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Shepherds in the Fields

Led to Lead

December 25, 2024

With the mulled punch warming on the hob, I thought I’d take a few moments to reflect on the Shepherds in the fields. These keepers of the sheep belonged to one of

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr
messiah

A Throne Established Forever: Jesus' Legitimate Reign

December 25, 2024

Jesus, the eternal King from David's line, reigns with justice, peace, and love. His boundless, everlasting dominion fulfills God’s promise. Respond with faith and worship.

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider
gospel

In the Bleak Midwinter

December 22, 2024

In the Bleak Midwinter is a Christmas carol that deserves more attention than it gets.

Kit Swartz
Elderly

(Still) in Awe of the Aged

December 21, 2024

This is an edited version of a previous post. It seemed especially appropriate to repost in light of the recent homegoing of two greatly beloved, exemplary servants of the Lord, Ken Smith and

Rut Etheridge III Rut Etheridge III

3GT Episode 324: Mercy in the Local Church

December 20, 2024

The Lord made it clear in Micah. "He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and

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Christmas

We Three Kings...

December 20, 2024

The story of the Magi’s visit has been embellished with all kinds of imaginative details. Why does Matthew include this story in his gospel?

Warren Peel Warren Peel
Hymns

Teaching God to Speak like a Christian? Isaac Watts at 350

December 19, 2024

Watts said that in all places he had kept his grand design in view – ‘to teach my Author to speak like a Christian’. He did not specify whether he meant David or God.

Stephen Steele Stephen Steele
Bible Reading Plan

Your Word is Truth

December 18, 2024

Jesus prayed for His followers to be sanctified in truth. In a culture that bends truth to comfort, will we stand firm in God's Word, allowing it to transform and sanctify us? Truth matters.

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider
Psalm 137

Should Psalm 137 Be Revised Out Of The Psalter?

December 14, 2024

The big question regarding Psalm 137 is whether or not this is a sub-Christian element in the Psalter, which contradicts the teaching of Jesus on forgiveness of our enemies, or does it rather contain a truly, godly, spiritual, statement as it concludes, which oversteps the mark.

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr

Thoughts on Suicide

December 13, 2024

Suicide has been a thing in my life. By thing, I mean that it has deeply affected who I am as a person. I think about suicide often—not meaning that I want

Nathan Eshelman Nathan Eshelman
Masculinity

Christian Masculinity: Rethinking Strength and Grace

December 11, 2024

Explore Christian masculinity — moving beyond cultural stereotypes to embrace strength, gentleness, and Christ-like leadership in faith and family.

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider

A Children's Sermon on a Difficult Command

December 09, 2024

Each month, my fellow pastor or I give a children's sermon on the memory passage of that month. This month, our children and families are memorizing Luke 14:26-27, 33. After

Barry York Barry York
Holy Spirit

The Immeasurable Privilege of The Indwelling of the Spirit

December 06, 2024

The most important fact about a believer is that they are indwelt by the Holy Spirit. It’s more important that what we do vocationally, how we perform academically or in athletics, it’

Lee Hutchings Lee Hutchings

3GT Episode 323: If You Walked into an RP Church...

December 05, 2024

As the parishioner is off chasing bad guys throughout the county, the pastor and professor make this episode one of 3GT - 1.  They dedicate this episode to the subject of what one

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Pardon and Forgiveness

Hunter Biden and a Father's Pardon

December 05, 2024

Biden declared in May that ‘no one is above the law’. It’s a sentiment most of us agree with – yet somehow we expect God to act differently.

Stephen Steele Stephen Steele
narcissism

Let the Feminist Mock: Find Your Worth in Christ

December 04, 2024

Discover how to combat narcissism and body dysmorphia with biblical truths. Embrace your imperishable worth, beauty, and identity in Christ with insights from 1 Peter.

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider
Confessionalism

Confessional Subscription in the RPCNA

December 02, 2024

Admittedly, system subscription comes with complexities and likely with inconsistencies, and a measure of danger. There are wrinkles that have not been ironed out and may never be.

Kyle Borg Kyle Borg

The Strength of Gentleness

December 02, 2024

The following is a guest post from, Zachary Groff, the pastor of Antioch Presbyterian Church in Woodruff, South Carolina. For a fuller article by Pastor Groff on this subject, see Great Men of

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3GT Episode 322: Worshiptainment with Matthew Everhard

November 28, 2024

On this episode of Three Guys Theologizing, a doctor is in the house! Yes, Dr. Matthew Everhard, Pastor of Gospel Fellowship PCA and RPTS Adjunct Professor, joins the guys once again and offers

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Further Tribute to Denny Prutow

November 27, 2024

Dr. Richard Holdeman is the Senior Pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Bloomington, IN. Rich is a former contributing author to Gentle Reformation and served on the Board of Trustees of Reformed

Richard Holdeman Richard Holdeman
prayer

Thanksgiving when thanks is hard

November 27, 2024

How to rejoice, pray, and give thanks in every circumstance. Find hope, strength, and peace by embracing God’s will, even in life’s toughest challenges.

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider
thanksgiving

Abundant Thanksgiving

November 26, 2024

Thanksgiving is a frustrating time of year for gardeners.  The vegetables are long gone except for some root crops that can endure early frosts.  Kale, of course, is so nasty that the frost

Kit Swartz
devotional

Redeemed for Joy

November 20, 2024

A devotional reflection on Christ’s sacrifice, redemption from sin, and the joy of abiding in God’s grace. Reflect on His rescue, healing, and the fullness of joy found in His presence.

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider
Christ in the Psalms

The Bishop's Predictions

November 19, 2024

Without an intense conviction in the hearts of God's children that Christ is in the Psalter, that it is in sympathy with His Passion and His Glory, its words would, after a brief season of deference to ancient custom, be almost unheard in our Churches and Cathedrals.

Stephen Steele Stephen Steele

RPTS Tribute to Dr. Dennis “Denny” Prutow

November 18, 2024

The Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary Board, Faculty, and Administration mourn the loss of Dr. Dennis “Denny” Prutow, our Professor of Homiletics & Pastoral Theology Emeritus and former Dean of Faculty. Surrounded by his

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