abortion The Logic of Abortion ~ Or Why a Mother Can Kill Her Baby October 14, 2014 Mara Clarke of the Abortion Support Network (a pro-abortionist organization) recently debated Scott Klusendorf on the Unbelievable radio show. When pressed as to why it is morally permissible for a pregnant woman to
Bible Reading Program STAR Bible Reading Program October 13, 2014 Over the years I have used many Bible reading programs. From choosing different books of interest to McCheyne's classic plan to a consecutive Genesis-through-Revelation-in-a-year approach, when it comes to Bible reading
holiness Weekend Quote: Predestination and Holiness October 11, 2014 From The Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin (Book 3, 23:12): Another argument which they employ to overthrow predestination is that if it stand, all care and study of well
Psalms Speaking to One Another in Song October 10, 2014 If I'm honest, I think one of the downsides of being a pastor is that I don't often get to sit in the pews. I know pews aren'
Epistemology Joy at Geneva, or: Oh, the Humanities! October 09, 2014 Last night was one of the highlights of my 16 month tenure as chaplain of Geneva College. I got to participate in the Geneva Reading Series, an initiative of the brilliantly creative Dr.
Besetting Sins A Sermon P.S. October 07, 2014 This past Lord's Day I preached from Psalm 51 on the subject of confession. The message was based on Psalm 51:16, "The sacrifices of God are a broken heart,
Ignatius thrown to wild beasts Devoured for Christ- Ignatius to the Romans October 07, 2014 There is nearly unanimous agreement that Ignatius was martyred sometime during the reign of Trajan (AD. 98-117). Writing to various churches before his death, his letters emphasize unity and truth. Ignatius is also
Aaron Sams The Shepherding Seminary October 06, 2014 A year ago this month I was inaugurated into my position at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary. In reflecting on my time teaching here, I looked over recently what I said that evening
J.C. Philpot Weekend Quote: Subduing Sin October 04, 2014 From Through Baca's Vale by J.C. Philpot: How many poor souls are struggling against the power of sin, and yet never get any victory over it! How many are daily
The "Go En" and the Land of the Rising Son October 03, 2014 What if there was a nation in the 10/40 Window that could be easily reached with the gospel? What if that nation had less than 1% of the population profess Christianity? What
faith Hologram Faith October 02, 2014 Doors Open Days are great for the above average sized family like ours. It’s an initiative which gives you free access into a number of fascinating buildings. Last weekend it was Edinburgh’
Are there objective morals without God The Game of Ethics in a Godless World September 30, 2014 Picture an aquarium full of only dirt and rocks. Now imagine that this represents the sum total of reality. There is no mind beyond the walls of that aquarium, no watching eyes, nothing.
Aaron Sams Podcast: Distance Education and the Seminary September 29, 2014 Online education is dramatically changing the playing field in higher education. In 2011, 89% of four-year public colleges and universities in the U.S. were reported to offer online classes. Though seminaries have
Church The Rural Church Potential September 26, 2014 “In short, I like living in a small town. The urbanites may say that this is sentimentality, but I refuse to let the word frighten me. I believe that small-town life has values
honor culture Suicide and Atonement September 25, 2014 The tragic death of Robin Williams in August briefly caught the public imagination in our country. A uniquely gifted man died before his time because he was unable to cope with the depression
Christus Victor The Irony of Sin September 23, 2014 On the night before his meeting with King Xerxes and Esther, Haman, in accordance with the counsel of his friends and wife, had a seventy-five foot tall gallows built exclusively for the neck
Conflict A Trinitarian Approach to Conflict September 22, 2014 Over the past two years, I have been looking at many different books on pastoral care written through the ages. One characteristic I have noticed in many of the writers is the emphasis
Praying for our Nations September 19, 2014 As I write this, the people of Scotland are voting on whether or not they want to remain in the United Kingdom. A remarkable 97% of the people have registered to vote in
Apple Watch iDolatry September 18, 2014 First, a disclosure. I have an iPad and and an iPhone. These tools are wonderful helps to me. After a few double or missed bookings because my wife and I were unaware of
Bruce Ware and Wayne Grudem Carl F. H. Henry Center for Theological Understanding (Three Audio Debates) September 16, 2014 Here are some theological debates that might be of interest. Each can be found under “Ministries/Trinity Debate” over at the Carl F.H. Henry Center website. * **Do Relations of Authority and Submission
Barry York Westminster Conference 2014 September 15, 2014 Another post today to give you yet another conference series! Listening to the messages in both of these posts could keep you busy for quite a while! The Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary [http:
Rutledge Etheridge Rut Etheridge on "Refusing a Lesser Life" September 15, 2014 Rut Etheridge, chaplain at Geneva College and fellow Gentle Reformation blogger, recently spoke on the subject of sanctification at the Christian Life Conference of the First Reformed Presbyterian Church of Beaver Falls, PA.
The Sound of Faith September 12, 2014 What is faith? Sometimes we answer that question with closely associated words. “Faith is trust,” someone may say. Or, “Faith is belief,” says another. The older theologians—whom we would do well to
Forgiveness This is My Father's Word September 11, 2014 Do you ever avoid certain passages of Scripture because they remind you so vividly of past sin? You've confessed your sin, and you trust that God is faithful and just to
Bumblebees Drops of Nectar September 10, 2014 At summer's end, at perfect time, Hosta shoots reach up high; As the purple cups, hanging down, Beckon those flying by. _ _ With whirring wings and slender beak, Colors catching the sun,
