The God Who Saves August 02, 2023 In Isaiah 63 we find a familiar word used twice. It’s the word hesed or lovingkindness. I say it’s familiar because we run across it in many different places in Scripture.
Changing Eschatology in the RPCNA (Part 2) August 01, 2023 This is the second in a two-part series on the change in eschatology within the RPCNA. The first part explored the postmillenialism prevalent until the middle of the 20th century. This second part
Fair-Weather Presbyterians July 28, 2023 Presbyterians did I call them—no, I do mistake, Such are not presbyterians, who do their church forsake. Midst misery, a' times, standing alone, As by test, true presbyterianism is shown. But
Abuse Philemon and the Opposite of Abusive Leadership July 25, 2023 There is much talk in the church today about oppressive leadership and spiritual abuse, and for good reason! But we may be lacking a positive articulation of what we should be looking for in our spiritual leaders. The book of Philemon is a start.
Across the Lonely Ocean July 24, 2023 Tonight we'll fly Across the lonely ocean, And tomorrow we'll land Upon the Emerald Isle. In times past The trip was joy abounding. But these days, Our hearts ache
3GT Episode 291: Christians and Wealth July 18, 2023 As the three amigos / three musketeers / three stooges (You choose one!) are back together again, they respond to a question from a regular listener. What are Christians who have earthly riches to do?
Race, Church, and Society July 17, 2023 The following guest post highlights a helpful book with the same title. It is written by its author Dr. Frank Smith, pastor of the Atlanta Reformed Presbyterian Church. Among Frank's other
The Covenant of Grace is Better July 13, 2023 There are many ways to compare the Covenant of Works and the Covenant of Grace. If you need a refresher on the two, I would suggest reviewing chapter 7 of the Westminster Confession
humility LORD, My Heart Is Not Haughty July 12, 2023 LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty. Neither do I concern myself with great matters, nor with things too profound for me (Psalm 131:1). By Voice of Fear I
Encouragement July 11, 2023 Pastoral Ministry can be discouraging. Often those whom we pour out our lives for in ministry will break our hearts. Some leave the faith and declare themselves apostates. Others just slowly disappear from
3GT Episode 290: (Local) Church and (Local) State July 10, 2023 Often discussions about church and state are of the big picture variety. Theological debates about Christ's rule over the nations. Arguments over the boundaries of ecclesiastical and governmental authority. Opinions about
Bluebloods? July 06, 2023 In recent weeks I've been studying Jacob's life. Genesis 30 deals with the origins of the Church and the kind of unpromising soil in which the Family of God
Westminster Confession Reading the Confession in Context (1): 'Authentical' July 05, 2023 Responsible preachers – and thoughtful Bible readers – are aware of the danger of taking verses out of context. A similar danger, which many of its adherents are less aware of, applies to the Westminster
A Short Treatise on Slavery July 03, 2023 When you preach in an expositional fashion through books of the Bible, inevitably you are forced to treat topics you might otherwise avoid. Yesterday was such a case. As I was in Ephesians
oldest fragments June 30, 2023 This entry for Gentle Reformation is somewhat different from what I have sent previously, but it reflects a subject to which my mind has turned repeatedly in recent months. What you see above,
fading churches Fading Churches June 28, 2023 The positive impact of churches on the life of our community is fading to black.
servant leader Using One's Strength to Serve June 27, 2023 How are we to use our strength, prominence, position, and power in the Lord's economy?
3GT Episode 289: Worship, Feasting, Rest, Mercy June 26, 2023 Crown & Covenant Publications continues to issue accessible books on basic Christian doctrine through their Grassmarket Press imprint. Their most recent release, Worship, Feasting, Rest, Mercy: The Christian Sabbath, is an insightful and
What Happened at RPCNA Synod 2023? June 24, 2023 The Psalmist says, “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him (Ps.
Transgenderism and Kids June 20, 2023 Last week at the Presbyterian Church in America's General Assembly, I had the privilege of meeting Mary Weller, the Project Coordinator and Public Relations Manager of truthXchange. She shared the resource
Parenting The Key to Utopia June 16, 2023 If you were able to put one law on the statute books that would transform society if everyone obeyed it, what law would you choose?
The Joy of June June 13, 2023 June can be a hard month for many of us. The world shoves abomination into our face. Many of us avoid certain stores and venues so as not to have to deal with
Tribute to Pastor Gordon Keddie June 12, 2023 The following tribute was written as an RPCNA Synod Memorial by Dr. David G. Whitla, RPTS Professor of Church History, in remembrance of his mentor, co-pastor, and friend. Gordon James Keddie was born
Death Death is not for fun June 10, 2023 Recently I came across Scottish funeral directors who provide customised coffins. Not your standard oak or pine, or even eco-friendly wicker or sea-grass coffins—although they do all of those too—instead these
