Fishers of Men October 19, 2017 When Jesus came upon the two brothers, Simon and Andrew, repairing their nets by the Sea of Galilee, he spoke to them those familiar words found in Matthew 4:19. “Follow Me, and
3GT Episode 56: Stop! Thief! October 18, 2017 On occasion the guys address one of the Ten Commandments, and on this episode it is Number 8: "You shall not steal." Pretty simple, right? Hold on. From pillaging to pilfering
Is The Lid About To Come Off? October 16, 2017 The last week has seen a progressively deepening crisis in Hollywood on both sides of the Atlantic. Celebrities, stars and Oscar Nominations Committees have disowned Harvey Weinstein with an air of disbelief and
Christian Competence October 14, 2017 Time is pressing on in sermon preparation, so on this Saturday afternoon I thought I'd share my morning thoughts. Introduction Perhaps your feeling tired or jaded in the work. Maybe you
Five Solas Pipe Up Pastor: Justification, Sanctification, Good Works, and Judgment October 13, 2017 Hold up! Someone on the internet is wrong. I think. Maybe. Perhaps. At least that's what I was told. She says it's him. He says it's her.
The Road to Hollywood October 13, 2017 The "open secret of Hollywood" is the talk of the town where I live. In the aftermath of a Hollywood empire beginning to crumble under weight of sexual scandal, it seems
Funerals are for the Living October 12, 2017 Attending my elderly neighbor's funeral yesterday, the Lord impressed upon me again something I have been thinking about lately. As others have noted, funerals are really for the living, not the
3GT Episode 55: Real Preachin' October 11, 2017 Our parishioner knows good preaching when he hears it, but he wants to know why. Why do some sermons move and humble listeners to reverence and obedience, whereas others simply seem to fall
The Ten Commandments Ten Brief Lessons on the Ten Commandments October 09, 2017 Many Christians tend to have an uneasy relationship with God's law. Often, wrong perceptions interfere with a clear understanding about the Ten Commandments. To help, here are ten brief lessons regarding
Melting the Hardening Heart October 06, 2017 The life of the Christian is a life that ebbs and flows in our love for God. We may not always want to admit that--but in our heart of hearts, we know it
Violence in Vegas - When false gods let us down October 05, 2017 Stunned, saddened, sickened & silenced - that captures something of my reaction to the news of the terrifying, tragic, carnage in Las Vegas last night. Perhaps some who read this post will have
3GT Episode 54: Vocation Relocation October 03, 2017 Kyle asks Aaron and Barry about their vocational transitions. Questions abound. Are there vocations Christians should avoid? What factors should one consider in pursuing a job? Should believers just perform their duty or
Harvest Music Festival Hatred in Las Vegas: What if...? October 02, 2017 Many of us woke up this morning to the absolutely tragic news of a mass shooting on the Las Vegas strip. Videos show the fear and horror as gunshots can be heard breaking
Sinners at the Sacrament? September 30, 2017 [https://gentlereformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/17426127_1596120457082735_2279329352668541679_n.jpg] Let a man examine himself.These words of the Apostle Paul weigh heavily upon the hearts and minds of so many
Here I Stand September 28, 2017 An old friend, knowing that I have four daughters, who love Disney princess movies, recently sent me a poem he had written in honor of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. His poem
Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals Theology on the Go September 26, 2017 A pleasant and informative podcast I enjoy is called "Theology on the Go." Found on the Place for Truth website of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, Theology on the Go is
Abernathy Brothers Fathers, Avoid Exasperating Your Children September 25, 2017 Recently in class, I was reminding pastoral students that they learn to shepherd a congregation, and show they are qualified for it, by caring for their own families (I Tim. 3:4-5; Tit.
Comfort for Christians September 23, 2017 Introduction A number of years ago, I came across a beautifully written, pastorally helpful, spiritually enriching and heart-consoling, little volume by Arthur. W. Pink, published by Baker Books, entitled 'Comfort for Christians&
Authority Between Irrelevance and Inspiration: Rob Bell's "What is the Bible?" September 21, 2017 I imagine it was a paradisiacal day—whatever happy, joyful, and blissful picture that gives your imagination—when the serpent slithered to the woman in the Garden of Eden. He did not come
Derek Thomas Browse Worthy: Tim Challies' Visual Theology September 21, 2017 Little by little over the past few years, Tim Challies, with the assistance of a graphic artist, has been building an impressive array of visually sharp diagrams, charts, and displays of Biblical truth.
3GT Episode 53: Plants & Pillars September 19, 2017 In this episode, 3GT becomes 3DT - Three Dads Theologizing! For Aaron read Psalm 144 and, boy, is he full of questions! First, he wants to know why daughters are described as palace
Alan Strange The Half-Way Covenant & Whole-Hearted Youth Ministry September 18, 2017 Baptists and Presbyterians can agree regarding one application of child baptism in church history. What was known as the Half-way Covenant was a bad idea. Yet from it we can gain a valuable
The language of tears September 16, 2017 I came across a set of photographs of tears taken using a microscope. They are fascinating to look at; vastly different in their detail and patterns, like looking down at changing landscapes from
Love your (Transgender) Neighbour as Yourself September 15, 2017 The decision this week by English parents Nigel and Sally Rowe to remove their 6-year old son from primary school and homeschool him instead has started a media storm. Why the fuss? Because
crucifixion Fallen Towers, Risen Savior September 13, 2017 Another September 11th has passed, a date of national and global significance ever since the terrifying events which darkened that bright morning back in 2001. Sadly and predictably, as the years have gone
