Be Satisfied With Your Church April 18, 2018 It seems like it's church conference season. Our family lately has benefited from watching addresses from the MLK50 and the Together for the Gospel conferences. We're also looking forward to being at a
Stories of Hope 2018 April 17, 2018 Our congregation in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, for the past four years has sponsored on a few Sunday evenings in April evangelistic services we call Stories of Hope. After encouraging the congregation in a
Corporate Worship 3GT Episode 81: The Horizontal in Worship April 17, 2018 Worship is first and foremost vertical as it is directed to God through Christ by His Spirit. Yet is there a horizontal dimension to it? Does corporate worship bring mutual edification and, if
Extreme Takeover April 16, 2018 A few years ago, the community where I lived was abuzz with the news that the television program Extreme Makeover: Home Edition had come to our area and filmed an episode. A family
Messianic Politics April 11, 2018 I cringe when I hear/read political advocacy which says something like, “If Jesus was alive today, he would support this policy …” The first part of such statements denies the core biblical truth
Obadiah Why me?! The Battle of Mount Carmel in Our Hearts April 11, 2018 Do you ever feel that you have sought to serve the Lord well, and you wonder why he has not been pleased to show more of his mighty power in your experience? And
3GT Episode 80: The Program Driven Church April 10, 2018 What programs does your church offer? The 3GTers answer this question, then converse about the pros and cons of a congregation offering various activities, events, and ministries. Though certainly a church can have
Mercy, Human Nature, and Joseph's Famine Relief Policy April 09, 2018 Often in teaching on mercy, I emphasize the church's role, be it the individual Christian, a congregation, or a denomination. But is there a legitimate place for the government to help the poor?
Noah What would Jesus think of the Rainbow? April 07, 2018 First, His eye would admire the radiant beauty and glory of the refracted spectral colors of light made by the Creator. Second, His face would redden with righteous indignation at seeing the way
3GT Episode 79: The Trilemma April 05, 2018 Kyle was at the public library evangelizing sweet old Methodist ladies and he wants to talk about it. He explains how he is using the approach C.S. Lewis popularized, first attributed to
Fear Fighting Fear with Fear April 04, 2018 In part 1, we saw how God-given faith is the right antidote to fear. In part 2, we saw how God's perfect love drives out fear. And in part 3, Proverbs showed us
A Letter to our Friends April 02, 2018 Dear Gentle Reformation Readers and 3GT Listeners, On behalf of our team here, I want to express our thankfulness to you for visiting our blog and tuning into our podcast. Over the years
Cross A Psalm for Burial March 31, 2018 When is the last time you thought about the burial of Jesus Christ? It seems to me that in our eagerness to move beyond the sorrow of crucifixion we quickly jump to the victory of resurrection forgetting the interval between death and life.
Cross 'Good Friday'—The Best Answer to the Problem of Evil March 30, 2018 Today—when millions of Christians around the world set aside time to remember Jesus’ death on the cross—we see that God Himself experienced the problem of evil. Yet in that very moment He also showed His complete goodness and His total control.
Of Colored Eggs and Consciences March 29, 2018 Today my Christian neighbor brought my kids several colored eggs and some candy. Being keenly aware of Presbyterian history and the debates over holy days, she called me first and let me know
Hospitality The Irony of Hospitality March 28, 2018 In recent years, I’ve heard several well-meaning Christian leaders assert that there is a sharp difference between fellowship and hospitality. They say that a person is not practicing biblical hospitality if he
3GT Episode 78: Stuff You Should (Maybe?) Know March 27, 2018 Kyle decided to actually listen to a podcast. It's clear we're going to have to make him stop! For he starts asking lots of questions about stuff we think others should know (Guess
Story in a Spring Snow March 26, 2018 Out kitchen window, we watched it fall, my Sweet wife and I. Heavy snow covering flowers' sprouts, bringing forth Another sigh. For winter's cold retreats, then returns. Is it Never ending? Whiteness, once
Christian living Is there more going on than you think? March 24, 2018 Just a quick blog today to cheer up and encourage a few dear, tired brothers and friends. Perhaps you're approaching the Sabbath and wondering what's the point of worship, instruction or teaching. You've
Hawking, Maxwell, and the Creation of the Universe March 22, 2018 The following is a guest post by Dr. Ram Rao. Ram became excited about physics and mathematics while a student at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India. He came to saving faith
Fear Fighting Fear - Proverbs 3:21-26 March 21, 2018 (This is the third installment in a short series. Click here for the first and second post.) (21) My son, do not lose sight of these-- keep sound wisdom and discretion, (22) and
3GT Episode 77: Sermon Windows March 20, 2018 The three guys enjoy a discussion on the place of illustrations in a sermon. The purposes of an illustration are highlighted. What constitutes a proper versus a misused illustration is tackled a bit,
Martin Bucer on the Importance of Ruling Elders March 19, 2018 As one who teaches pastoral (also known as practical) theology, one of my tasks is to help developing ministers, or teaching elders, learn the importance and duties of ruling elders. One of the
Christian living God is holding on to you March 16, 2018 Over and over again God reassures his people that he is holding on to us by his right hand. In Isaiah 41.10, for example: ‘…fear not, for I am with you; be
Christian living The Better Offer March 16, 2018 I've been forced in recent days to reflect on the false theology that undergirds the act of taking up the better offer when we have made a prior commitment. I was always brought
