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
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
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
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
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
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,
faith Faith Comes When I Can't Fix It August 29, 2018 I see now that the Christian life is really a daily acknowledgment that I can’t do what the Bible says, and crying out for God to do it for me.
3GT Episode 97: Waving Our Blue Banner! August 28, 2018 In this episode the guys pull out their blue banners and wave them proudly...or should we say humbly? Anyway, they converse about the doctrine known as the Mediatorial Kingship of Christ. The
A Funeral Service Text for an Unbeliever August 27, 2018 Many years ago I was asked to conduct a funeral for an unbelieving man by his family. He had attended church off and on, but had not given clear evidence of faith and
Four Tears For Ireland August 25, 2018 I am sitting at my desk on a late-summer Saturday morning in Belfast, north of the Irish border. Perhaps, as I type, the Papal entourage will have already rolled in for its
Family Where Should Your Children Be During Worship? August 23, 2018 But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 19:14) Where are children supposed to be
3GT Episode 96: Potpourri August 21, 2018 Ever walked into Grandma's house and been met with the varied, old fragrances of her potpourri concoction? Kyle has, and he's hoping this episode smells nothing like it. For
Why We Should Adopt Them: Personal Thoughts on Deserted Children August 20, 2018 The following article was sent to me by Ziyu Wang (not her real name), a former student of mine teaching children in Asia and working with deserted children there. This appeal from her
