BONUS EPISODE! Joe and Jimmy meet up after work to eat some gizzards and answer some listener email. What’s going on at John MacArthur’s church in California, and do we even care? Lots of email and messages have come in about journaling, so the JoFo gives some advice. And for all those asking us how to find a local “reformed church” to their area, here’s our answer.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy open up the 1689 Confession and focus on Chapter 2 paragraph 2. How is it true that God does not need us, or derive glory from us? What is the glory of God, and if we do not add to God's glory, how can we glorify him? Why can God do whatever he wants to and for us, and why do we push back against high views of God like this? Plus, Joe has a breakout, and Jimmy refuses to pick people up from the airport. Have you checked out our new site, the1689confession.com? It is the best online presentation of the Second London Confession and is designed to look and function beautifully on all mobile devices. Check it out and spread the word. SPONSOR FOR JULY This month we are proud to be sponsored by Ligonier Ministries who are offering our listeners 15 months of Tabletalk Magazine for only $23. That's 15 print issues delivered monthly at the regular annual rate of $23. Plus, you get digital access to current and past issues dating back to 2012. Spread the word and sign up today here. For all relevant links and more check out the show notes at doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/168922Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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