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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
restoration

Relational Restoration Revisited

December 15, 2021

Last time we considered confession and repentance in the multi-step process of relational reconciliation. Here we consider the final three of forgiveness, reconciliation, and restoration.

Keith Evans Keith Evans

3GT Episode 248: The Gamble Trilogy

December 14, 2021

Do you have a favorite trilogy? George Lucas' Star Wars? J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings? Perhaps even Ali v. Frazier? Well, on this episode of 3GT we

Barry York Barry York
love

The Need For Christian Love

December 14, 2021

The church is a place where worldly distinctions are melted away by an intense love fired by a common salvation, a shared hope, and the powerful indwelling by Holy Spirit. It is a love that is active and involved.

Kyle E. Sims Kyle E. Sims

Snow

December 13, 2021

The following article is a guest post by Rebecca VanDoodewaard, author of Uprooted: A Guide for Homesick Christians [http://www.heritagebooks.org/products/uprooted-a-guide-for-homesick-christians-vandoodeward.html] , Your Future ‘Other Half’: It Matters Whom You

Guest Author

Praying in the Spirit

December 06, 2021

This afternoon I  returned from a wonderful weekend in Colorado. I can say with full conviction of heart, "The Lord was with us!" For I experienced God's people praying

Barry York Barry York

Enjoying the Means

December 03, 2021

And enjoy him. We all know the phrase. Our chief end is to glorify and enjoy God. This is the Presbyterian way. Do we enjoy him? Do you enjoy him? Do we enjoy

Nathan Eshelman Nathan Eshelman

“The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”? Keeping Perspective This Holiday Season

December 02, 2021

I wasn’t eavesdropping, but while waiting in line for coffee this week I overheard two separate conversations between two different sets of friends say essentially the following: “This is the best! I

Lee Hutchings Lee Hutchings
thanksgiving

On Giving Thanks

December 01, 2021

Having just shared another Thanksgiving meal with friends and family, it is perhaps well to remember why we give thanks as Christians–not just at Thanksgiving, but at every meal. In 1 Corinthians,

Robert Kelbe Robert Kelbe

3GT Episode 247: Church Planting Models

November 30, 2021

Though still 3GT-1, Barry and Scott strike up a conversation about church planting. In particular, they discuss the different approaches that can be taken. They begin by sharing their own experiences in church

Barry York Barry York

Sing with Thankfulness!

November 29, 2021

As believers, we should not only be seasonally thankful but ever thankful. We can demonstrate our thanks to the Lord by obeying His Word, offering prayers of gratitude, and expressing appreciation to one

Barry York Barry York
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