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"May my teaching drop as the rain... like gentle rain upon the tender grass" Deuteronomy 32:2

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3GT Episode 93: The Paideia Center with Dr. Michael Allen

July 25, 2018

With apologies that technical difficulties made us sound a bit tinny and even lose our parishioner in the process, 3GT is happy to have Dr. Michael Allen join us to discuss the Paideia

Barry York Barry York

Old, Resting, Reformed

July 23, 2018

Amazingly, it's been ten years since Collin Hansen's Young, Restless, Reformed book was published, following an article by that same name in Christianity Today, that chronicled the New Calvinism

Barry York Barry York

Great Guilt, Greater Grace!

July 21, 2018

Introduction Most of react strongly when accused of doing wrong. 'Stop trying to make me feel guilty!' is what street-wise adolescents say to parents. 'I hate when you do that

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr
vocation

Jesus' Miracle for Mondays

July 19, 2018

There really is no secular-sacred separation in our lives. As Jesus builds His church, He invites us to labor with Him on Sundays and on Mondays.

J.K. Wall J.K. Wall
God's Law

3GT Episode 92: The Christian's Relationship to God's Law

July 18, 2018

After some playful banter about changing their tagline, the boys get down to the real business at hand. With a lawyer now on board, a question was begging to be asked. Are Christians

Barry York Barry York

The Paideia Center for Theological Discipleship

July 16, 2018

One of the great movements in Reformed theological education today is a deepening connection between the academy and the church. Factors such as the "Reformed Resurgence," multiplication of publication ministries, and

Barry York Barry York

How Romantic Comedies are (Still) Destroying the World

July 11, 2018

Have you ever, even as a Christian, found yourself rooting for people to break God’s commandments and even cheering when they achieve their Satanic aspirations? This is far easier to do, and

Rut Etheridge III Rut Etheridge III

3GT Episode 91: The Hard Work of Church Discipline

July 10, 2018

As the pastor and professor continue to rejoice over having a new parishioner in the fold, the guys interact over the issue of church discipline. When sin is present in the life of

Barry York Barry York

Ten Concise Reasons to Remember the Sabbath

July 09, 2018

Having enjoyed yesterday another Sabbath, where my soul was rejuvenated and my heart made glad, I thought I would encourage you with ten concise reasons (five coming from the Old Testament and five

Barry York Barry York

A Prayer for the Day of Preparation

July 07, 2018

Life during the week can be full of stress and strain. It is great to pause to break and imbibe God's Sabbath rest. With that in mind, a famous request of

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr

Pursuit of Glory, by Vince and Samuel Ward, 2018, Crown and Covenant Publications

July 05, 2018

The following guest post is by Russell Pulliam, an Indianapolis Star columnist who directs the Pulliam Fellowship summer intern program for the Indianapolis Star and the Arizona Republic. Though Gentle Reformation has already

Barry York Barry York

3GT Episode 90: The Big Reveal!

July 03, 2018

Yes, the time has arrived! The pastor and prof finally have found a parishioner willing to join them. You are going to enjoy hearing who he is. Yet there is a conundrum, a

Barry York Barry York

My Covenant with the Lord Regarding RPTS

July 02, 2018

The Lord's Day of July 1, 2018 As I enter this day into the presidency of Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary, I rejoice that in your providence, O Lord, you set it

Barry York Barry York
doctrine of sin

No Divinity, No Decency

June 29, 2018

One of the ways God preserves humanity is by restraining our selfishness, even in those who don't believe in Him. Otherwise we would destroy ourselves.

J.K. Wall J.K. Wall

The Wonder of God's Steadfast Love

June 28, 2018

Many of the writers on Gentle Reformation are at the RPCNA meetings of Synod this week. One of our GenRef Gents, Pastor Jared Olivetti, preached the devotional service that began yesterday's

Barry York Barry York

3GT Episode 89: Interview with Vince and Samuel Ward

June 26, 2018

On this week's 3GT, the guys welcome the father and son duo Vince and Samuel Ward. They interview these men about their new book Pursuit of Glory [https://www.crownandcovenant.com/

Barry York Barry York

Getting My Goats

June 25, 2018

Well, actually getting my daughter's goats, but therein lies the story. For a long time now, my animal-loving, youngest daughter Celia has been asking me for goats. With some woods behind

Barry York Barry York

The Nano-Church Movement - Heartbeat or Heresy?

June 23, 2018

A recent visit to a fellow minister friend, minutes before the closing night of our Synod this week, confirmed my growing suspicion: the new wave of reformed church life has already spread far

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr

3GT Episode 88: The Apostolic Ministry of Planting Churches

June 19, 2018

Though they are still 3GT minus one, the shepherds have sought and found another parishioner who is willing to be on the podcast with them! However, you will have to wait another episode

Barry York Barry York

Loneliness and Your Need for Community

June 18, 2018

Though we are connected to people in some ways more than ever in the Digital Age, the fact remains more people are lonelier than ever. In an article entitled "The Curse of

Barry York Barry York

Three Marks of a Faithful Minister of Christ

June 15, 2018

It’s so easy to skim over the ‘minor characters’ in Scripture, isn’t it? Men and women whose names are mentioned only once or twice – about whom very little is said. Epaphras

Warren Peel Warren Peel

Pursuit of Glory by Vince & Samuel Ward

June 14, 2018

While traveling across the ocean recently, I had the joy of reading a pre-release copy of Vince Ward and his son Samuel recounting their missionary work in Pursuit of Glory. It's

Barry York Barry York

3GT Episode 87: Better Than Silver and Gold

June 13, 2018

That's what a good name is. For Proverbs 22:1 says, " A good name is to be more desired than great wealth, favor is better than silver and gold."

Barry York Barry York

Ten Short Truths about the Shortest Psalm

June 11, 2018

Psalm 117 is the shortest psalm with only two verses. > Praise the Lord, all nations! Extol him, all peoples! For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the

Barry York Barry York

Face-to-Face

June 09, 2018

Just a few thoughts on Peniel and the need to wrestle with God. There can't be many folk who don't want to be blessed. Yet there would be a

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr
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