…was Crucified, Died and was Buried… April 20, 2019 The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are the foundation of the Christian faith. Christianity stands or falls on these two great historical realities. So it’s understandable, perhaps, that what happened in
Notre Dame: A 21st Century Parable April 20, 2019 There is something parable-like in the destruction of Notre Dame Cathedral. Its architectural splendour has graced the Parisian skyline for nearly a millennia. Its soaring artistry and elegance has taken the breath
Roman Catholic Encountering God at Notre Dame: Mary, Relics, and the Mass April 18, 2019 The cathedral of Notre Dame is an achievement of human creativity — architecturally, artistically, and aesthetically. But it is also an edifice built for the promotion of things contrary to biblical Christianity, and things for which many of us are self-consciously Protestant.
This Vine of Mine April 18, 2019 All would have been just fine if I hadn’t had another great idea for a new project. This idea focused on the problem that we didn’t have a backyard for entertaining.
3GT Episode 129: Why the Buzz about Women Deacons? April 16, 2019 Why do various Reformed denominations - and even those within a denomination - have differing viewpoints regarding whether women should be deacons or not? 3GT attempts to offer a charitable primer on the issue. They
God Was Manifest in the Flesh? April 15, 2019 Have you ever read your Bible and noticed that one version claims that "God" was manifest in the flesh and another version claims that "he" was manifest in the
God Save the King - Psalm 20 April 15, 2019 Introduction Famous battle-songs have led warriors into war. While Southerners sang 'Dixie', the North sang 'John Brown's Body'. It was Robert. E. Lee who wrote: "
Sola Scriptura Briefly Explained April 15, 2019 Reformed churches say they believe in sola Scriptura, or Scripture alone. This phrase means they teach that the Bible alone is sufficient as the ultimate authority for the Christian. How might this doctrine
The Limits of Science April 13, 2019 Recently I was reading a book by astrophysicist Lawrence Krauss entitled “A Universe from Nothing”. Krauss is an atheist and isn’t shy about the fact—firmly convinced that matter is all there
3GT Episode 128: Calling Mary Blessed April 09, 2019 First angels, now Mary? What Romish bug has gotten into the 3GTers? Actually, on this episode the guys seek to eradicate said bug. They first highlight and dismantle some of the basic, false
Trusting God is Hard April 09, 2019 Trusting God is hard. As a young pastor, I was informed about a family in need in our rural community. I must confess the hardness of my own heart at this time about
psalm 104 Praise to Almighty, the King of Creation -Psalm 104:1-4 April 08, 2019 A while back our monarch came to Stormont House in Belfast, the Northern Ireland Parliament. Crowds lined the route & I got a look. The Queen seemed to shine in her horse-drawn
Catechetical Preaching April 08, 2019 Most Reformed folk are accustomed to expository preaching, where the minister works through a book passage-by-passage week-by-week. But unless you are in a Dutch Reformed church, where there has
Psalm 115 To God be the Glory - Psalm 115 April 06, 2019 Introduction It rankles with Christians when false religions capture culture. Eyes sob with tears if pastor-failure hits the news. Zeal for divine glory loathes to learn of Gospel scandal. And Yet... Glory-
Psalm 40:6 Three Cheers for Pierced Ears! April 04, 2019 Mom, I want to get my ears pierced! Considering the many alternatives in today’s world, such a declaration might actually bring relief! There are a variety of reasons people pursue various types
3GT Episode 127: What about Non-Professing Baptized Members? April 02, 2019 Presbyterians baptize their babies. As members of the visible church, as those babies grow up and become young adults, the promised-based hope is that one day they will profess their own faith
Wedding Banquet Feasting or Faking? April 01, 2019 Introduction Just a brief outline today on the Matthean account of the Wedding Banquet parable in 22:1-14. Context It seems to be the parable that lit the tinderbox of Jewish antagonism
A Daily Gospel Preached without Words April 01, 2019 Unspoken, silent, like the language of the stars, it is there. Unknowingly acted out, a message unheard. Its natural rhythm a silent echo, a sermon without words. Evening's shadow never fails
culture Cultivating Earth and Eternity March 30, 2019 Christians are called by Christ their king to cultivate both earth and eternity. These two callings are distinct but never separate, and both glorify God.
suffering Never let a "good" affliction go to waste! March 29, 2019 In 2006, John Piper wrote a helpful piece entitled "Don't Waste Your Cancer". The same spiritual truths undergirding his point ought to be applied to every affliction believers face. If we fail to pursue and receive spiritual good in our trials, we waste our affliction.
Sound Medicine A Plea to My Brothers and Sisters Fighting Cancer March 28, 2019 To say that we are trusting God to heal us while at the same time refusing to use the methods that God has given to heal us is folly.
Psalm 87 Glad, Grateful, Guards of God's Gracious, Glorious Gates - Psalm 87 March 27, 2019 Here humble hearts explode into exuberant ecstatic praise - astonished, soaring, sons of Korah bless their amazingly good God. Outline The structure of the Psalm is easy enough to discern: it can be summarized
3GT Episode 126: Angelology 101 March 26, 2019 From hearing a charismatic tell the story of an angel sitting on a dashboard to reading scary Frank Peretti novels in the woods at night, Kyle has been a bit traumatized by angels
Hospitality Hospitality as the Body of Christ March 26, 2019 The church practices hospitality as the body of Christ together.
Responding to Carl Trueman's 'Follow the Money' Lecture March 25, 2019 On March 5-6, Dr. Carl Truman delivered a series of messages for the 2019 den Dulk Lectures at Westminster Seminary California [https://www.wscal.edu/news-and-events/news/2019-den-dulk-
