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Barry York

Barry York

Sinner by Nature - Saved by Grace. Husband of Miriam - Grateful for Privilege. Father of Six - Blessed by God. President of RPTS - Serve with Thankfulness. Author - Hitting the Marks.

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Overcoming Fear in Evangelism

December 03, 2018

In evangelism, God has given us the message we need to share with unbelievers. The whole Bible tells the story of creation, mankind’s fall into sin, and the provision of a Savior

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Browse Worthy: The Missionary Case Study of John Chau

November 29, 2018

By now most readers will know that on November 17, John Allen Chau, a 27 year-old man with a desire to reach an isolated tribe on North Sentinel Island in the Indian Ocean,

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3GT Episode 109: The Battle for the Biblical Family

November 27, 2018

The 3GTers welcome Dr. George "Skip" Scipione to this week's episode! Skip first shares his pastoral pilgrimmage that began at Westminster and ends up at RPTS. But then he

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A Midnight Post

November 27, 2018

Whew! Arrived home after an eighteen hour, six state drive from my daughter's home after a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. Unloaded the car and, to unwind before hitting the sack, just jotting

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3GT Episode 108: Are You a WINO?

November 20, 2018

Scott wants to know. Are you a WINO? Westminster In Name Only? The guys have a vigorous discussion about the level of adherance one should have to the confession of faith of his

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Zealous Preaching

November 19, 2018

In the Westminster Larger Catechism, six qualities are given in answer to Question 159, "How is the Word of God to be preached by those that are called thereunto?" One of

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Forget None of His Benefits

November 15, 2018

The following guest post is by Russell Pulliam, an Indianapolis Star columnist who directs the Pulliam Fellowship summer intern program for the Indianapolis Star [https://www.indystar.com/] and the Arizona Republic [https:

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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3GT Episode 103: What is Covenant Theology?

October 16, 2018

After a conversation on what Reformed means, the guys follow up with a discussion on covenant theology. They answer such questions as: What is a covenant? Where do see covenants in the Bible?

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Original Sin Defined and Illustrated

October 15, 2018

One of the most difficult doctrines for people, even professing Christians, to accept is that teaching known as original sin. Let me first define it, then demonstrate with three God-given illustrations how clearly

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3GT Episode 102: Just What Does Reformed Mean Anyway?

October 09, 2018

A listener wrote wanting to know how to give a concise answer to the question, "What does Reformed mean?" He probably asked the wrong guys, for the 3GTers immediately demonstrate the

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Tips on Preaching Narratives

October 08, 2018

Think of how much of the Bible contains stories. Here is a list of the books of the Bible that are almost exclusively narrative. > Genesis Exodus Numbers Joshua Judges 1&2

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3GT Episode 101: Supreme Deliberations

October 02, 2018

With the nation fixated on the sexual assault accusation by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford regarding Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, the 3GTers decide to ask the lawyer among them his thoughts. What is

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Preacher, Put Your Hand to the Plow

October 01, 2018

One of the misconceptions I encounter with beginning preachers is over what is involved with preaching. Many seminarians simply think of preaching is what the pastor does when he goes behind the pulpit

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Remember: Good Christology and Pneumatology Lead to Good Ecclesiology!

September 26, 2018

I know that is a mouthful. But it is an important mouthful! Let me explain. First, the definitions. Christology is the study of the person and work of Jesus Christ. Pneumatology is the

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3GT Episode 100: Hearing Double

September 18, 2018

Welcome to the 100th episode of 3GT! The gentlemen have a special surprise for you as they hit triple digits. The twin brother of Kyle, Pastor Michael Borg, rode into Winchester and joins

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