Mediatorial Kingship Emperor Norton and King Jesus October 09, 2013 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/empnort2-gif4.jpeg] Between 1859 and 1880 four presidents served the United States, but as they came and went, one emperor reigned in the United States
Charles Spurgeon Our Other Intercessor October 09, 2013 Because it is stated so clearly in Scripture, particularly in the book of Hebrews, most believers know that Christ Himself prays for us. He is our intercessor. Christ is our high priest, resurrected
Jeremiah Burroughs My Nothingness October 04, 2013 As I journey again through _The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment _by Jeremiah Burroughs, this time with others in a Sunday School class, I am also reminded once again of how difficult, humbling,
The Fading Glory of Sex October 02, 2013 My friend Bill VanDoodewaard at _The Christian Pundit [http://thechristianpundit.org/]_has written an excellent post entitled Art, Nakedness, and Redemption [http://thechristianpundit.org/2013/09/25/art-nakedness-and-redemption/]. In this article, he demonstrates
Book of Pastoral Rule One Chief Quality about the Church that Pastors Should Never Forget September 27, 2013 I usually like short blog titles. But I wanted this one to stand out a bit. You see, I was surprised (though I should not have been) about something I saw. It occurred
Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary My New Life at RPTS September 25, 2013 As a new teacher at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary, I have been asked often as of late "How do you like it?" My answer is simple. "I'm having
Charles Spurgeon God's Comparable Loves September 16, 2013 When the love of God is discussed, we often speak of his love being incomparable, for it is like no other. God's love for his people in Christ is eternal (Ephesians
Foolish Preaching? September 13, 2013 The preaching of the gospel is a profound aspect of Christian worship. Some see preaching merely as a teaching time. Some see it as a time for outreach. Some see it as a
Discipleship "But what about him?!" September 13, 2013 Have you ever had a burden so heavy on your heart, a duty you knew you had to perform, that its weight altered your view of the rest of life and of those
Man Like Him September 11, 2013 “He was made like his brothers _ in every way.”_ With awe and joy I read. _My humble yet exalted priest _ _ Who, every day,_ Hears me as I plead. _ _ _Then thought of “Lamb slain
Christ's Victory over Satan Humiliation Through Humiliation September 09, 2013 He [Christ] disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him (ESV). -Col 2:15- With a stroke of the pen, the apostle Paul added
Church The Church in Old Testament Typology September 06, 2013 We have been promoting happily [http://gentlereformation.org/2013/08/20/jesus-on-every-page-an-interview-with-david-murray/] David Murray's bookJesus on Every Page [http://jesusoneverypage.com/]_, _as it is such a clear presentation of how we
Klipsch Music Center Yearning For Heaven September 03, 2013 Positioned on a grassy hill, looking down on the stage where the musicians sang and played with artistic fervor, my heart could not help but yearn for heaven. Last night, my wife and
John Calvin Calvin on God's Will September 02, 2013 One of my more enjoyable summer memories will be the morning I had a theological discussion with my daughter, Emory. She was asking about God's will, particularly the question about how
Drunkenness The Drunkard's Morality August 27, 2013 The prophets repeatedly used the metaphor of drunkenness in describing godless leaders of nations abusing power. Examples abound. Here are just a few. In Isaiah 19:13-14, the prophet said of Pharaoh and
Browse Worthy: Facebook Psychology August 26, 2013 Marshal McLuhan was the one who coined the phrase "the medium is the message" back in the 1960's. In his book Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man, he explains
Jesus on Every Page Give-Away Update August 22, 2013 Congratulations to Rachel in Massachusetts and Debbie in Indiana for being the first two to submit the winning answers to our _Jesus on Every Page _book give-away! We appreciate every one who listened
Abortion Clinics A Voice for the Voiceless August 21, 2013 If you want to see what a modern day prophet looks like, then watch this video of one man in Orlando whom the Lord is using to save the unborn. John Barros refused
Christ in the OT Jesus on Every Page - An Interview with David Murray August 20, 2013 “The son trudges uphill, bearing wood for his own sacrifice; his father has decided to give him up to death. What biblical event does this bring to mind? Is it Abraham and Isaac
Browse Worthy: Brokenness August 16, 2013 Click the following links and marvel at how how the Lord works in the midst of brokenness, and especially how He uses it, to bring healing to His people. Indispensable [http://sheepdogger.blogspot.
Jerry Bridges No "little s" Sins August 12, 2013 When it comes to sin, one ploy that our non-glorified consciences use is to minimize it. Even if we are not Roman Catholic and standardize the practice by referring to venial and mortal
joy Wedding Bubbles & Confetti August 06, 2013 The whirlwind that has been these past few months - two children getting married, packing, helping children set up new homes, ending a pastorate, moving to another state, unpacking, the funeral of my
Is God Thankful? August 05, 2013 I was out walking the mail, just beginning to set off on another relay, when I received a text. It was from my wife. It read: “Give me your answer tonight: Is God
Q: What's the Bad News? A: Adam died. August 02, 2013 When I was in high school there was a teacher there that would always ask me, “What’s the good news, Eshelman?” He was a football coach, so ending the interrogative with a
Bible Contradictions Bible Contradictions & Heart Maladies July 31, 2013 So often when witnessing, those with some Bible knowledge raise concerns about contradictions in the holy text. Sometimes there are those simply earnest seekers trying to make sense of the Scriptures. But in