3GT Episode 107: The Pragmatic-Driven Church November 13, 2018 Pragmatics. The church can easily begin to do what works rather than what the Lord commands. The guys discuss the various ways the church can fall into the pragmatics trap, from using goofy
Celebrating a 50th Anniversary! November 12, 2018 Over this past weekend folks near and far gathered together to celebrate the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Lafayette's fiftieth anniversary. They had a lovely dinner and program Saturday evening where the Lord's faithfulness
Naming Rights to the Church November 08, 2018 The Reformed Presbyterian Church of Lafayette, Indiana was founded in 1968, and this week the congregation is celebrating fifty years of God’s work. It has a special place in my heart as
Politics, Election, prophets, Isaiah, Jeremiah Kingdom Come (Please!) November 07, 2018 Election day/night is over. In seasons of particularly intense political activity, it’s easy for the citizens of heaven to gravitate toward one of two extremes: An anxiety-riddled, raw nerved, quick-tempered and
Jesus is Coming Back November 07, 2018 As I write, many of our American readers are at the polls, casting votes in hope of God raising up those who will lead in the fear of the Lord. And without knowing
3GT Episode 106: The Spirit-Filled Church November 06, 2018 What does a really bad cup of coffee and the presence of the Spirit have to do with one another? Nothing. But that's how this episode starts. Fortunately, it gets better! For from
Candle in the Dark: Robert Copeland on the RPCNA's Anti-Slavery History November 05, 2018 In a class in my congregation, we are blessed to hear currently a series of lectures by Dr. Robert Copeland on our denomination's history in the anti-slavery movement. Bob, a retired professor from
Reflection on Addis November 03, 2018 Just off the plane from Ethiopia and, after 36 hours of sleeplessness, and about 25 hours of lectures, I'm feeling pretty exhausted - mindful of the fact not every city is so open
Browse Worthy: Missionary Killed in Cameroon November 01, 2018 Charles Wesco, a husband, father of eight, and a Baptist missionary from Indiana, was tragically killed in Cameroon after having just moved his family there a few weeks ago. He was shot as
William Symington How an Old Book of Theology Changed My Life October 31, 2018 William Symington, for those with ears to hear, will tell you the meaning of life. It will tell you what we’re all doing here, in this life, on this earth.
An Entire Life of Repentance October 31, 2018 Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-five theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church 501 years ago today. We remember it and celebrate the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. Perhaps in keeping with
3GT Episode 105: Open Mic October 31, 2018 Scott debuts as a host in this episode by opening the mic! But no, the guys are not doing karaoke (though the pastor does quote a hymn). And no, they are not doing
RPTS President York’s Statement on the Pittsburgh Shooting October 29, 2018 Saturday night I returned from an out-of-state ministry trip by flying into the Pittsburgh airport. Shortly before I got on the plane in Atlanta, having been away from the news for a few
Then Luther Arose October 28, 2018 At the time when divine truth lay buried under this vast and dense cloud of darkness; when religion was sullied by so many impious superstitions; when by horrid blasphemies the worship of God
Lord's Day Why the Lord's Day Matters October 27, 2018 With an air of self-confidence I told him that it didn't matter if I did homework on the Lord's Day. Thinking that would be enough to satisfy his curiosity I was more than surprised to hear him say: “Explain that to me. Why doesn't it matter?” He had caught me!
Musings Things only God sees (and angels, and lately, us) October 27, 2018 There was a beautiful sunrise this morning in Ireland—except the majority of Ireland’s inhabitants missed it. It was a dank, grey morning, but at 35,000 feet, all was different. A
Christian living On Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing October 25, 2018 DTC genetic testing has been a great boon to ancestry work, but it comes with many potential pitfalls.
The Handle of Their Infant Baptism October 24, 2018 What advantage does a presbyterian child have over a child raised by baptist parents? In what way does a presbyterian child receive grace through baptism that the child of baptist parents does not?
3GT Episode 104: Infant Baptism and the Gospel October 23, 2018 These three guys all grew up in churches where infant baptism was a bit of a mystery to them. How can you baptize a baby who has not yet believed in Jesus? Does
Maybe I Need to "Pull a Farel" on Them? October 22, 2018 I recently heard that in our little denomination of a hundred congregations, over 10% of our pulpits do not have preachers. As the president of our denomination's seminary, it makes me ask, "
All Is Still By The Temple Wall October 20, 2018 In May 1935, Reformed Presbyterian missionary Sam Boyle took a river boat trip in China from his home base in Canton to Lienchow, Kwangtung for a Chinese presbytery meeting. He recorded the journey
Book of Numbers Making Sense of Statistics? October 20, 2018 I've been preparing to give two lectures on Numbers out in Africa next month - I've been delighted at some discoveries I've made in the, I have to confess hitherto, rather confusing Book
The Icing on the Cake! October 19, 2018 At 10am last Wednesday morning, the UK Supreme Court handed down its decision on the appeal by Ashers bakery. Four years ago gay rights campaigner Gareth Lee ordered a cake from the Belfast
Deacons and Mercy Ministry October 18, 2018 At Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary, we are desirous not only to train gospel ministers and kingdom workers through our degree programs in our primary calling, but also to serve the greater church by
theology The Spirit and Union with Christ October 17, 2018 The great encouragement of the chapter comes at the end considers the implications of the Spirit's great work of uniting us to Christ and the centrality of Jesus to every aspect of our salvation.
