he wrote to the Philippians that his imprisonment has ended up being for the good, because it has served the Gospel. Through this we learn how God will use our trials to advance his kingdom when we stand firm in Christ through the fiercest storms.

-Psalm 135:8-21 (From the Trinity Psalter)

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 26

Devotion based on Philippians 1:12-14 written by Alex Washburn copyright 2019

-ACTS method of Prayer and scripture guided meditation
-The Lords Prayer

Look deeply at the Reformation, and you will see that it’s more than printing presses and theses nailed to doors and theological debates. It’s the story of ordinary believers, husbands and wives and fathers and mothers, poised in the words of Scripture, reclaiming the primacy of Jesus Christ for their lives, their marriages, their families, and their eternal hopes, who stand as a cloud of witnesses calling us to do likewise. They call us to hold our biblical convictions without wavering, to enjoy God’s earthly blessings, and to endure all momentary afflictions now for the great eternal joy set before us. Today, we learn about Hellen Stirke, one of the ordinary people who was martyred for her Protestant faith.

-Psalm 135:1-7 (From the Trinity Psalter)

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 25

The Spirit is working in us to impart actual Righteousness on the believer. Sanctifying us to become who Christ has made us.

-Psalm 135 (From the Trinity Psalter)

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 24

Devotion based on Philippians 1:9-11 Written by Alex Washburn Copyright 2019

Paul Exhorts us to be “Filled With The Fruit Of Righteousness.” Can striving for this increase our joy in this life?

-Psalm 134 (From the Trinity Psalter)

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 23

Devotion based on Philippians 1:9-11 Written by Alex Washburn Copyright 2019

-Scripture based Guided Meditation & Prayer using the ACTS method.
-The Lords Prayer

We’ve all heard “The Power Of Prayer” but what makes it powerful? And how do we get the best ROI for our prayers?

-Psalm 133 (From the Trinity Psalter)

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 21

Devotion based on Philippians 1:9-11 Written by Alex Washburn Copyright 2019

-Scripture based Guided Meditation & Prayer using the ACTS method.
-The Lords Prayer

Hans Gooseflesh lived and died almost 50 years before Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door, but he was instrumental in spreading Luther’s message. Find out how today on Church History Monday.

-Psalm 131 (From the Trinity Psalter)

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 20

Do you let past failures dictate your standing before God? If so, stop! Rejoice today that you are being made more like Jesus as we accept God’s calling to join him in his work. Rejoice that he will not let you fall, rejoice that he promises that none of his elect will be lost. He isn’t done with us yet. 

-Psalm 130 (From the Trinity Psalter)

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 19

“God is at work in you” devotion based on Philippians 1:6 written by Alex Washburn

God worked for you at the cross. But, He also is continually at work in and through you to bring you to glory!

-Psalm 129 (From the Trinity Psalter)

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 18

“God is at work in you” devotion based on Philippians 1:6 written by Alex Washburn

God is the author of our salvation, in the same way he is the one who will keep and perfect us, bringing us into glory at the Day of Christ!

-Psalm 128 (From the Trinity Psalter)

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 17

“God Finishes what he Starts” devotion based on Philippians 1:6 written by Alex Washburn

The day of Christ will come like Lightning, to the joy of believers and the dread of unbelievers

-Psalm 127 (From the Trinity Psalter)

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 16

“The Most important day” devotion based on Philippians 1:6 written by Alex Washburn

-Scripture Based Guided Meditation and Prayer based on the ACTS method.
-The Lords Prayer

Other than Martin Luther, Heinrich Bullinger, and John Calvin, the most important early Reformer was Ulrich Zwingli. A first-generation Reformer, he is regarded as the founder of Swiss Protestantism. Furthermore, history remembers him as the first Reformed theologian.

-Psalm 126 (From the Trinity Psalter)

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 15

God gives us Grace and Peace through his word to go and love the world with the Affection Of Christ even if they don’t love us back.

-Psalm 125 (From the Trinity Psalter)

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 14

-Grace to Love; a Devotion from Philippians 1:7-8. Written by Alex Washburn

-Scripture Based Guided Meditation and Prayer using the ACTS method
-The Lords Prayer

God Is Supreme! That should Lead us to Joyous Thanksgiving to Him for all of His works and attributes!

-Psalm 123

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 12

-Joyous Thankfulness; a Devotion from Philippians 1:2. Written by Alex Washburn

You still need God’s Grace and Peace. Listen to find out how to ensure you receive it Daily!

