Christ in Scripture Why do we not see Christ in all the Scriptures? March 30, 2020 Introduction There are many reasons why we fail to see Jesus on every page, as David Murray so aptly puts it. Let me just suggest a few pitfalls to avoid to help us
A Good Time to Reflect on Providence with Flavel March 30, 2020 The amount of information coming at us regarding COVID-19 is mind exploding. In addition, Western moderns, so used to ready comfort and instant convenience, struggle to navigate quarantines and restrictions. A good remedy
Live and Learn (Take 2!) by Robert McFarland March 29, 2020 The following article is a guest post from Robert McFarland, a retired minister in the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America. He served pastorates in Rose Point (PA), Park City, Quinter, and Topeka
Roots of Redemption - Genesis in a Nutshell March 28, 2020 Introduction How do you read, teach or preach through a book like the first volume of Moses? As a friend explained to me last night, preaching a large book of Scripture is like
The Church in Revelation Your Church is Triumphant March 26, 2020 How comforting to us – in this present crisis or any other one that comes along – to know that we are sealed in Christ and washed in His blood so that we can fight faithfully as long as we live on this earth.
Polygamy Why is there so much sexual immorality and polygamy in the Old Testament? March 24, 2020 If polygamy and sexual immorality is so bad, why does it seem to go unchecked in so many places in the Old Testament? And how does that impact my reading of Scripture?
3GT Episode 174: P is NOT for Polygamy March 24, 2020 On this newest episode of 3GT, the guys don't want to see a P added to the mixed up LGBTQ alphabet. (Oh wait, there already is on the longer form, but
Catholicism and Covid-19 Priest or No Priest? That is the Question! March 23, 2020 As I was taking our Bernese Mountain Dog, Lucy, for a stroll at the weekend, it struck me that one of the tragedies of the Covid-19 crisis is that medics have said many
FEAR or FAITH in Response to COVID-19 by Dr. Brian DeVries March 23, 2020 How should Christians respond to the coronavirus pandemic? Dr. Brian A. DeVries is the President of Mukhanyo Theological College in South Africa. He has planted three churches in Pretoria, South Africa, and serves
Early Sunday Morning March 22, 2020 Edward Hopper’s Early Sunday Morning depicts a view of New York City’s Seventh Street in the early morning of a 1930 Lord’s Day. The scene is quaint, in part, because
COVID-19 Mother Earth or Father God? March 21, 2020 Apparently, the city of Venice is enjoying crystal clear waters in its world-famous canals due to a lack of debris from tourists and near-zero boat traffic under Italy's ongoing coronavirus lockdown.
Ashbel Green Pestilence and Pastoral Ministry March 20, 2020 Each of us in our own place and vocation have challenges to face and obstacles to overcome. I'm a pastor and so I feel the unique burdens that this pandemic brings for the pastorate.
Coronavirus 'Drive-in Church' – one solution to the problem of meeting together March 20, 2020 We need to assume the highest and best of motives in one another... We must assume that our brothers have thought and wrestled in prayer to solve the problem... and reluctantly come to the conclusion that this is the best, or the least bad, option available.
Conferencing in Covid Forsaking the Assembly? March 19, 2020 We live in very strange times - on that most are agreed. Sessions are locked in debate about best ways to run church. I agree with brother Etheridge that we need to go
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Readalong March 19, 2020 My office has a window facing north that opens to miles and miles of fields. As I sit looking out that window I see dreary skies, rain puddles, and the promise of more storms on the horizon. In some ways it's a metaphor of where society finds itself these days as we endure the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus To Meet, or Not to Meet: Is it even a question? March 18, 2020 How contrary to a shepherd’s heart! To move away from the sheep, when they feel and sometimes are most vulnerable! And oh my, the weight of what one beloved, seasoned pastor calls “the guilt of the unpaid visit”!
Truth Whatever is True... March 18, 2020 Paul encouraged the saints in Philippi by saying, “Whatever is true … think about such things.” Do you think it’s possible to think about more than one true thing at a time? To
Coronavirus 3GT Episode 173: Theologizing about Plagues March 18, 2020 In this episode the guys are discussing - What else? - the Corona virus that has so abruptly changed our lives. Listeners first hear a bit of silliness, as they learn why Greta
Fear Fear of a Changing World March 17, 2020 We are experiencing strange times. It’s hard to read the news without being tempted to fear. If ever there is a time to counsel our own hearts away from anxiety it is likely now.
About Those Viral Graphs March 17, 2020 After spending this past week making - and then this week implementing - plans with our team here to move our seminary completely online during the COVID-19 outbreak, I thought I would take
Psalm 91 Protection from Corona March 15, 2020 I'm hoping to preach on Psalm 91 later - I want to consider, with care, the protection that Christians can expect in the Pandemic of Covid-19. The thing that strikes me
COVID-19 The Church and Corona March 13, 2020 Covid-19 may well mean that mass gatherings like Camps and Conference are banned. There is a realistic prospect sessions, for the sake of our neighbour and conscience, may have to put a temporary
eschatology "It's the End of the World As We Know it," and Calvin would feel fine (albeit slightly chippy) ... March 12, 2020 Christians among the most materially blessed people in the world and in history advocate an eschatology that gets us off the planet before “things get really bad.” Try selling that “end times” theory to Christians in ancient Rome’s gladiator arenas! Or now, to Christians in North Korea.
3GT Episode 172: O How I Love Your Law! March 10, 2020 On this episode, the 3GTers revisit an important subject - the law of God in the life of the believer. How is a believer to love the law? After bantering about what constitutes
Embracing Your Reformed Roots March 10, 2020 In the early years of my ministry, people told me that churches like mine would be dead in ten years. I have often been surprised how wrong these folks have been. I know
