Humbling Hezekiahs January 28, 2017 What minister is entirely free from the vestiges of self? Is it not the very best, most effective, most productive pastors who are most frequently assaulted by temptations to pride? Is it not
abortion He Sees All January 26, 2017 If you haven’t watched the 3 minute video released by Live Action earlier this week, take the time and do so (http://liveaction.org/abortioncorporation/). It reveals empirically yet another aspect of
3GT Episode 22: What's a Pro-Lifer to Do? January 24, 2017 Forty-four years and counting. Tens of millions of deaths. Women around the country marching to continue the infanticide. Will anything work to overturn Roe v. Wade? The 3GTers urge us on in
abortion Pro-Life For All Life January 23, 2017 I have not done much in a public way to speak or write about abortion. That is not because I find abortion acceptable or even slightly defensible. Far from it! It is the
One-Minute Testimony An Emoji Testimony January 23, 2017 I want to give you a simple way to share your faith. Not trivialize it, as the title of this post could imply, but help solidify it in your heart and mind as
Gerascophobia January 21, 2017 My wife and I happened to catch programme on TV about facial cosmetic treatments—it was something of an eye-opener (no pun intended). A beautiful woman in her 30s walks into a
The Greatest Inauguration Day Ever January 20, 2017 It’s unlikely that anyone reading this post today needs to be reminded that it is Inauguration Day in the United States of America, when the 45th President will be sworn in and
Lord of Men and Nations January 19, 2017 The following article is a guest post by Brad Johnston, pastor of the Topeka Reformed Presbyterian Church. In sharing this news about a national confession of faith by the country of Poland, we
Some Recent Resources on Roman Catholicism January 17, 2017 A few things that have recently come across my radar: * John 6 For Roman Catholics, James White [http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=1101715767]. Dr. White walks through John 6 slowly, demonstrating
Martyn Lloyd-Jones Preaching Versus Teaching January 16, 2017 As I instruct students in homiletics, one of the distinctions I try to help them see is that of preaching versus teaching. Clearly, pastors must do both, and there is a great deal
3GT Episode 21: Get Your Scorecard Here! January 16, 2017 New format! New schedule! Even a new line-up! Listen to the changes coming to 3GT! https://threeguystheologizing.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/3gt-11117.mp3
Presbyterian Partiality? January 14, 2017 I'm hoping to preach on the sin of partiality tomorrow evening from James 2.1-7. In preparing, yesterday morning, I was really surprised to discover that one of the chief
What's Your Moniker? January 14, 2017 How we describe ourselves helps others to understand what we value--what and who we are. This is true in multiple spheres of life. In American culture, our "last name" is
Discipleship In Awe of the Aged January 11, 2017 Have you ever met a mature Christian? That question’s not meant to be snarky, no matter how many smirks it may inspire. It’s meant to call attention to the truly special
David Murray The Dovetail Nature of Scripture January 09, 2017 Recently, I worked with a talented friend in his well-equipped workshop to make some storm windows for my study. His gifts and abilities were a delight to watch as he transitioned from
Gospel Beauty Beyond Syllogisms January 06, 2017 The Christian life is the life of a forgiven sinner. Read it again. The Christian life is the life of a forgiven sinner. There is something refreshing about the simplicity of a statement
Church If Church Isn't Necessary, Let's Quit. January 03, 2017 I propose that if church isn't necessary, we quit. I mean it. If it's not necessary let's cancel all of our services, board up the windows, lock the doors, and send everyone on their merry way.
So You Want to Start a Book Club January 02, 2017 Or at least I do. In fact, this year I've put out the call to my local church, assembling into one glorious band of reading brothers all those who have shown
Bruce Stewart Reflections on Dr. Bruce Stewart January 02, 2017 Last Friday, I attended the quietly glorious memorial service of Bruce Stewart. Dr. Stewart served faithfully and well at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary as Professor of Pastoral Theology and also as President
Fair-Weather Friends And Family December 31, 2016 "'Tis the season to be jolly!" "It's the most wonderful time of the year!" That's what most will have said over the recent festive
New Year Weariness December 31, 2016 So the web is filling up with resolutions, lists of what to do, what goals to set for 2017; and doubtless sermons will be preached tomorrow exhorting people with all sorts of challenges
A 2016 Thank You! December 29, 2016 During a busy holiday week with friends and family coming and going, I have been on the internet less and face-to-face more. So I was a bit delayed in receiving some
Media Coming February 2017--The Jerusalem Chamber December 27, 2016 The Jerusalem Chamber is a unique collaborative podcast between pastors Shawn Anderson, Kyle Borg, Nathan Eshelman, and Joel Wood to provide a round table discussion on the Westminster Confession of Faith. The Jerusalem
children The Most Hurtful Comments of Job's Friends? December 26, 2016 Each time I read through the drama of the Book of Job, some new theme seems to stick out to me. The limit of Satan's power. The majesty of God in
Christ Above the Clouds December 22, 2016 Earlier this week, while visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park with my family, I was reminded of the fact that no matter how dark things are in the valleys, the sun is always
