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  • Doctoral Marginalia: Ignatius and the Prelacy
    Doctoral Marginalia

    Doctoral Marginalia: Ignatius and the Prelacy

    Byjordan.gerard116 February 14, 2026February 24, 2026

    This thought comes from my reading of Historical Theology by William Cunningham. Cunningham (1805–1861) was a Reformed theologian and church historian who served as Principal of New College, Edinburgh. Here is the quote: “I have…

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  • The Doctrine of Divine Immutability: Why God Does Not Change
    Doctrine | Foundations

    The Doctrine of Divine Immutability: Why God Does Not Change

    Byjordan.gerard116 February 13, 2026February 24, 2026

    In a world where everything changes—cultures, governments, churches, and even our own hearts—Scripture presents us with a God who does not. The doctrine of divine immutability teaches this simple but profound truth: God cannot cease…

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  • Doctoral Marginalia: A Protestant View of the Church Fathers
    Doctoral Marginalia

    Doctoral Marginalia: A Protestant View of the Church Fathers

    Byjordan.gerard116 February 10, 2026June 16, 2026

    The first book I chose to read for my course in Reformed Historiography was Historical Theology by William Cunningham. Cunningham (1805–1861) was a Reformed theologian and church historian who served as Principal of New College,…

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  • Doctoral Marginalia: An Introduction
    Doctoral Marginalia | Introduction

    Doctoral Marginalia: An Introduction

    Byjordan.gerard116 February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

    Serious reading has rarely been a silent or passive exercise. Historically, it was done with ink close by and margins left intentionally wide. For centuries, Christians have read with pen in hand—underlining, questioning, clarifying, sometimes…

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  • Jesus & The Leper: A Picture of Substitutionary Atonement
    Doctrine | Jesus

    Jesus & The Leper: A Picture of Substitutionary Atonement

    Byjordan.gerard116 February 9, 2026June 16, 2026

    And a leper came to him, imploring him, and kneeling said to him, “If you will, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him and said to him, “I will; be clean.” And…

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  • Godliness and Bodily Exercise: A Biblical Case for Physical Fitness
    Christian | Practical

    Godliness and Bodily Exercise: A Biblical Case for Physical Fitness

    Byjordan.gerard116 February 5, 2026June 16, 2026

    We live in a polarized age. Nearly every subject—religious, political, or social—seems to be marked by deep divisions. Physical fitness is no exception. In recent years, particularly in the wake of COVID-19, some have developed…

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  • Why Loving Scripture Requires Knowing Church History
    Church History

    Why Loving Scripture Requires Knowing Church History

    Byjordan.gerard116 February 3, 2026June 16, 2026

    Some people have a natural interest in history. Digging deeply into past wars, empires, and ancient civilizations is an enjoyable pastime for them. For others, studying history may only be considered useful as a sleep…

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  • Sola Scriptura: A Historical Case
    Church History | Doctrine | Theology

    Sola Scriptura: A Historical Case

    Byjordan.gerard116 January 26, 2026June 16, 2026

    In my prior blog post on Sola Scriptura (that can be found here), I offered a brief overview of the doctrine, making both a biblical and historical case for it. I did not attempt to…

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  • What Does Sola Scriptura Mean? A Biblical and Historical Overview
    Church History | Doctrine | Theology

    What Does Sola Scriptura Mean? A Biblical and Historical Overview

    Byjordan.gerard116 January 20, 2026February 24, 2026

    “The Old Testament in Hebrew (which was the native language of the people of God of old), and the New Testament in Greek (which at the time of the writing of it was most generally…

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  • Homoousios & the Precision of Providence
    Church History | Theology

    Homoousios & the Precision of Providence

    Byjordangerard116 January 13, 2026February 24, 2026

    The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the only infallible rule for Christian doctrine (2 Tim 3:16–17; 2 Pet 1:21). Everything we are to believe about God is found in the Scriptures….

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  • Suggestions for Fruitful Corporate Worship
    Church | Devotion | Family | Worship

    Suggestions for Fruitful Corporate Worship

    Byjordangerard116 January 9, 2026January 21, 2026

    In my previous two blogs, I offered some suggestions for fruitful personal and family worship. Following this pattern, I will now offer some suggestions for fruitful corporate worship, or worship on the Lord’s Day. The…

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  • Suggestions for Fruitful Family Worship
    Devotion | Family | Worship

    Suggestions for Fruitful Family Worship

    Byjordangerard116 January 6, 2026January 21, 2026

    In my previous blog, I offered some suggestions for fruitful personal worship. I cited the Westminster Confession of Faith to highlight that the Bible gives us three primary ways that we should worship God. The…

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  • Suggestions for Fruitful Personal Worship
    Devotion | Worship

    Suggestions for Fruitful Personal Worship

    Byjordangerard116 December 31, 2025January 21, 2026

    As the year of 2025 comes to a close, many will be starting their 2026 resolutions. Fridges will be full of healthy foods. Gyms will be crowded with new members. Instruments will be strummed painfully….

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  • Reflections After Advent: Christ’s Prayers for Us
    Jesus | Theology

    Reflections After Advent: Christ’s Prayers for Us

    Byjordangerard116 December 30, 2025January 20, 2026

    We are leaving a season of sentimentality. During this time, we considered the gentle and lowly state that the Savior was born into. I want to encourage you to not remove your gaze from Him….

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