-Psalm 122

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 11

-Grace & Peace; a Devotion from Philippians 1:2. Written by Alex Washburn

-Scripture Based Guided Meditation on The Grace Of God
-Lord’s Prayer

Bishops Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley are fastened together in history primarily because they were fastened to the same stake on October 16, 1555, on the north side of Oxford. But Latimer and Ridley share more than a martyrdom. The bishops also join each other on the list of England’s most influential Reformers — men and women whose allegiance to Scripture and the glory of Christ transformed England from a Catholic kingdom to a lighthouse of Reformation.

-Psalm 121

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 10

The foundation for joy is to be a slave of Christ and a saint in Christ in the fellowship of a local church by God’s grace.

-Psalm 120

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 9
-2Corin13:14

Foundation of Joy, devotional from Philippians1:1. Written by Alex Washburn Copyright 2019

Who are the Overseers and Deacons? What does Biblical Church leadership look like?

-Psalm 119:169-176

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 8
-Deut6:4
-Isa45:21-22
-Isa44:6

Respect your Elders!, devotional from Philippians1:1. Written by Alex Washburn Copyright 2019

-Scripture guided meditation and prayer based on these verses:
-Acts17:11
-1Peter1:3-5
-James4:13-17
-1Chronicles16:34-36
-Psalm86:4-7
-Lord’s Prayer

The Saints! Who is a saint? What do you have to do to be a saint?

-Psalm 119:161-168

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 7
-Romans11:33-36

Who Are The Saints?, devotional from Philippians1:1. Written by Alex Washburn Copyright 2019

-Scripture based prayer on being a Saint, written by me based on these verses:
-1Thes5:16-18
-Eph3:11-12
-2Corin5:14-17
-2Corin13:5
-1Corinth1:4-8
-Lord’s Prayer

Paul and Timothy call themselves a servant of Christ. Are you being a servant to Christ as they were?

-Psalm 119:153-160

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 6
-John4:24

Serving Christ with your life, devotional from Philippians1:1. Written by Alex Washburn Copyright 2019

Powerful Coming Out Story- Love Is Love Emily spent 7 years living out her same-sex attractions while being outspoken about God’s acceptance of her lifestyle. After her engagement with her female partner ended, she was invited to a Bible study. This weekly examination of the holiness of God challenged her day after day until her life completely changed. It is a powerful testimony that calls the homosexual community not to heterosexuality but to holiness. Emily’s story lovingly addresses the heart of the matter: that homosexuality is only one sin among many that manifests itself within a sinful heart. Only by the grace and mercy of God can we be transformed.

-Psalm 119:121-128

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 2
-1 Corinthians 2:9-10

Between January and mid-February 1556, Thomas Cranmer gave way to pressure to recant his Protestantism and submit to papal authority. After privately recanting, he was required to explain himself in the pulpit of University Church, Oxford. Much to the surprise of the throne, Cranmer publicly denounced his private recantations. He also denied papal authority, and, knowing that he would immediately be executed, declared that he would punish the hand that originally signed the recantations by burning it first.

-Psalm 119:113-120

-Westminster Larger Catechism Question 1
-Romans 11:36

Christians should seek after those things that will be to the honor of their birth, after spiritual wisdom, and after knowledge of the most worthy and noble truths.

Christ has purchased for believers under the gospel freedom from the guilt of sin, from the condemning wrath of God, and from the curse of the moral law. He has also freed them from the evil world we live in, from enslavement to Satan, from the dominion of sin, the evil of afflictions, the sting of death, the victory of the grave, and from everlasting damnation. In Christ believers have free access to God and can obey him, not out of slavish fear, but with a childlike love and a willing mind. All these freedoms were also held by believers under the law. However, under the New Testament, the liberty of Christians has been enlarged to include freedom from the yoke of the ceremonial law, to which the Jewish church was subjected. Christians also have greater boldness of access to the throne of grace and a fuller gift of the Spirit of God than believers ordinarily had under the law. I promise, I didn’t want to make anyone mad with my previous podcast, today I apologize and try to better explain.

Today, I felt like stirring some controversy, so I spend some time explaining why I did not vote for Donald Trump and why I DO NOT support him.

The true genius of Geneva was not the mind of John Calvin, but passion for the glory of God. Every generation needs to unlock the treasures of Scripture for the peculiar perils and possibilities of its own time. Our generation no less than any. I think we will only do this well if we have been profoundly and joyfully mastered by the greatest reality the Scriptures reveal — the majesty of God’s glory.
I celebrate John Calvin’s 510th birthday by learning a bit about him, then spend time in prayer and meditation.

Today I am joined by Keith in a discussion on the law of God.