Providence Holding on to the 'Things Revealed' July 16, 2021 There are many things that God has revealed that are not secret, and we are meant to think about these things—to understand them, believe them and live by them as we cling to them daily.
Christian Missions Width and Length and Depth and Height July 15, 2021 Much ink has been spilled over what, exactly, Paul means in Ephesians 3:18 when he speaks of the “width and length and depth and height.” To begin with, the phrase is missing
Death "Where I Am" July 14, 2021 We cannot be with Jesus – in immediate communion with his glory – while we cling to the dust of this present and passing world. The answer to Jesus' prayer ordinarily requires that we die.
Prayer meeting Problems and Solutions July 13, 2021 As we enter the second half of 2021, we see the world starting to return to a new normal. We are not returning to 2019, but we can get back to regular routines
Standing with the Little Guys July 12, 2021 As part of my duties as president of our denominational seminary, over the last month I attended the national meetings of several NAPARC [https://www.naparc.org/]churches. I participated in my own
Gospel Grace Saved by Grace? July 10, 2021 On a tombstone in the old graveyard behind the Meeting House at Knockbracken, nestling among the evergreens, rising from the grass, on a well-mown grassy mound, is a plain and modest headstone: etched
3GT Episode 235: Side C Christianity July 08, 2021 The parishioner is away celebrating his anniversary with his sweetie, so the pastor and prof have fun sharing what people think Scott looks like from just the sound of his voice. Then they
Fatherly Lessons in NICU July 08, 2021 The following guest post was written by Lee Hutchings, pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church (PCA) of Canton, OH. Our son was due on July 6, 2013. However, he was born 4 weeks early
Yes, I Cried Again July 06, 2021 To understand this post, you will first have to read this brief one [https://gentlereformation.com/2021/06/21/i-cry-at-weddings/]. It did happen again. The salty drops running down my face on the
Silverfish Spirituality July 05, 2021 Dropping from a dusty and well-read copy of a paperback biography fell a neatly folded, faded, and forgotten letter written to the Lord; a personal covenant. It contained a confession of sin, steps
Christian living The Problem of Distraction July 03, 2021 We live in what some psychologists have called a state of “Continuous Partial Attention”. We are at our desks writing a report or essay, and consciously and subconsciously we’re monitoring for WhatsApp
Christian Missions War is Down, Witnessing is Up June 30, 2021 Our world doesn’t feel peaceful, but in fact it is. Especially over the past 75 years, peace has spread over the globe and, with it, the gospel.
Great Commission Disciple Making Movements June 29, 2021 Ultimately, disciple-making movements build upon a foundation that emphasizes obedience above knowledge, which in turn leads to a devaluation of the preaching and teaching function of the institutional church.
Evangelism Election & Evangelism June 28, 2021 Introduction How should the doctrine of God's Eternal Choice in Christ shape the way we seek stray sheep, build disciples up, or evangelize the lost? It is my prayer, while certainly
Episode 234: P.S. Hey, What about REs? June 25, 2021 After the last episode [https://3gt.xyz/2021/06/17/episode-233-if-you-leave-me-now/] dealing with congregants and pastors leaving the church, a listener said, "Hey, wait a minute! What about ruling elders?" So
Ministry: Leading Others to Glory in Christ Jesus June 22, 2021 Serving Jesus is about leading people to glory in Christ Jesus. Ministry, life, parenting, etc. does not center on our personal and internal achievement goals. Nor does it center on our desires for
I Cry at Weddings June 21, 2021 Well, I prefer to call it more of a manly sort of tearing up. But it's true. I cannot prevent it. At some point at a wedding, my eyes always fill
Weary Toil: Synod 2021 June 19, 2021 Heads and beards were visibly more gray, and pages, who ordinarily serve the court with passing out papers, were stationed behind screens to monitor delegates over Zoom; unable to attend due to international
Christ in the Psalms The Cost June 19, 2021 We see the athlete atop the podium clutching their gold medal, a broad smile covering their face, eyes sparkling. Unless we personally know them (or others like them), we don’t see the
3GT Episode 233: If You Leave Me Now June 17, 2021 The guys tackle a situation often faced by people in the church. What do you do when a fellow member tells you they are leaving the congregation? Unlike a previous episode [https://3gt.
Preaching by Faith June 14, 2021 From the pulpit and in his ministry, the pastor must preach the faith. In other words, he is bound by confession and conscience to proclaim the doctrines of the faith in truth and
Zechariah 10:1-11 Follow My Leader? June 12, 2021 Just getting ready to preach on Zechariah 10 tomorrow - I have to confess not one of the easier passages from which I have attempted to bring a message to God's
Ecclesiology A "Canceled" Synod? June 10, 2021 “Christians who can no longer listen to one another will soon no longer be listening to God either ..."
presbyterianism A City on a Hill June 09, 2021 Openness and visibility is the ordinary handmaid to the work of the church and not a liability to our public image, and secrecy and concealment have no regular part in our labors.
3GT Episode 232: Holding Fast June 08, 2021 So the pastor heard that a certain professor (not the one on this podcast!) teaches that fasting is no longer required in the Christian era [https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/should-christians-fast-or-feast]. He wants
