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3GT Episode 251: Worshiping with Our Bodies

January 25, 2022

As staid Presbyterian men, using their bodies in worship it’s not something Scott and Barry think about all that much. But a recent inquiry from a parishioner get them to thinking! For

Barry York Barry York
Psalm

Singing Jesus’ Playlist

January 24, 2022

The following is a guest post from Dr. David Whitla, Professor of Church History at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary [www.rpts.edu]. Last summer, my daughter walked into the Apple Store in our

Guest Author
children

Making the Sabbath A Delight for Little Ones

January 22, 2022

The Lord’s Day can be hard. God calls us to imitate Him through rest and to catch a glimpse of eternity through worship. These very good things help bring joy, peace, and

Vanessa Le Vanessa Le
Church

Faction Friendships

January 21, 2022

Too many Christians, on both sides of the controversies occasioned by covid, have retreated into their own tribe, making someone’s view of covid, lockdowns or facemasks the shibboleth of orthodoxy.

Warren Peel Warren Peel
Psalms

Permission to Weep

January 18, 2022

Having explained how laments allow us to frankly pour out our sorrow, anxiety, perplexity and quandaries to our Transcendent Cosmic God and Ever-Present Covenant LORD, Mark Futato, in "Interpreting the Psalms"

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr
Psalms

Good Reason to Sing Psalms

January 17, 2022

Having argued that the Psalter leads its international students to "happiness through holiness," in the Kingdom of Glory, by taking refuge in Messiah, the author concludes: > ...from beginning to end,

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr

3GT Episode 250: How to Listen to a Sermon

January 12, 2022

We do it all the time. Listen to sermons, that is. Yet are we listening as we ought? Most preachers behind the pulpit spend a great deal of time preparing to deliver their

Barry York Barry York

Winston, I Have A Feeling We Are Not In South Carolina Anymore

January 10, 2022

Dorothy delivers the famous line to her dog in The Wizard Of Oz. "Toto, I've got a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore." She was right! They

Kyle E. Sims Kyle E. Sims

Turretin on the Spirit's Work in Preaching

January 10, 2022

The following post was first delivered as a talk at the Westminster Conference sponsored by Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary [www.rpts.edu] last fall and then recently published in the Reformed Presbyterian Theological

Barry York Barry York

Top Books Read in 2021 from Two Reading Aficionados

January 08, 2022

The following post is from the Book Review Team of Greg Enas and Russ Pulliam, who annually submit a list of brief reviews of some of the books they read in the year.

Barry York Barry York

Space Oddity

January 07, 2022

What if aliens were discovered…or discovered us? Would that change your opinion of the Bible, the Christian faith, and the centrality of humanity as image bearers of God? Recently there was some

Nathan Eshelman Nathan Eshelman
Repentance Unto Life

The Grace of Warning

January 06, 2022

But what a gift of God’s grace to be alerted to what is coming, whether it's a tornado, a flood, or God’s final judgement. Just as a loving parent... so does our heavenly father warn His children of the consequences of sinful rebellion and disobedience.

Lee Hutchings Lee Hutchings

3GT Episode 249: 3GT on CT's Top 20 for 2021

January 06, 2022

After a holiday hiatus, the boys are back! Well, at least two of them are, as Kyle's extended hiatus continues. After new year's greetings, the guys decide to reflect

Barry York Barry York
Missons

100 Years of Reformed Presbyterian Missions in Syria (Part 1 of 2)

January 05, 2022

In 1856, the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America sent their first missionaries to a foreign field. The foreign field was Syria, and the mission work that began was to continue for just over a century.

Robert Kelbe Robert Kelbe
Deacons

A Servant Has Died

January 04, 2022

A giant of the faith has died. A servant of the Lord has entered his eternal rest. This servant impacted many. God had great plans for this servant when he knit him in

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider
Psalms

The Galilean Voice

January 01, 2022

A new year often brings a plethora of articles about a fresh commitment to scripture. Maybe as you start a new year you are looking for something fresh—a fresh Bible reading plan,

Mark Loughridge Mark Loughridge
population

More Now Than Ever

December 29, 2021

When we get down, it's worth remembering this fact: there are nearly 4 times more Christians today as a century ago.

J.K. Wall J.K. Wall

Celiaism

December 27, 2021

Though I typically write on themes of a more Biblical and pastoral theology nature, at times I take a stab at more creative writing. As I'm enjoying some holiday time with

Barry York Barry York

Love Undeserved & Unsought

December 25, 2021

Last night, after dinner, my wife received a call. It was my older half-cousin. I could hear, in the distance, that she was struggling to speak while holding back the tears - this

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr
Bible reading

Best Bible Reading Plans for 2022

December 25, 2021

Find the best Bible Reading Plans for 2022. Do you want to grow in your love for God? Do you want to become more like Jesus? Do you want to learn wisdom? Do you want to lean how to love? Jesus gives us the key.

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider

Jesus Died & Freed me from Christmas

December 23, 2021

Not to change your mind, but to inform you of fellow believers, three types of Christians emerge during the Christmas season: The first Christian is bright-eyed and filled with holiday cheer. The second

Nathan Eshelman Nathan Eshelman
Bible reading

Reading Scripture with Prophetic, Priestly, and Kingly Eyes

December 22, 2021

Our Scripture reading is shaped by seeing the prophetic, priestly, and kingly realities of Scripture, Christ, and ourselves.

Joel Hart Joel Hart

What is the Binding and Loosing of Satan?

December 21, 2021

Revelation 20:1-3 speaks of the binding and loosing (or releasing) of Satan. We read, > Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding the key of the abyss and a

Barry York Barry York

The Lost Art of Humility

December 18, 2021

I was watching a clip the other day about a 911 emergency call operator who twigged that something was up with a 911 call they received. Albeit it took them considerable time to

Mark Loughridge Mark Loughridge
Christmas

O Little Town of Bethlehem

December 17, 2021

Why was Jesus born in Bethlehem? One answer is because it was prophesied in Micah 5.2 and Scripture had to be fulfilled. This just puts the question one stage further back though. Why did God ordain that his Son would be born in Bethlehem?

Warren Peel Warren Peel
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