In My Place He Stood November 26, 2023 Often the notion of vicarious atonement is eschewed by those who claim to be evangelical. Almost twenty years ago N. T. Wright claimed that the atonement “was and is the stunning, towering achievement
thank offering Thanks Giving! November 23, 2023 A word of thanks with a gift of thanks is a full expression of gratitude.
A Thanksgiving Psalm November 23, 2023 After Psalm 23, perhaps Psalm 100 is the most known of the psalms in the American church. With the tune known as Old Hundredth, this psalm has been sung for generations. Psalm 100
Gravity & Gladness This & Tat in a Christian Bookshop November 21, 2023 A surface understanding of God and his Word means we will not be able to cope when the trials and difficulties of life meet us. We need that sense of the grandeur and majesty of God.
In God's Timing: Encouragement for Seminary Students November 20, 2023 Students for the ministry are often ready to go before they're ready to go. Students are, at times, discouraged by the slowness of the presbyterian process, the long seminary experience, and
3GT Episode 299: "I Didn't Survive" with Naghmeh Panahi November 20, 2023 It's not often that the 3GTers have repeat guests on the show. But some people have such a story one episode hardly does it justice. Such is the case regarding the
North American Presbyterian and Reformed Council (NAPARC) November 14, 2023 Each year on the second week of November, The North American Presbyterian and Reformed Council holds its annual meeting. This organization consists of 13 Reformed Denominations and Federations from Scottish, Dutch, Korean, German,
3GT Episode 298: Update on Tommy & Emory November 13, 2023 Many listeners know that on February 27, 2022, Barry's son-in-law, Tommy Mangan, was shot through the throat in the line of duty as a police officer in Indianapolis. (To learn and
Religion True or False? November 09, 2023 Introduction In His book practical religion, Anglican bishop of Liverpool, JC Ryle, extols the virtues of powerful practical evangelical Christianity. Context In this little section of James chapter 1:26-27, the apostle lays
3GT Episode 297: 1GM November 06, 2023 Well, it finally happened. Only one guy showed up to record an episode. Of the three, which one is most likely to be able to monologue for an entire episode? Yep, you guessed
The Table of the Lord November 03, 2023 Recently I was asked about the practice of coming to a physical table during the celebration of the Lord's Supper. This practice is one that is very ancient and I would
His Kindness Leads Us to Repentance November 03, 2023 The following is a post written by a guest author, the Rev. Josh Rieger of Riverside PCA in Beaumont, TX. The Great Sequoias are one of the most majestic things on earth. The
Booing at the Ballgame October 31, 2023 We are currently amid Major League Baseball’s World Series. Once per year, I attend a Pittsburgh Pirates game, and while baseball isn’t my favorite sport, it’s easy to get caught
pastoral ministry A Willing Shepherd October 25, 2023 With a double emphasis the Apostle makes his point negatively and positively — a shepherd needs to volunteer himself for his work and not simply be forced by arm-twisting.
Pastoral Calling Don't Let Your Sons Grow Up to Be Pastors: A Lament for Pastor Appreciation Month October 25, 2023 There’s an old country song that warns mothers not to let their babies grow up to be cowboys. There ought to be a Gospel song that warns mothers not to let their sons grow up to be Pastors because that also is a lonely life.
3GT Episode 296: Grow Up! October 24, 2023 Want a podcast introduction that basically contradicts the theme of the episode? Leave it to the 3GTers! After the guys joke around like teenagers for a while, they get down to the task
Remember Sybil October 18, 2023 Orlando just had its 🏳️🌈 Pride Weekend, complete with a fair-like atmosphere downtown, thousands and thousand of sexual tourists, a rainbow themed parade, and an evening of fireworks. The parade's Grand Master
3GT Episode 295: Is Sunday Best the Best? October 17, 2023 Pennsylvania civil magistrates may not be the best place to look for clothing decisions, with some men dressing as women and others, well, hardly dressing at all. But Kyle, knowing these are Barry&
Retirement Retirement: The New Afterlife? October 17, 2023 Take away the hope of a glorious future beyond this life and we have to try and find it here and now.
The Dynamic Church October 16, 2023 Such a post title may lead one to think that what follows is about becoming a dynamic church. Perhaps you thought I would offer an exciting program that would help your congregation become
Random Thoughts About Unity In The Church October 10, 2023 As a churchman, it breaks my heart to see brothers separated and divided over issues in many of our congregations, presbyteries, and denominations. I have friends from all over the Reformed World and
Hermeneutics Reading Scripture to See Jesus October 07, 2023 The Old Testament speaks of Jesus. Luke 24 says so. However, like the disciples, we are often slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken, all that the law foreshadowed,
heaven What No Eye has Seen... October 06, 2023 If we try to live our lives just focused on the fog in front of us, we will miss how close our savior truly is. If we center our attention on only our struggles and trials, we miss what God is doing through them and to us.
Evangelism Sovereignty and Evangelism September 29, 2023 The power of God unto salvation is not emotional manipulation. So, we must open our mouths. Salvation does not hinge on your eloquence. Eternity does not depend on our persuasiveness.
