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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
Covenanters For Christ's Crown and Covenant June 17, 2022 Covenant renewal is an opportunity to nail our colours to the mast, both confessing our sins as a church and pledging our loyalty and love to our covenant Lord.
Voting Church, Polls & a Few Lessons June 14, 2022 This story begins in November of last year. While voting I noticed that there was a need for a Majority Inspector of Elections in my county. The ballot was blank and so I
wolves How to Spot a Wolf June 12, 2022 Wolves justify themselves by their powerful ministries, but the Shepherd judges them based on God’s moral precepts. And he finds them lacking.
Worldview What tree does the fruit grow on? June 11, 2022 Western Europe (and North America) is moving further and further from its moorings in a Christian view of life. Some are glad to see the back of what they might term ‘superstitious nonsense’
What really counts? June 09, 2022 Sorry Introduction I recall a few years back having a quiet conversation with a shocked, disappointed, chastened, and influential fellow-pastor. Following the tragic demise of a famous Christian leader, his serious, solemn, words
Pray For Your Denominational Meetings June 07, 2022 It is the synod and assembly season in the reformed world. Many of our NAPARC sister denominations are meeting or just have met. These are important meetings that impact the church in many
3GT Episode 259: Preaching Duty June 07, 2022 With their tumultuous schedules finally colliding together, all three guys are back for this episode! After congratulating Scott again for his election victory, the 3GTers get to the subject at hand as they
God is One June 06, 2022 God has revealed himself as Triune. He is both one and three. Yet many hear that statement as contradictory. Obviously, in mathematics 1 does not equal 3. And it would be a contradiction
worship Reverence and Emotion in Reformed Worship Part 2 June 01, 2022 This is the second in a three-part series on the role of emotion in Reformed worship (Part 1 is here [https://gentlereformation.com/2022/05/04/reverence-and-emotion-in-reformed-worship-part-1/] ). In these articles, I argue for
fellowship Our Lord's encouragements on prayer, the night before His crucifixion May 31, 2022 When the first request came to contribute to Gentle Reformation, I counted the prospect quite a high privilege. With it, though, came a bit of the sensation of fear of heights. May the
