Strangers in Saunas - Update 2 May 08, 2017 Just back from my Monday lunchtime swim at the gym - thought it might be good to pass on some more information. Up to 60 lengths today - please don't get visions of
Fallen Pastors Browse Worthy: When a Pastor Falls May 04, 2017 David Murray at HeadHeartHand blog tackles a topic that is becoming all too common - the fall of a pastor. As Kyle indicated, this tragic situation often leaves a congregation devastated and disillusioned, his
Abuse Hurtful Sheep and Bullied Shepherds May 04, 2017 The final "Amen" was given and my friend descended the pulpit and took his usual place at the back door. As people filed by shaking his hand one particular member of
C.J. Williams 3GT Episode 36: The Shadow Shows May 02, 2017 Can you see Christ portrayed in the Book of Job? If so, how? The shadow shows! The Three Guys welcome C.J. Williams, Professor of Old Testament Studies at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological
agnosticism Is it Possible that God is Actually a Terrible Demon Tricking Us? May 02, 2017 Or it is at all possible that we are living in the Matrix? Or are a brain in a vat? Be honest! Is it at all possible? In this second video (do watch
Young Adults Advice to Young Adults Living at Home May 01, 2017 Once again the York household has a week of flux upon us. My middle daughter, who graduated from college last year and has been living with us as she works toward going to
The Gospel According to David April 30, 2017 I've just finished preaching on Psalm 19.12. I was attempting to preach the text taking careful note of context. Having now descended the pulpit my thoughts crystallised as I drove
Answered prayer "The Best We Can Hope For" April 27, 2017 “Great news! That's the best we can hope for.” So began a recent email from a friend responding to the results of a bone marrow biopsy I had last week. Back
3GT Episode 35: Incrementalism or Abolitionism? April 25, 2017 To start things off, the boys open the mailbag and get excited. They discover there are such creatures as English Presbyterians, and one has even listened to every 3GT episode. Another listener responds
What a Weekend! April 24, 2017 My heart overflows with joy this morning. So I've decided just to practice the original idea of blogging and do "web logging" today of what I experienced this weekend.
Christ's Love For God's Folk April 21, 2017 Don't you just love church? Aren't Christian brothers and sisters the most delightful, excellent folk? It is hard to describe the joy harmonious fellowship with godly people brings! Those
A Caution to Heresy Hunters April 21, 2017 Recently I came across the following surprising quotation from Charles Hodge, professor of Princeton Seminary from 1820-78: > ‘It is not enough that a doctrine be erroneous, or that it be dangerous
African American Preaching African American Preaching at RPTS April 20, 2017 The Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary where I teach is blessed to have local African Americans from the Pittsburgh area studying here. Serving in a denomination that is historically a predominantly Anglo-Saxon one,
3GT Episode 34: Sing Praises with a Psalm! April 18, 2017 Though not a guest on our podcast, Dr. Robert Godfrey has us talking again about one of our favorite subjects - the psalms and the joy of singing them. From the experiential union with
Theology in View: The "What If" Problem (Part One) April 17, 2017 Are we currently living in something like The Matrix? Can we know? And if not, then doesn't agnosticism eat away at certainty? In this first video, the problem of all-consuming
Female Piety Martha's Bum Rap April 17, 2017 Often when we look at Biblical characters we only see them one-dimensionally. Because of this tendency, we fail to see the complexities that any human being will have. So Thomas is simply
Ultimate blame shifting April 15, 2017 A businessman from the south of France is suing Uber for a staggering €45 million in damages. (For those who aren’t familiar with Uber—it’s effectively a taxi company without cars.
demonology Interview With the Satanist April 13, 2017 In my undergrad days, I along with a team of other students made weekly visits to a juvenile detention center in order to talk about the Lord with the incarcerated young men and
3GT Episode 33: From Inscrutability to Concursus April 11, 2017 The Three Guys go deeper than usual as they are joined by another guy leading them there, namely Jeff Stivason. Interviewed in the thick, musty air of the Rare Books Room at RPTS,
doctrine of sin Theology in View: Why is Sin Ironic? April 10, 2017 The latest installment has arrived! If you missed the first two videos, be sure to check out my channel. You can find ithere [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSYNXy7MqrgXn5NUwbnR-Ug]. This video asks
Holy Spirit Speaking of the Spirit April 10, 2017 Reformed Christians are often accused, perhaps rightly so, of not emphasizing the person and work of the Holy Spirit sufficiently enough. As the Father has sent Jesus as our God-man mediator, from
Hezekiah My Hero April 08, 2017 I've just finished reading through 1 & 2 Kings, in Hebrew, last Friday. For the sins of King Manasseh, the nation of Judah was finally thrust out into the judgment of
Billy Graham Rule Browse Worthy: Mike Pence and the Billy Graham Rule April 06, 2017 Surely you have heard by now the firestorm that broke out in the media this past week regarding Mike Pence following the "Billy Graham Rule." Simply stated, Pence refuses to eat
3GT Episode 32: Grab 'Em by Their Ordination April 04, 2017 What is ordination? Why do churches perform this ritual - or not? After Kyle and Barry chime in, Aaron shows he does not just polish the pews. The difference between ordination and installation is
Ken Smith With Him by Ken G. Smith April 03, 2017 At the end of last week, I had the privilege of visiting with Ken Smith. Ken was my pastor when I was in seminary years ago. His Spirit-filled preaching, the warm hospitality
