Knowing or Knowing October 03, 2019 Walking the cobblestone streets of Wittenburg, I approached the (remodeled) doors on which Martin Luther nailed the 95 Theses. Climbing the stairs of Wartburg Castle, I entered a room that I had seen
sanctification The Kudzu, The Elm, and The Tree of Life October 03, 2019 The Kudzu As I wrote this article, I was vacationing in Tennessee. Driving along many highways, it was startling to see the amount of kudzu growing everywhere. Kudzu is a plant native to
3GT Episode 150: Dort on Perseverance October 01, 2019 At a recent conference, the RPTS faculty addressed the doctrines of grace known as TULIP that came out of the Synod of Dort. So the guys start asking the prof about his talk
Image of God Why God Made Us in His Image September 30, 2019 What is the purpose of being created in the image of God? He made us in His image to create and extend orderly communities of selfless love across the globe.
Reflections on Emptying the Quiver September 30, 2019 > Behold, children are a gift of the Lord After a quick trip to Michigan this weekend to take my father-in-law back home after a visit, we returned Saturday to help
Evangelistic Preaching Preacher Stay Positive! September 29, 2019 In a recent walk with a friend I recounted a childhood experience. In part, I explained, that amazing experience has helped to make me an optimistic evangelist. It was the legendary, long, hot
Study Personal Thoughts on a Pastor's Study September 27, 2019 Of course, there’s many challenges that come with pastoral study. But one of the greatest is — as Warfield pointed out — letting our studies occupy not only our minds but our hearts. A pastor studies not, first and foremost, for his congregation but for himself.
The Church in Revelation Images of Glory September 26, 2019 On the ground, it is easy to view the church as weak and insignificant. That is exactly how the devil wants you to see it. From the perspective of heaven, though, the church is something unique and glorious.
3GT Episode 149: Coaching & Mentoring in the Church September 24, 2019 Behind the scenes, Barry and Kyle continue to give Scott a great deal of coaching in hosting an episode. Don’t hit your mike! Get your kids off the internet! But don’t
thankfulness Giving Thanks for Particular Graces, Particularly September 24, 2019 If indeed the Father overflows with gifts, how I can not pause day-by-day and thank him, for. at minimum, 10 particular gifts poured out in that day?
The Interrelationship of the Marks of the Church September 23, 2019 The historic marks that identify the visible church of Jesus Christ are the pure preaching of God's Word, the right administration of the sacraments, and the faithful practice of church discipline
What will heaven be like Postcard from Palestine September 23, 2019 Just back from a ramble this morning. My mind turned to one of my favorites. I drooled for a few moments on the delights of Psalm 104. This is a Psalm which reveals
Liar, Liar September 21, 2019 “What is truth?” a jaded and cynical politician once asked. Sounds current doesn’t it? A couple of weeks ago, broadcaster and television producer, Dorothy Byrne posed the question: “Is it time for
10 Thoughts in the wake of the Jarrid Wilson Tragedy September 20, 2019 The following is a guest post by fellow Northern Irish Pastor Andrew Roycroft, used with permission from his blog thinkingpastorally.com. It was written on 11 September, in the wake of the news
Attributes of God Why Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways! September 19, 2019 I’ve been thinking a lot about love lately. And you’ll have to excuse me for borrowing and modifying my title based upon Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s famous poem by almost the
ethics God Says it...That Settles it? September 17, 2019 I'm sure many can recall the bumper sticker, "God says it, I believe it, that settles it". Unfortunately the typical response to this clichéd Christian catchphrase still makes the rounds in reformed and evangelical churches today...
3GT Episode 148: His Name was Malchus September 17, 2019 Remember him? He was the guy who lost an ear to Peter's sword, at least temporarily. After putting his ear back on, the Lord told Peter to put down the sword.
Guest Post by David McCullough He will not forget your works! September 16, 2019 This is a guest post by David McCullough - Minister of Woodstock R.P.C., Belfast - who penned this reflection on Christian Service while on holiday... Footprints in the Sand Strolling back across one
Learning a Lesson from the Duplicity of James Arminius and the Remonstrants September 16, 2019 On September 14-15, the faculty of RPTS spoke on the subject of "The Synod of Dort and the Doctrines of Grace." This year marks the four hundredth year since the
Personal Evangelism Testifying on Treadmills... September 14, 2019 Just back from the gym after a 4 kilometer run: I'd planned to slip in and out before many people were up. It had been a sleepless night - I was pacing
Suicide Suicide and Christian Truth September 13, 2019 We mourn with those who mourn, and we hold out the hope of the light of the gospel for those who sit in darkness. I never want to take away from that. But, at the same time, we need to learn to think biblically about suicide.
God Breathed "After Further Review ..." September 12, 2019 This review comes from Laura Cerbus, a fellow teacher and a writer on theological and practical topics, with the particular focus of demonstrating that the latter is bound up in and required by the former.
sexual abuse What Is A Girl Worth? September 11, 2019 It's an indictment against our society and churches when survivors like Rachael – thrust against their wills into dark and fearful circumstances – have to become the brave voices to tell us this. That’s what this book is: it's a brave voice.
Why We Started Back An Evening Service September 10, 2019 In 2015 after a long hard summer in our church, we made the regrettable decision to end our regular evening worship service. Part of the reason was that attendance had dropped off to
The Poker Table September 09, 2019 The table sat in the back corner of my parents' large family room, surrounded by the paneled walls and sitting on the shag carpet so prevalent in the seventies. Seated on a
