The Gospel: A Call—not an Offer

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe following article, The Gospel: A Call—not an Offer, is a thought-provoking piece by Ronald Hanko, emphasizing that the gospel should not be viewed as a mere “offer” dependent on human will, but as a sovereign and effectual call from God to His elect. The author contrasts the modern use of the word “offer” with … Read more

A Compendium of the Christian Religion

Reading Time: 15 minutesThe Compendium of the Christian Religion is a very old document, having been used in the Reformed churches for over 400 years. It was first prepared by Hermanus Faukelius. It was translated into its present English form by Rev. Archibald Laidlie, a minister in the RCA from Scotland, in 1767. Translated into Urdu by Pastor Arslan Ul Haq of the Reformed Church of Pakistan.

The Savoy Declaration – by Dr. John Owen

Reading Time: 2 minutesAn addendum to the Westminster Confession made by John Owen. The difference between this confession (or declaration) and the Westminster Confession is this chapter. There are some other small revisions, but this is the major change. This chapter does not appear in the Westminster Confession.

The Directory for the Ordination of Ministers – Form of Presbyterial Church-Government (Urdu)

Reading Time: 8 minutesThe Form of Presbyterial Church-Government was authored by the Westminster Assembly, which convened from 1643 to 1648. It was formally approved by the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland at the Assembly in Edinburgh on 10 February 1645, Session 16, to serve as a regulation for the governance of the Church. This esteemed work has been … Read more

Concerning the Doctrinal Part of Ordination of Ministers – Form of Presbyterial Church-Government (Urdu)

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Form of Presbyterial Church-Government was authored by the Westminster Assembly, which convened from 1643 to 1648. It was formally approved by the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland at the Assembly in Edinburgh on 10 February 1645, Session 16, to serve as a regulation for the governance of the Church. This esteemed work has been … Read more

Touching the Power of Ordination – Form of Presbyterial Church-Government (Urdu)

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Form of Presbyterial Church-Government was authored by the Westminster Assembly, which convened from 1643 to 1648. It was formally approved by the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland at the Assembly in Edinburgh on 10 February 1645, Session 16, to serve as a regulation for the governance of the Church. This esteemed work has been … Read more