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3GT Episode 263: Interview with Keddie on The Glory & Fullness of Jesus Christ

August 02, 2022

One of 3GT's favorite guests is back! Gordon Keddie joins the guys as he discusses the new release of William McEwen's The Glory and Fullness of Jesus Christ: In

Barry York Barry York

Shepherding with Hospitality

August 01, 2022

This article appears in the July edition of Tabletalk [https://tabletalkmagazine.com/] magazine. All Christians are to practice hospitality (Heb. 13:2 [https://www.esv.org/Heb.%2013%3A2/]). But elders are to

Barry York Barry York
civil rights

Civil Duties

July 30, 2022

Civil discourse has degenerated to the point where opponents shout at each other with megaphones. What are our obligations as Christian citizens in the midst of this?

Kit Swartz

The season into which Daniel was sent.

July 29, 2022

When I’m called upon to bring pulpit supply these days, I will often ask folks in the churches to reflect on the fact that brothers in faith behind the prison walls are

Timothy McCracken Timothy McCracken

Two Things Are Needful?

July 28, 2022

I've been doing a 6-month review over the past week or so - taking a brief time-out to take stock after my half-year across the pond in the East Coast of

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr
Depression

"This is Your Brain on Depression. Any Questions?"

July 26, 2022

In a landmark study released last week, the "chemical imbalance" view of depression was decisively overturned. What implications does this have for the church?

Keith Evans Keith Evans

Are You a Cage-Stage Calvinist? Five Ways to Escape the Bars

July 25, 2022

Those who are new to Reformed Theology often learn at a rate that excels some of their friends and peers. Their new love for theology – specifically the doctrines of grace – often causes them

Matthew Everhard Matthew Everhard
Bible

Benjamin B Warfield and the Preservation of Scripture

July 19, 2022

The careful reader of the Westminster Confession will notice that the preservation of Scripture is not described as “immediate” as was inspiration.  Instead the Confession speaks of God’s “singular care and providence”

Jeffrey A Stivason Jeffrey A Stivason

Roots?

July 19, 2022

There are so many unexpected opportunities to bring a word about Christ to those we meet each day. On my way home from a run (my first in the US - it took

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr

3GT Episode 262: Pastoral Perseverance

July 14, 2022

This episode begins with some typical shenanigans. Kyle has to explain that the "Super Spreader" shirt he is wearing is not advertisement for a fertilizing company, but punishment for bringing Covid

Barry York Barry York
suffering

My Only Friend Is Darkness

July 13, 2022

When the pain is unceasing and the waves keep engulfing you, turn to Psalm 88. It will remind you how Christ turns your death into resurrection and newness of life.

Vanessa Le Vanessa Le
Westminster Confession of Faith

The Blessing of the Confession and Catechisms

July 12, 2022

If you grew up in a church that taught the Shorter Catechism and studied the Confession of Faith, give thanks to the Lord because that is a blessing. If, like me, you did not grow up in a church that taught the Confession, then take the time to study it now.

Kyle E. Sims Kyle E. Sims

The Lowest Rungs

July 09, 2022

I was preaching on Jesus cursing the fig-tree recently, and the challenge to bear fruit. In conjunction with Jesus’ parable about a fruitless fig-tree there really is quite a challenge. No one wants

Mark Loughridge Mark Loughridge
Forgiveness

All Things Forgiveness

July 09, 2022

Forgiveness is central to the Christian ethic. As a forgiven people the glory of the children of God is to be a forgiving people. But, important as forgiveness is, it's also misunderstood, trivialized, and in the hands of some even weaponized.

Kyle Borg Kyle Borg
The Ten Commandments

The Fifth Commandment

July 08, 2022

“Honor your father and your mother.” This command was once engraved on the tablets of stone, was exemplified in the life of Jesus, and it is now written on the heart of believers by the ministry of the Holy Spirit and affirmed by Apostolic authority.

Kyle Borg Kyle Borg
abortion

Roe, Dobbs & King Jesus

July 06, 2022

Several years ago I read Russell Kirk’s The Roots of American Order. Kirk argued, “The the law is revealed to save man from self destruction.”[1]However, by “save” he meant “restrain.

Jeffrey A Stivason Jeffrey A Stivason

3GT Episode 261: When Tables are Overturned

July 05, 2022

With all three guys finally back in the saddle, they decide to tackle an issue the whole country is discussing. They theologize over the momentous news of the Supreme Court's decision

Barry York Barry York

Unlikely Glory

July 04, 2022

Last Monday I presided at the graveside service of Mary Joy Blocki [https://www.boylanfuneralservices.com/obituaries/Mary-Joy-Blocki?obId=25202596] , the daughter of dear friends and gospel co-laborers Martin & Kathy Blocki. Though

Barry York Barry York
gay pride

Gay Pride

June 30, 2022

Ethics start at the beginning and are rooted in the original nature of things. From the beginning, mankind’s sexual union was human, heterosexual, monogamous and covenanted. The man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed. This is the true pride that should be celebrated and promoted.

Kit Swartz
Jesus

Hands

June 29, 2022

My hands, like Jesus on this earth Are weak and weary, torn and sad. Yet God still uses what is weak To shame the mighty, conquer kingdoms, Feed the hungry. He will establish the work of my hands.

Vanessa Le Vanessa Le

the accessibility of freedom from sin’s bondage

June 28, 2022

Please accept my apology for being a day late for this post! The letter below was written to my believing brothers in prison about six months into the first portion of their season

Timothy McCracken Timothy McCracken

3GT Episode 260: The Heartbreak of Divorce

June 28, 2022

With Scott back out on the campaign trail kissing babies, Barry and Kyle turn to letters sent to 3GT for this episode's topic. As such, their tone turns more serious. For

Barry York Barry York

Shepherding Friends

June 27, 2022

This article appears in the June edition of Tabletalk [https://tabletalkmagazine.com/] magazine. In certain quarters, men heading toward the ministry are told that they cannot have friends in the church. Why? They

Barry York Barry York

What Happened at Synod 2022?

June 25, 2022

The 190th annual synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America met on the campus of IWU in Marion, Indiana. Rev. Bruce Parnell (Stillwater, OK) began with preaching on “taking up the

Nathan Eshelman Nathan Eshelman
fruitfulness

The Purpose of Jesus' Most Perplexing Miracle

June 22, 2022

Jesus cursed the fig tree to spur us to fruitfulness based on faith in Him. The fruitfulness He desires is for us to create communities of selfless love.

J.K. Wall J.K. Wall
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