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A-preachin' and a-teachin' and a-bloggin' and a-podcastin' and...

November 11, 2024

Lately, I’ve heard a good number of jokes about podcasts. Here's one. When women talk about others, it’s called gossip, but when men do it, it’s called a

Barry York Barry York
Creation

Unveiling God's Plan in Christ: The Mystery of Faith Explained

November 06, 2024

An exploration of how God's hidden plan from Genesis to the New Testament is unveiled in Christ, fulfilling prophecies and revealing the mystery of faith as He redeems and renews the world through His sovereign love.

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider
purity

Sanctification and Sexual Purity: God's Will for Your Life

October 30, 2024

Biblical view on sexual purity: God’s will calls Christians to holiness, abstaining from immorality, and guarding the mind. Practical steps for honoring God with body and spirit in today’s culture.

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider

3GT Episode 320: Take One (Anothers) Daily

October 23, 2024

With Scott leading the way, the guys devote this episode to the "one anothers" of Scripture. They first demonstrate how to apply the more negative ones, such as provoking one another.

Gentle Reformation Gentle Reformation
Women Deacons

WOMEN AND THE DEACON'S OFFICE

October 23, 2024

In 1888, the RPCNA affirmed women’s ordination to the office of deacon, emphasizing scriptural support and historical precedent while addressing concerns raised by dissenters.

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider

Pastoral Search: Ancient Help

October 22, 2024

Is your congregation looking for a new pastor? It is a grueling process for some congregations. Pastors, students, and congregations alike find the process to be less than ideal. Here's one

Nathan Eshelman Nathan Eshelman
associate pastors

Bits & Pieces 1

October 22, 2024

Thoughts on Associate Pastors The pattern of pairs in pastoral ministry sets a model for this.  Sometimes the pairing is mentor and intern (e.g., Moses & Joshua, Paul & Timothy) but also

Kit Swartz

Tribute to Pastor Ken Smith

October 21, 2024

I had heard from his son that it was coming a day or two prior. Yet the news of Ken Smith passing into glory on Friday, October 11, stilled me. I know for

Barry York Barry York

A Good Death?

October 18, 2024

No doubt many who campaign for the right to assisted suicide are doing so for the best of intentions, out of care and compassion for the dying. But a law of this magnitude will have all kinds of harmful unintended consequences

Warren Peel Warren Peel
holiness

Pierced Ears: Fashion or Faith?

October 16, 2024

This article explores the biblical arguments for and against ear piercings, examining motives, cultural influence, and Christian liberty, while encouraging thoughtful, heart-driven decision-making.

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider

3GT Episode 319: Christian Municipalism

October 14, 2024

The blogosphere and podcast world seem to be discussing Christian Nationalism these days. Why, even 3GT got into the act not too long ago in this episode. Yet, what about focusing this issue

Gentle Reformation Gentle Reformation

The Storm

October 10, 2024

This is a record storm! The pressure is dropping, it's picking up energy! Wow! Look at the backwall of the eye - it's so sharply defined! A sudden upgrade

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr
Politics

Be Radical: Don’t Let Politics Hijack the Pulpit— Christ is King

October 09, 2024

Keep Christ as the focus. Don’t let politics hijack the pulpit. Speak more passionately about Jesus than any political leader—He alone is King.

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider

Our One Solid Relationship

October 08, 2024

Gospel ministry focuses on relationships. In ministry, we proclaim the truth of Christ’s gospel that restores our vertical relationship with God and transforms how we live with others in the church and

Kyle E. Sims Kyle E. Sims

3GT Episode 318: Check-up!

October 05, 2024

After a late summer hiatus, the gents return to their favorite extracurricular activity to record new episodes of Three Guys Theologizing. Yet alas, the parishioner is still not available. However, undeterred, the pastor

Gentle Reformation Gentle Reformation
Bible

Don’t Settle for Glue: Pursue the Pure Milk

October 02, 2024

Discover why only the pure milk of God's Word - not worldly distractions or even theological writings - truly nourishes the soul. Don't settle for spiritual substitutes.

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider

The Dark Night Rises - Psalm 88

September 28, 2024

Introduction If puritan writers were often tortured with physical persecution, these faithful, godly, preachers were no strangers to spiritual affliction either. Though they were reckoned to be the most-skilled pastors at dealing with

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr

Still the Glorious Body of Christ

September 27, 2024

In his classic work on the church, R.B. Kuiper carefully lays out what truly constitutes the church and how it functions. Called The Glorious Body of Christ, Kuiper shows the beauty of

Barry York Barry York
sanctification

How Biblical is the "If THAT guy can fall . . ." Response to Moral Failure Among Christian Leaders?

September 25, 2024

. . . are all believers really just one or two steps away from catastrophic moral failure? Is this how Scripture wants us to think of ourselves? What does this say about the efficacy of the Spirit’s sanctifying work within new creations in Christ?

Rut Etheridge III Rut Etheridge III
abortion

Reproductive Bondage

September 24, 2024

I am seeking to expose the gross brutality of those who clothe this abomination in politically seductive terms. This is an effort to be serpent wise and dove innocent.  It is challenging to do both.

Kit Swartz

When a Christian Leader Falls

September 20, 2024

Two desperately sad announcements were posted yesterday, by Trinity Bible Church in Dallas and the board of OnePassion Ministries... Let’s make every effort to respond to this news in as godly a way as possible.

Warren Peel Warren Peel
James 1.1-18;

Right Reactions?

September 19, 2024

Introduction Some trials of faith can be so sudden and ferocious that they can knock us off balance, cause our hearts to tremble, confuse our minds, force us to run away, or yield

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr
Atonement

Redeemed by the Precious Blood

September 18, 2024

A meditation on Christ’s sacrifice, highlighting the precious blood of Jesus, the cost of redemption, and the Father’s boundless love for humanity.

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider
Geneva College

Roll Up the Sleeves of Your Thinking

September 11, 2024

A personal journey of learning to think critically as a Christian, embracing continuous discernment, and evaluating all ideas against Biblical truth.

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider

His Grace Is Enough

September 10, 2024

Grace is often thought of in relation mainly to our justification. We are saved by grace. Our sin and sinful nature are justified by grace alone. As a result, the Christian is now

Kyle E. Sims Kyle E. Sims
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