Living in Meshech & Kedar October 19, 2022 The Psalms are an invitation to experience the Psalmist’s experience. That must be clarified. The Psalmist often provides us with just enough information so that we cannot locate the Psalm in any
3GT Episode 269: Ligonier's State of Theology Report October 12, 2022 After talking about Scott getting his picture with babies and encouraging Kyle to read his own T-shirt, the 3GTers get down to business. Ligonier ministries just came out with their 2022 State of
Your Own Copy October 11, 2022 My early memories of church are scattered but still strong. I can remember the old red brick church on the mill hill, sitting in the wooden pews, my father’s arm around my
Was Jonathan Edwards a 5-Point Calvinist? October 10, 2022 I have had quite a few people ask me about whether or not Jonathan Edwards was a 5-point Calvinist. Some folks who have studied Edwards even a little bit know that he held
Beware of Pride: A Short Cautionary Tale October 07, 2022 Born in 1773 to great privilege as the seventh and youngest child of a Virginia Continental Congressman and signer of the Declaration of Independence, at 18 years old he was commissioned in the
stewards of manifold grace October 05, 2022 In this some-days-late article, may I share with you two verses from 1 Peter 4 that have been a source of refreshment when I've gotten bewildered about ministry? (Note: In using
3GT Episode 268: A Different Kind of R&R October 04, 2022 Picking apples always seems to get guys in trouble. At least, that's the message Kyle and Scott deliver to Barry. Late to record once again, like Adam Barry appears to blame
Pentecost Circumcision October 03, 2022 Recently, while sitting under the teaching of our Old Testament professor at RPTS, Dr. C.J. Williams, an insight into Scripture came to me that I had never noticed before. So I just
abortion His body. His choice. September 30, 2022 The fetus is not her body and therefore it is not her choice. The issue is His rights over us, not our rights over others or even ourselves. His body, His choice.
Genesis Genealogies Evangelical Existentialism September 29, 2022 Electoral Populist A number of years ago, in the British General Election, future Prime Minister Cameron embraced a sound-bite mantra of "Choice" which captured many votes. Pro Choice Few at the
3GT Episode 267: Church on Apps September 29, 2022 Scott starts this episode with gusto and even receives a compliment from Kyle. But as he continues on, the normal order is quickly restored as Kyle gets his digs in. For this week&
Anxiety Three Main Issues... September 27, 2022 What are the three most common issues facing the church today—issues that keep coming up in pastoral counseling?
Edwards, Warfield, and Plato on the Immortality of the Soul September 26, 2022 At first blush, Plato and Jonathan Edwards do not have all that much in common. One is an ancient Greek philosopher, the other a Colonial Calvinist. One is a pagan, the other a
An Experimental Truth Concerning Backsliding September 26, 2022 "It is an experimental truth that ought never to be overlooked, that when a believer has once begun to back-slide and leave his first faith, he seldom stops short at his first
God Saved the King September 22, 2022 Final Psalter arrangement, when no son of David ruled, makes Psalm 118 a communal chant of messianic thanks. The LORD's lasting loyal love is praised by God's whole awestruck
Spiritual Abuse Spiritual Abuse: Seeing What We Don't Want to See September 22, 2022 This is the world we live in. It would be nice if we could close our eyes and leave unseen the sin in, toward, and around us. But that kind of naivety isn’t proper for Christians. Being a child of God means we need to be willing to see the things we wish would remain unseen.
persuasion The Art of Persuasion September 21, 2022 Perhaps the most difficult aspect of pastoral work is the work of persuasion. In other words, how do we persuade others? How do we persuade unbelievers to see the beauty of Christ (II
3GT Episode 266: PCSD September 20, 2022 No, it’s supposed to be a C not a T. For the guys on 3GT are talking about PCSD - Post-Covid Stress Disorder. For like the aftershocks of an earthquake, the aftermath
Queen Elizabeth Jesus Christ, King of kings September 16, 2022 As we in reflect on the passing of Queen Elizabeth, we want to lift our eyes to the throne room of the universe to see the King of kings.
The King before Whom the Queen Bowed September 15, 2022 This week in the RPTS Chapel service, Dr. David Whitla delivered a powerful sermon on Psalm 2. What made it so special? A British subject, he referenced the recent death of his ruler,
prayer Book Recommendations September 14, 2022 Prayer and grief are two things that every Christian will encounter in their lives, many on a daily basis. I typically read at least one book a week throughout the year, and wanted
Fighting Over Prayer September 13, 2022 “District won't allow prayers over PA” was the headline article in our local paper. At odds were the school district administration and a state legislator over whether the school district could
Jonathan Edwards: The Presbyterian (well, sort of...) September 12, 2022 Most people don't know that Jonathan Edwards was a committed Presbyterian. Okay, I mean... well... sort of. In this video, I describe several ways that Edwards, Solomon Stoddard, William Williams and
Three Trees September 12, 2022 Having clear, simple ways to sow gospel seeds is helpful to any Christian (see here [https://gentlereformation.com/2016/03/28/sowing-gospel-seeds/] for some other ideas I have shared). Below is a brief
King Charles III and Securing the True Protestant Religion September 10, 2022 With the death of Queen Elizabeth II the United Kingdom and a watching world are preparing for a lot of royal pageantry. It's a pageantry that comes with a lot of history and even a little bit of theology.
