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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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?
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
3GT Episode 317: Finding My Vocation with William Boekestein September 09, 2024 As the summer ends, the guys welcome a guest to this episode of Three Guys Theologizing. Pastor William "Bill" Boekestein of the Immanuel Fellowship Church (URC) in Kalamazoo, Michigan, joins them
London's Suffering; London's Sin September 04, 2024 Today, September 6, in 1666, Old Saint Paul's Cathedral in London burned to the ground in the Great London Fire. Old St. Paul's was a centerpiece of Puritan outreach
Angels Angels in Awe: The Story They Longed to Understand September 04, 2024 Discover the awe of biblical angels, their longing to understand Christ, and the privilege Christians have today. Explore angelic mysteries and divine revelation!
Proverbs Categorized September 02, 2024 This week, Lord willing, I will finish a preaching series on the Book of Proverbs. It has taken 58 weeks to sufficiently cover what I believe is the heart of the Book of
