Current Events When gods Fail January 06, 2021 Let the politics and politicians fail. Let the elections go as the will. Let the gods stumble and fall so that our hearts – by any means necessary – are pried from the soul killing sin of vain confidence in men
3GT Episode 210: The Stolen Year? January 05, 2021 After a holiday hiatus, the 3GTers are rolling once again. They start off acknowledging Barry's fire, Scott's cardigan, and Kyle's dog. But then they get down to
Convergence on the Mission Field January 04, 2021 In a recent newsletter, South Sudan missionaries Zach and Beth Smith related the following account. Gentle Reformation is sharing this excerpt with their permission as well as that of the young lady who
Domestic Systematic Theology January 02, 2021 New Year—a time for starting reading plans. Plans to read through the bible, plans to read a set number of books from different categories, or perhaps, for some, plans to read though
Church Abuse A Parable from the Dead January 01, 2021 In death, Ravi Zacharias bears his deserved shame and what that means only the Judge of all the earth knows, and he will do right. But let every church and congregation take heed unless He who holds the seven stars in his hand should remove the lampstand from its place.
new year "...and a happy new year"? December 31, 2020 This year we must resolve by God’s grace to distinguish between ungodly anger and godly anger, to put the former to death, and to feel and employ the latter only when necessary.
new year's resolutions The New Year's Resolution We All Need December 30, 2020 Amid cancel culture, political polarization and racial division, we need more than ever to ‘Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood’
Top Books Read in 2020 from Two Reading Aficionados December 29, 2020 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.
Further Sanctified: Really and Personally December 28, 2020 Much confusion exists in the modern church regarding the doctrine of sanctification. In seeking to provide more clarity on this subject, I enjoyed working with my colleagues at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary [www.
The Church in Revelation The Incarnation and the Inevitability of Your Salvation December 24, 2020 The incarnation could not be stopped and neither can your salvation.
Proverbs 31 Proverbs 31, the Incarnation, and Women (and Men) of God December 22, 2020 The Proverbs 31 woman unveils a richer and more beautiful message of Scripture than we often see.
3GT Episode 209: Witnessing to the Jews December 22, 2020 For the first time ever, it is 3GT+2! That's right, the guys are joined by two others. Stephen Atkinson and Mitch Tepper from Christian Witness to Israel [http://cwina.org/
Of Sabbath Sticks and Stones December 21, 2020 Like traveling down a highway on a vacation trip, only to come upon a grisly accident, reading through the Scriptures can have a jarring impact upon you at times. A short passage in
Salvation Hope Hard-Pressed Hope-Helmets December 19, 2020 The model Thessalonian church had been born amidst great storms (Acts 17:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7 & 3:3-5). Winds of persecution were so fierce believers stared down both barrels at death.
Mary's Visit to Elizabeth December 18, 2020 There are some parts of the Christmas story that easily get overlooked, aren’t there? And Mary’s visit to Elizabeth (Lk 1.39-45), sandwiched as it is between the annunciation to Mary
Bible reading 2021 Bible Reading Plans December 17, 2020 Let's get to the issue quickly. You should be reading your Bible. If you are on this blog you are most likely a Christian and your conscience bears testimony to this
3GT Episode 208: Variation in the Body December 17, 2020 Well, some technical and scheduling difficulties delayed the 3GT Team in getting this episode out. Also, we learn part of the distraction is that lawyer man Scott has been helping dog owner Kyle
John Calvin A Godly Citizen: Help From the Past December 15, 2020 How can I be a godly citizen? In answering that question even among Christians there’s been over-the-top rhetoric about tyranny, a brutish need to self-assert "rights," a cowering in fear and anxiety, and a general lack of a wise and discerning spirit.
Songs in the Night December 14, 2020 When believers enter “the dark night of the soul,” those times when God’s mysterious will, worked out through difficult providence, makes the Lord appear veiled and unapproachable, what should they do? As
Christmas Away With The Manger December 10, 2020 The fact that the Jesus, the Word of God, was made man doesn’t entitle us to make pictures of him scenic as the nativity set may be. To do so actually detracts from the true meaning — not of Christmas — but of the incarnation.
How do we deal with the end of the world? December 08, 2020 Christians, we have lived in a dark year. The darkness of Pandemic and unrest has many people thinking of the last day. If Christ does come back soon, may He find all of us doing our Christian duty. May we encourage those that are curious or even fearful to seek Christ and follow Him!
TMI December 07, 2020 Too much information. That's the Digital Age for you. In 1982 Buckminster "Bucky" Fuller (What a name!) rolled out his "knowledge-doubling curve." He proposed that the total
Sanctorum Communionem December 04, 2020 Last week I found myself in a very empty fellowship hall at the church where I pastor. The chairs and tables have been put away since March and we have not had a
What Is ... Truth? December 03, 2020 On November 8, 2020, a man of widespread fame passed into eternity at the age of 80 and met his maker. This man was known for answers and questions. He gave statements of
Emotions: Goals or Indicators? December 02, 2020 What follows is an excerpt from editor Tom Sullivan's introduction to a modern English translation of The Heavenly Trade or The Best Commerce by Bartholomew Ashwood, published in 1688. Tom is
