The main difference is that what the Old Covenant promised through ceremonies and sacrifices, the New Covenant reveals as fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus. Part of our problem as late 20th century believers is that we are largely ignorant of the Old Covenant Scriptures. This was not the case among first century believers. The New Covenant Scriptures refer constantly to the Old Covenant.

So because we are meeting with God, to receive His ministry to us, to break the tyrannical pattern of the world, and to join in the eschatological chorus, let us do so with “reverence and godly fear, for our God is a consuming fire” (Heb. 12:28–29).

The central doctrine of the Reformation was justification by grace alone through faith alone. We believe that by trusting in Christ alone for our salvation, we are declared righteous. All of Christ’s perfect obedience is charged to our account and our sins are regarded as having been paid for at the cross.

Are you tired of singing mindless repetitive ditties? Do you want to fill your minds and hearts with the beauty of the Psalms and other Scriptures?

Another waste of time and money watching another dumb doomsday delusion by Roland Emmerich, who’s exploiting the gullible Rapture crowd, then laughing all the way to his bank.

To get yourself more familiar with the distinctives of Reformed worship-how we are sharply distinct from the rest of the evangelical word-the following are a few articles by Rev. Danny Hyde of Oceanside United Reformed Church (Oceanside, CA) for your consideration…

The great ancient ecumenical creeds – Apostles’ Creed, Nicene Creed, Athanasian Creed, Definition of Chalcedon – are excellent statements of faith regarding the Holy Trinity, Christ, and the essential Christian Gospel.

Dr. Horton, Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary in California, will be the featured speaker at a Conference on Theology in Manila.

The conference will focus on the basics of the Reformed faith and covenant theology.