Textual Criticism Textual Confidence August 27, 2022 Has God’s word been deliberately tampered with over the years? Have verses teaching the deity of Christ been systematically removed from our Bibles? Are the differences between ancient, modern and Reformation-era Bibles
The Stepwise Psalter August 26, 2022 It is increasingly becoming apparent that, all other things being equal, reading Psalms in sequence is a deeply enriching and spiritually nourishing experience. Positioning Psalm 95 One example may help to persuade the
Christians and heresy Wolfish Benefits August 23, 2022 Why does the church keep listening to wolves? What is it that the wolf has to offer that faithful shepherding does not? We consider 5 reasons why the church keeps turning to un-Christlike examples.
How to Prepare Your Heart for the Lord's Supper August 22, 2022 Our church celebrates the Lord's Supper on the first week of each new month. Some celebrate communion more often and some less. Either way, we always announce in advance that the
The Light of Christian Separation August 19, 2022 This article appears in the July edition of Tabletalk [https://tabletalkmagazine.com/] magazine. According to a 2015 article in the MIT technology review, a single candle flame can be seen with the naked
The Federal Vision August 17, 2022 What is Federal Vision (FV)? Can it be defined or described? It is true that there is diversity in the movement, which makes definition difficult. However, there is a good deal of unity
3GT Episode 264: Plurality of Pastors? August 16, 2022 With the guys "Kyle-less" once again, the parishioner and professor tackle a subject the solo pastor may not have wanted to discuss. What about congregations having more than one pastor? For
Shepherding through Prayer August 15, 2022 This article appears in the August edition of Tabletalk [https://tabletalkmagazine.com/] magazine. The Apostle Paul was concerned about the church in Ephesus’ being shepherded properly. He labored there, instructed her elders, and
Musings Searching for Immortality August 13, 2022 Man is mortal. One day we will die. Some say it is natural, it comes to us all. Yet something in us rebels against the fact; something buried deep senses that we were
Jesus and the Jews - Part I August 11, 2022 Introduction There is much misunderstanding about the place of Israel in relationship to the Church, and the future God has planned for the nation of the Jews. Interpretation The proper procedure, in settling
worship Reverence and Emotion in Reformed Worship Part 3 August 10, 2022 This is the third in a three-part series on the role of emotion in Reformed worship (part 2 is here [https://gentlereformation.com/2022/06/01/reverence-and-emotion-in-reformed-worship-part-2/] ). In these articles, I argue for
An On-Going Battle August 09, 2022 There was a spot on my family's land where a previous owner had dumped their trash. Over the years, antique bottles in various blue, amber, and white hues would appear after
Preaching Lab: How Hard Should Sermons Be? August 08, 2022 In this video, we consider the topic of preaching. Specifically, we ask, "How hard should sermons be?" What level of difficulty should we aim at? Should we preach below, at, or
"When I'm at White Lake!" August 07, 2022 My wife and I were in white Lake, NY this past week. It is a beautiful area situated in the midst of the picturesque Catskill Mountains near Bethel, NY. Some of you may
Not Now: The Surprising Joy of Waiting on the Lord August 05, 2022 Anyone who has seen the original “Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory” film from the 1970’s undoubtedly remembers the spoiled Veruca Salt who whines in song to her enabling father, "I
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
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
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?
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
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
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?
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
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”
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
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
