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The Stings of Death: An Article Not Just for Old People

March 01, 2018

The Lord Jesus has taken away the sting of death through his resurrection. Believers know that for all who are in union with Jesus, their bodies will be united to Christ after death

Nathan Eshelman Nathan Eshelman
Current Events

Billy Graham and Higher Education

March 01, 2018

Growing up in North Carolina, one of my grandmothers plunked me down as a child in front of the television for more than one Billy Graham Crusade. My other grandmother had me read

Barry York Barry York
audio

3GT Episode 74: De(com)pression

February 26, 2018

Many in the church suffer with depression and the questions it raises. Aren’t Christians always supposed to be happy? So is it sinful to be depressed? Is it always a spiritual problem?

Barry York Barry York

Personal Gospel Mercy

February 25, 2018

Listen carefully in reformed churches, and you will hear the fear that goes something like the following. If the church becomes involved too deeply in social issues or mercy ministry, the gospel will

Barry York Barry York

How bad is bad? Reflections on Pervasive Depravity!

February 23, 2018

Just a quick blog on Genesis 6.5 – part of the passage I’m hoping to preach on tomorrow. The text will be a familiar one to most. It describes the state of

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr

Why My Family Gets the Flu Vaccine Every Year

February 21, 2018

Each year, I make sure that every person in my family receives the flu vaccine. Here is a quick rundown of why: 1. Flu is a serious illness that kills many people every

Richard Holdeman Richard Holdeman

3GT Episode 73: When Two Kingdoms Become One

February 19, 2018

Why would the 3GTers want to talk about the Democratic primary for the governor’s race in Texas? Because one candidate who is promoting a pro-choice position is an elder in a Reformed

Barry York Barry York

One Man's Sanctification Journey

February 19, 2018

The following is a guest post by Russell Pulliam, an Indianapolis Star columnist who directs the Pulliam Fellowship summer intern program for the Indianapolis Star and the Arizona Republic. Russ describes personally below

Barry York Barry York

Trying to Get our Morals Back

February 17, 2018

In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal and a whole pile of other celebrity accusations, it has been sadly fascinating watching the west trying to claw its way back to some form

Mark Loughridge Mark Loughridge

Trusting God in the Face of Tragedy

February 16, 2018

Last Wednesday morning one of the wisest and most gracious Pastors in the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland collapsed and died suddenly and unexpectedly. Rev Knox Hyndman had retired after a long and

Warren Peel Warren Peel

The Arena of Christ's Kingdom

February 15, 2018

The Philadelphia Eagles knocked off the New England Patriots this month in what was “one of the greatest Super Bowls ever played [https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/feb/04/super-bowl-2018-philadelphia-eagles-new-england-patriots-nfl] .” But nearly

J.K. Wall J.K. Wall

3GT Episode 72: Hitting the Pause Button

February 13, 2018

Kyle's been cruisin' again. Did he really say he had been to the Copacabana? Progreso, Mexico? Anyway, it got the guys talking about R&R, vacations, sabbaths, and even

Barry York Barry York

The Corporate Application of Scripture

February 12, 2018

Maybe we need a Southern Bible Version (the SBV)? Or perhaps a Pittsburgh one? One of the regular reminders I give hermeneutic and homiletical students is that English uses the word "you&

Barry York Barry York

Surely God is in this place

February 10, 2018

Parked automobiles lined the road in all directions! Around five hundred people packed into the Meeting House and adjoining buildings! They had assembled with love and kindness to express their sympathy and care.

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr
Christianity Today

Browse Worthy: Abuse in the Church

February 08, 2018

The Apostle Peter said, "For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do

Barry York Barry York
John Bunyan

3GT Episode 71: Man in the Iron Cage (No, Not the MMA Kind)

February 06, 2018

Talk about a man in an iron cage today, and people will think of mixed martial arts. But there was a time when all that would have come to mind is the scene

Barry York Barry York

The Benefits of Listening to the Elderly

February 05, 2018

A few weeks ago I was driving in the car with an elderly gentleman, recently widowed, as my traveling companion. He's a lovely, Christian neighbor who never looks at a computer.

Barry York Barry York

Browse Worthy: A Miscellany of Interests

February 01, 2018

Usually more thematic than today, this edition of Browse Worthy has an assortment of resources. But you should find something that will interest you! My Larry Nassar Testimony Went Viral. But There’s

Barry York Barry York

The Antidote to Our Political Addiction

January 31, 2018

Americans—including American Christians—are a bunch of political addicts. Every time our phone buzzes with a news or Twitter alert, we get high on excitement or outrage. Even the Russians realized they

J.K. Wall J.K. Wall
Super Bowl

3GT Episode 70: Super Duper Sunday

January 30, 2018

The so-called Super Bowl Sunday is coming soon. But these three guys don't seem too excited about it. Why? Are they just nerdy mama's boys? Partially. Fuddy-duddy Sabbatarians? Probably.

Barry York Barry York
James Dolezal

Giving Glory to the Immutable God

January 29, 2018

As we gather in the church sanctuary to worship God, we know one purpose is to give glory to him. The minister may even call us to worship this way from the Psalms,

Barry York Barry York

From Geneva to Amsterdam in Five Minutes!

January 27, 2018

[https://gentlereformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Les-Gets-Photo.jpg] Alpine Climes! I've just arrived back from 3 days on the slopes with Andy Jr skiing. We stayed in a beautiful little

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr
Rachael Denhollander

Gymnasts, Prophets, and Us

January 25, 2018

The following article is a guest post by Rebecca VanDoodewaard, author of Uprooted: A Guide for Homesick Christians,Your Future ‘Other Half’: It Matters Whom You Marry, and Reformation Women: Sixteenth-Century Figures Who

Barry York Barry York
Common Grace

Giving Thanks for Unbelievers

January 25, 2018

As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. (1 Peter 4:10) Peter encourages those in the church to use

Richard Holdeman Richard Holdeman

3GT Episode 69: The Sound of Silence

January 23, 2018

Now, for our most ironic episode yet. Yes, a podcast where we talk about being quiet! With the digital age readily providing megaphones such as Facebook and Twitter to make our every thought

Barry York Barry York
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