Let Pulpit Freedom Ring! December 05, 2014 In the 1920s a group of young people in the RPCNA asked their ministers why they chose to pastor in their particular denomination. As I reviewed the answers of these long dead ministers,
Christ The Hatred of Adam's Hatefilled Race December 04, 2014 Watching the news and hearing conversations over the last several weeks has been very hard. The media circus and endless commentaries surrounding Michael Brown and Eric Garner should cause Christians to pause. There&
C.J. Williams A Hidden Treasure December 04, 2014 One of the blessings I experience daily in my work at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary is chapel. Each day, we pause from work and classes for a half hour to sing, pray,
Liberal theology A Review of “The Bible Tells Me So” – Noel Weeks December 02, 2014 Peter Enns continues to slide further and further. I do not remember where I heard it, or when I heard it, but I distinctly recall an atheist saying, when asked about the perspective
Ezekiel 47 When the Spirit Flows December 01, 2014 In Ezekiel 47:1-12 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel+47%3A1-12&version=ESV], the Lord gives His prophet a vision of water flowing out from the temple in Jerusalem. This
Christ My Eyes Flow With Tears November 28, 2014 A few years ago a little book caught my attention. Though I had read it before I noticed, for the first time, that it was unlike most books I had ever read. It
Governor Mike Pence Thanks for Answering the Call November 27, 2014 On Veterans’ Day this year I had the unusual privilege of welcoming the Governor of the State of Indiana to Lighthouse Christian Academy in Bloomington, IN. Lighthouse is the small, Christian, K-12 school
Is life meaningless What Woody Allen Might Say To Lawrence Krauss November 25, 2014 During a recent Q&A session with Lawrence Krauss, we hear the following: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb_vYxIyzrI I always find it striking how ardent atheists speak of the
Constitution Immigration and the Law of God November 24, 2014 Toward the end ofhis speech [http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/20/politics/obama-immigration-speech-transcript/] last week on immigration, President Obama quoted from the Bible when he said: > Scripture tells us that we
Lessons from a Humiliating Failure November 21, 2014 Have you had this nightmare? Your child is on stage in a school play; she is in the middle of a solo which she has performed flawlessly in every rehearsal and on previous
Qualifying our Ever-So-Merciful Consciences November 18, 2014 The church is called to be a merciful people. Jesus has called us to extend mercy as we preach the gospel through the nations. Sometimes, it seems, at least here in the U.
Christian Apologetics GenRef Podcast: Christian Apologetics with James Anderson November 18, 2014 It was our pleasure to speak with Dr. James Anderson, Associate Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Reformed Theological Seminary. Specializing in religious epistemology and philosophical theology, Dr. Anderson brings to the table
abortion A Great Pro-Life Idea November 17, 2014 On a cold, wintry day in the early 1980's, while a student at the University of Michigan, I participated in a pro-life march on campus. As a brand new Christian, I
Christian A Letter to the Anxious Christian November 14, 2014 Dear Mr. Anxious, Hello friend! I wanted to thank you for your letter. I must admit, however, that I was sorry to hear of your many burdensome anxieties. They are a load you
disappointment Being Open to Closed Doors November 13, 2014 Have you ever been so sure that the Lord wanted something or someone for you, some particular way of serving Him, only to find in the end that you and the Lord were
Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission Russell Moore Interview of Rosaria Butterfield November 11, 2014 The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission [http://erlc.com/] of the Southern Baptist Church held their national conference at the end of October on the topic of "The Gospel, Homosexuality, and the
A critique of dispensational theology Left Behind Theology - A Critical Look November 11, 2014 A young lady recently asked one of the authors here about the “Left Behind” phenomenon, and specifically the theology undergirding the perspective. She wanted some help understanding the viewpoint. Since we haven’t
Acts 12 Guardian Angels November 10, 2014 When Peter was in prison awaiting his execution that was to take place the next day, we read in Acts 12 that the church conducted an all-night prayer service for him. God responded,
The Kingdom of Donkeys and Pachyderms November 07, 2014 This week the United States saw a major shift in the political landscape of the nation. The Democratic blue has faded to Republican red as Republicans celebrate victories in the House, the Senate,
How to Get Things Done Browse Worthy: Challies on How to Get Things Done November 06, 2014 Tim Challies is running a helpful series called "How to Get Things Done." As I'm finding the need to be more organized and productive in handling the various responsibilities
What will heaven be like The Unimaginable Excellencies of Eternity November 04, 2014 The last paragraph in C.S. Lewis’ famous children’s series, The Chronicles of Narnia, contains a thought so heart-shatteringly wonderful, it causes the human mind to shut down... or skip... or erupt
Bittersweet Bittersweet Battle November 03, 2014 In the woods behind our home here in western Pennsylvania, we have found another menace in the forest besides the deer ticks [https://gentlereformation.com/2014/08/04/a-very-little-thing/]. Actually, it is a
Martin Luther Weekend Quote: Luther on the Word's Reformation Power November 01, 2014 From Martin Luther’s_ Works_, Vol. 51, 77: > I opposed indulgences and all the papists, but never with force. I simply taught, preached, and wrote God’s Word; otherwise I did nothing.
Church In the Praise of Protestantism October 31, 2014 Sometimes I want to protest Protestantism. Well, to be fair, at least how Protestantism is now. There's a lot to be discouraged about. But on this Reformation Day I want to
Halloween Browse Worthy: Reformation Day October 31, 2014 As today marks 497 years since Luther nailed his 95 theses to the Wittenburg Chapel door, why not take a few minutes to reflect on God's use of that wondrous act