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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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&
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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,
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
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
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
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
Boaz A Hidden Source of Boaz' Compassion January 22, 2018 The story of Ruth is a tender one. This young widow came with her likewise widowed mother-in-law Naomi to Israel and began, through the hard work of gleaning, to provide for them. As
Gospel Thoughts on a Dark Anniversary January 20, 2018 Below is a bulletin insert that I wrote for Lord's Day, January 21, 2018, in remembrance of the 45th anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision which legalized human abortion in
God has a plan for you January 19, 2018 The beginning of a new year brings all kinds of emotions with it. Maybe it’s just the excitement of a new start, or the anticipation of some new venture in the year
