suffering Breeding Familiarity: The Righteous Suffer October 12, 2018 Job is a difficult book. There's many riddles and complexities that seem, in my mind, to mirror the complexities and riddles of suffering itself.
Thomas, resurrection, doubt, faith Doubting the Traditional Take on Thomas October 11, 2018 After Jesus rose from the dead, a disciple named Thomas would not believe it when others told him that they’d seen the Lord. They were thrilled, ecstatic. But Thomas wasn’t having
3GT Episode 102: Just What Does Reformed Mean Anyway? October 09, 2018 A listener wrote wanting to know how to give a concise answer to the question, "What does Reformed mean?" He probably asked the wrong guys, for the 3GTers immediately demonstrate the
Tips on Preaching Narratives October 08, 2018 Think of how much of the Bible contains stories. Here is a list of the books of the Bible that are almost exclusively narrative. > Genesis Exodus Numbers Joshua Judges 1&2
Covenanting Delight - Ebal & Gerazim October 06, 2018 I'm just finishing my first day lecturing in the Old Testament at R.T.C. in Belfast - I'd been telling the men about, in salvation's story,
Disciples are Under Discipleship: Or The Importance of Church Membership October 05, 2018 Membership in clubs, institutions, and leagues is on the decline in America. The idea of joining oneself to an institution is becoming something of the past. Whether it is the Elks Club, the
3GT Episode 101: Supreme Deliberations October 02, 2018 With the nation fixated on the sexual assault accusation by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford regarding Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, the 3GTers decide to ask the lawyer among them his thoughts. What is
Preacher, Put Your Hand to the Plow October 01, 2018 One of the misconceptions I encounter with beginning preachers is over what is involved with preaching. Many seminarians simply think of preaching is what the pastor does when he goes behind the pulpit
Church A Nation That Doesn't Pray Together, Doesn't Stay Together September 29, 2018 Why are Americans so divided? Because when fewer of us, both liberal and conservative, go to church, more of us view politics as the only hope.
Politics Justice: Between Certainty and Doubt September 28, 2018 If I can admit it, it's this that gives me a measure of gratitude for what we have in Christianity. As the senate committee stumbled and fumbled in their confusion, I was led to be thankful for the way the wisdom of God meets us in that uncomfortable place.
the church Disillusioned with Jesus September 27, 2018 Jesus has a word for you and me when we look at the slow progress of the gospel in the world, the seeming ineffectiveness of the church, or the lack of progress in our own spiritual growth. He says, “And blessed is he who is not offended because of me” (Matthew 11:6, NKJ).
Remember: Good Christology and Pneumatology Lead to Good Ecclesiology! September 26, 2018 I know that is a mouthful. But it is an important mouthful! Let me explain. First, the definitions. Christology is the study of the person and work of Jesus Christ. Pneumatology is the
God's Unfolding Purpose September 22, 2018 It has been good to be reminded this weekend of the Vosian view of Biblical Theology - that God's record of self-revelation is progressive, historical, organic and pious. Vos says on
How Contented Are You? September 21, 2018 On 28 September, this Friday, P&R are bringing out a new series of Bible reading aids called '31-Day Devotionals for Life’, edited by Deepak Reju. Reju introduces these devotionals by
3GT Episode 100: Hearing Double September 18, 2018 Welcome to the 100th episode of 3GT! The gentlemen have a special surprise for you as they hit triple digits. The twin brother of Kyle, Pastor Michael Borg, rode into Winchester and joins
The Sealing of the Spirit September 17, 2018 The glorious passage of Ephesians 1:3-14 highlights the role of each person in the Triune God in our salvation. Three times the phrase “to the praise of His glory” is used (1:
Psalms Guest Post: A society without Psalms September 15, 2018 My friend Andrew Roycroft, who has the soul of a poet and the heart of a pastor, wrote this thought-provoking post on the Psalms. It is wonderful both for its insight and its
3GT Episode 99: Shame, Boatloads of Shame September 11, 2018 How are Christians to handle the shame they feel? The Avett Brothers sing, > Shame, boatloads of shame, Day after day, more of the same. Blame, please lift it off, Please take it
Call Sinners to Do the Impossible September 10, 2018 Recently, I was approached by a friend who asked me a question after I had preached. In the message, I had made a gospel call to the congregation. My friend asked, "Can
Turn Your Eyes on Jesus September 08, 2018 As I prepare for communion tomorrow, I have been reminded, by the late Ed Clowney, of the importance of Christ-centered preaching that keeps eyes focused on Jesus. God's sheep need sights
Five Reasons to Dust Off a Theology Book September 07, 2018 “What are your working on?” “My latest Gentle Reformation article.” “What’s it about?” “Why to read systematic theology.” “Ugh.” True story. Really. Recently I started reading a set of books that have
3GT Episode 98: Hitting the Marks Interview September 04, 2018 With his new book coming out this week, Kyle and Scott interview Barry about Hitting the Marks: Restoring the Essential Identity of the Church [http://http://barryjyork.com]. They ask him such questions
The Westminster Conference: Soundly Preaching the Word of God September 03, 2018 You are invited to attend the annual Westminster Conference sponsored by Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary this coming Saturday, September 8. The conference will take place at Memorial Park Church in Pittsburgh. This year&
worship The Weekly Ascent September 01, 2018 Someone said to me recently “I don’t know that I have ever really worshipped God.” It wasn’t the confession of an atheist or a non-Christian, but the words of a godly
Rome’s “Earthquake” Should Shake Us, Too August 30, 2018 The following article is a guest post by Rebecca VanDoodewaard, author of Uprooted: A Guide for Homesick Christians and Your Future 'Other Half': It Matters Whom You Marry. Over last weekend,
