Gentle Reformation (Page 9)

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

sacrifice

When God Does Not Need Our Service

November 16, 2024

Have you ever felt that you are not serving God to your full capacity? Perhaps you’re marking time at a job that does not use your full potential. Perhaps you just lost

3GT Episode 321: Does God Judge Nations?

November 14, 2024

The guys establish the fact that the pastor would not record weekly without listeners, the parishioner would be glad to talk without even recording, and the professor is just happy to be here.

Mediatorial Kingship

Under One Crown: The Church, the State, and Christ’s Mediatorial Rule

November 13, 2024

Discover Christ’s mediatorial rule over church and state through seven historical models, exploring their distinct roles under His authority from Rome to the Reformation and beyond.

Paedocommunion

To Commune or Not Commune: A Few Thoughts on Paedocommunion

November 12, 2024

The table of the Lord has a cherished place in the church because it bears his name — it’s the Lord’s Table. As King and Head of the Church he determines who may come and in what manner they may come.

The Importance of Remembering

November 12, 2024

“...when I remember you upon my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night; for you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I will sing

A-preachin' and a-teachin' and a-bloggin' and a-podcastin' and...

November 11, 2024

Lately, I’ve heard a good number of jokes about podcasts. Here's one. When women talk about others, it’s called gossip, but when men do it, it’s called a

Creation

Unveiling God's Plan in Christ: The Mystery of Faith Explained

November 06, 2024

An exploration of how God's hidden plan from Genesis to the New Testament is unveiled in Christ, fulfilling prophecies and revealing the mystery of faith as He redeems and renews the world through His sovereign love.

purity

Sanctification and Sexual Purity: God's Will for Your Life

October 30, 2024

Biblical view on sexual purity: God’s will calls Christians to holiness, abstaining from immorality, and guarding the mind. Practical steps for honoring God with body and spirit in today’s culture.

3GT Episode 320: Take One (Anothers) Daily

October 23, 2024

With Scott leading the way, the guys devote this episode to the "one anothers" of Scripture. They first demonstrate how to apply the more negative ones, such as provoking one another.

Women Deacons

WOMEN AND THE DEACON'S OFFICE

October 23, 2024

In 1888, the RPCNA affirmed women’s ordination to the office of deacon, emphasizing scriptural support and historical precedent while addressing concerns raised by dissenters.

Pastoral Search: Ancient Help

October 22, 2024

Is your congregation looking for a new pastor? It is a grueling process for some congregations. Pastors, students, and congregations alike find the process to be less than ideal. Here's one

associate pastors

Bits & Pieces 1

October 22, 2024

Thoughts on Associate Pastors The pattern of pairs in pastoral ministry sets a model for this. Sometimes the pairing is mentor and intern (e.g., Moses & Joshua, Paul & Timothy) but also

Tribute to Pastor Ken Smith

October 21, 2024

I had heard from his son that it was coming a day or two prior. Yet the news of Ken Smith passing into glory on Friday, October 11, stilled me. I know for

A Good Death?

October 18, 2024

No doubt many who campaign for the right to assisted suicide are doing so for the best of intentions, out of care and compassion for the dying. But a law of this magnitude will have all kinds of harmful unintended consequences