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Levi and Aaron discuss a Reformed approach to Spiritual Formation.Spiritual Disciplines Article - https://substack.com/home/post/p-193345843A Heart Aflame for God -https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Aflame-God-Spiritual-Formation/dp/1433592622Our Churches - Christ Church Bentonville: https://christchurchbentonville.orgChrist the King Joplin: https://ctkjoplin.comGospel Fellowship Springfield: https://www.gospelsgf.orgRtO Substack - https://reformingtheozarks.substack.com

In episode 2 of the series, Aaron and Dustin discuss Westminster Confession of Fait 1.2-4 - Of the Holy Scripture, covering what books are in the Bible, where it gets its authority, and what authority it has.True Confessions, Episode 1 - https://youtu.be/UCG9fZN5KQc?si=_U-4EFGv0WTtU4mpResources - Confessing the Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn - https://heritagebooks.org/products/confessing-the-faith-a-readers-guide-to-the-wcf-van-dixhoorn.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqP-zS8Zu-b_bEuRapoMsRT8djM07k3KH0JklVjUHodjo3loNSiWestminster Standards with Scripture Proofs - https://www.pcabookstore.com/p-3478-westminster-confession-of-faith-pca-edition-hardcover-with-larger-shorter-catechisms-proofs.aspxCanon Revisited by Michael Kruger - https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/canon-revisited-michael-kruger-9781433505003Our Churches - Christ Church Bentonville: https://christchurchbentonville.orgChrist the King Joplin: https://ctkjoplin.comGospel Fellowship Springfield: https://www.gospelsgf.orgRtO Substack - https://reformingtheozarks.substack.com

This is the first installment of a series covering the Westminster Confession of Faith. In this episode, the boys discuss WCF 1.1 - Of the Holy Scripture, covering natural and special revelation, the necessity and sufficiency of Scripture, and the difference between revelation and illumination. Resources - Confessing the Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Westminster Standards with Scripture Proofs Our Churches - Christ Church Bentonville Christ the King Joplin Gospel Fellowship Springfield RtO Substack

In this episode the boys discuss why we pray in light of God's sovereignty.

In this episode we discuss the next section of Sinclair Ferguson's Devoted to God's Church, chapters 9-11. Join us in reading this book and let's keep the conversation going over on Substack: https://open.substack.com/chat/posts/28abdc59-f42f-43bb-8231-157df86a2dcf

In this episode we discuss the next section of Sinclair Ferguson's Devoted to God's Church, chapters 6-8.Join us in reading this book and let's keep the conversation going over on Substack: https://open.substack.com/chat/posts/28abdc59-f42f-43bb-8231-157df86a2dcf

In this episode we give an overview of some of the important items and topics before the PCA General Assembly as it meets June 22-26 in Louisville, KY. This is a big-picture overview and we don't get into too many details. For deeper discussions on many of the different issues and overtures, check out these helpful resources: Home page for the PCA General Assembly - https://pcaga.org/Polity Matters - https://www.politymatters.org/Overtures Guide - https://overtures26.replit.app/Directory of worship and other GA resources - https://soulshepherd.org/

In this final episode on Baptism, the guys discuss the final three sections of WCF 28 on the power and efficacy of this sacrament.More Resources: https://reformingtheozarks.substack.com/Book Club Chat: https://substack.com/chat/7030849

Why do we baptize our infants? Isn't baptism for believer's alone? We tackle these questions and more as we look at the case for infant baptism from Scripture. More Resources: https://reformingtheozarks.substack.com/Book Club Chat: https://substack.com/chat/7030849

Welcome to Church Planter Stories! In this ongoing series of interviews, we will hear from church planters in our area share stories from their experience in ministry here in the Ozarks. We are thrilled to have our first guest, Rev. Dr. Paul Sagan, founding pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas, share his experience from over forty years of pastoral ministry.

In this episode we discuss the next section of Sinclair Ferguson's Devoted to God's Church, chapters 3-5.Join us in reading this book and let's keep the conversation going over on Substack: https://open.substack.com/chat/posts/28abdc59-f42f-43bb-8231-157df86a2dcf

What does the Bible teach about baptism? Does the word itself mean to immerse? Is immersion the only valid way of administering baptism, or can it also be done by pouring and sprinkling? This episode walks through what the Bible actually teaches (and what it doesn't) about the proper mode of baptism.More Resources: https://reformingtheozarks.substack.com/Book Club Chat: https://substack.com/chat/7030849

There are many assumptions we all bring to our understanding of baptism that aren't always biblical. What does the Bible teach about baptism? What is the nature and purpose of it? Those initial questions are discussed in this episode with Westminster Confession of Faith chapter 28 as a guide. This episode will lay a necessary foundation before the harder questions about recipients and mode are discussed.More Resources: https://reformingtheozarks.substack.com/Book Club Chat: https://substack.com/chat/7030849

This episode starts a new mini-series on the sacraments—baptism and the Lord's Supper. In this episode, the guys work through Westminster Confession of Faith chapter 27 which provides a detailed, biblical overview and introduction to the Sacraments in general. More Resources: https://reformingtheozarks.substack.com/Book Club Chat: https://substack.com/chat/7030849

We start the bookclub with a discussion of the introduction and first two chapters of Sinclair Ferguson's Devoted to God's Church. Join us in reading this book and let's keep the conversation going over on Substack: https://open.substack.com/chat/posts/28abdc59-f42f-43bb-8231-157df86a2dcf