fathers Fathers, Teach Your Children: A Direct Challenge July 24, 2024 Fathers, embrace your role as spiritual leaders at home. Model faith, create spiritual routines, and engage with your children about God. Your dedication leaves a lasting legacy, fulfilling the Great Commission.
Visible Church Body Parts July 23, 2024 In polls with a political purpose, it is astounding to hear the significant number of people who claim to be Christians who also said they hadn’t been to church in years or even decades. Is being a vital part of a church’s life and ministry necessary or even important for a Christian?
Majesty in the Mundane July 20, 2024 Introduction We're going to use this piece to look at Paul's letter to Ephesus. This "Queen of Epistles" so-called, one of the general epistles, given lack of
Baptism Does Your Baptism Matter? Challenge Your Faith and Reflect on Its Continued Significance July 17, 2024 Reflect on the true significance of your baptism. Challenge your faith and discover if your baptism still matters. Engage in deep, thoughtful insights on its lasting impact on your spiritual journey.
Global Church On the Advantages of Pulpit Swaps July 16, 2024 I wrote the following for our local newspaper to introduce the concept of a Scotland/USA pulpit swap. I'm sharing it here as it may be of interest to a wider
3GT Episode 315: Household of Faith July 16, 2024 The parishioner is off on the high seas, enjoying a silver anniversary cruise with his beloved. So the professor takes the opportunity to interview the pastor about his new book on Presbyterianism, Household
Let By-gones be By-gones? July 15, 2024 "We are told by the modern preacher simply to repent and let by-gones be by-gones. But what a heartless thing is such repentance! We escape into some higher, happier, respectable life. But
Eulogy for a Wife July 11, 2024 Today my wife would have been 57 years old. On April 13, 2024, she died after a year-long battle with cancer. She never liked that expression, “battle with cancer.” There is truth in
Evangelism Fear in Sharing Your Faith July 10, 2024 Share your faith as Jesus commanded in Matthew 28:19. Start conversations, build relationships, invite friends to church, and learn to share the gospel. Be bold; the Holy Spirit empowers you. Start today!
A Few Thoughts on Corporate Prayer July 09, 2024 In the late 1990s, Dr. Hughes Oliphant Old visited my seminary and lectured on worship and prayer. As a young minister, he had asked other ministers how to grow in his leading in
Imprecatory Praising July 08, 2024 Yesterday, I preached from Isaiah 14 and addressed verse 29, which reads, Rejoice not, O Philistia, all of you, that the rod that struck you is broken, for from the serpent's
Grateful for RPIC 2024 July 05, 2024 One of the blessed traditions of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (RPCNA) is its summer camps. Except for every fourth year, the various presbyteries of the RPCNA sponsor regional family camps
Discipleship Discipleship Resources July 03, 2024 Discover transformative resources that shaped my Christian journey, from doctrinal sermons and Bible reading plans to influential books and audio teachings. Explore pastors, essential theological works, and practical guides for discipleship and worship. Share your resources too!
3GT Episode 314: Worthy! June 28, 2024 In this episode of Three Guys Theologizing, the gentlemen welcome back Pastor Nathan Eshelman as their guest. Nathan has authored another book in the Grassmarket Press series, entitled Worthy. They interview him about
illustrations A Defense for Modern Illustrations June 26, 2024 Why is it crucial for sermons to highlight real-life, often unwholesome examples of Jesus's redemption? Learn how Jesus's work among sinners should be openly discussed in modern preaching, showcasing His ongoing, transformative power.
The Amen Say "The Amen"! June 25, 2024 The Amen is a biblically warranted element of public worship. It is to be vocalized by the congregation together, in response to the things heard from another, at the direction of the one leading and to the praise of God.
Pride Escaping the Trap of Self-Righteousness June 19, 2024 In a polarized society, moral clarity can lead to self-righteousness. C.S. Lewis in "The Screwtape Letters" shows how pride corrupts humility. Christians must remember righteousness comes from Christ. Avoid comparisons and embrace, "Christ Jesus came to save sinners." Walk humbly.
Samson The Bible Verse in Every Supermarket June 18, 2024 Did you know there's a Bible verse in every UK supermarket? Its presence gained some attention lately as both it and the dead lion accompanying it were removed from the packing
What Happened at RPCNA Synod (2024)? June 15, 2024 The 192nd synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church met on the beautiful campus of Geneva College from Tuesday, June 11 in the morning until Friday June 15th in the afternoon. Often we meet
Homosexual From Pride to Prayer: A Call for Humility June 12, 2024 Turn Pride Month into a time of preaching and prayer, embracing humility and sharing God's justice and mercy with the LGBTQ+ community.
Preterism Exposed: the Heresy of Hymenaeus June 10, 2024 I hope to present a polemic against what is called Full Preterism. Let me begin with some definitions. Polemics are that part of theology that deals with controversy and false doctrine as the
Diaconal Rescue June 10, 2024 Those who know me pretty well know I have a unique neighbor. I even wrote about Gail, a widower, here a few years ago (see Being Schooled on Being a Neighbor). In recent
The Ecumenical Psalter June 06, 2024 The 1650 Psalms of David in Metre may be was--and maybe still is--the most ecumenical Psalter ever published in Christendom. The 1650 Psalter was a revision of the Psalter approved at the Westminster
3GT Episode 313: Disagreements in the Church June 05, 2024 The boys start off talking about the pleasantry of mowing their lawns, which has nothing to do with this episode but is a continuation from the last one! Kyle gets the guys on
Death Facing Death with Fear and Faith June 05, 2024 Fear of death? Jonah's story shows hope emerges even in despair. Faith & Jesus' sacrifice conquer death's grip. #faith #hope #religion
