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.

Westminster Confession of Faith

The Blessing of the Confession and Catechisms

July 12, 2022

If you grew up in a church that taught the Shorter Catechism and studied the Confession of Faith, give thanks to the Lord because that is a blessing. If, like me, you did not grow up in a church that taught the Confession, then take the time to study it now.

Confessionalism

"If you had one shot . . ." OR: Polemics about Confessions...

April 08, 2022

If you’re a Protestant Christian, imagine that someone you don't know asks you to explain in one sentence (no run-ons!) why your church doesn’t pray to Mary or the

Combat

Women in Combat, Presbyterianism, and Cases of Conscience

December 07, 2015

Presbyterianism has its advantages. One of those advantages is giving the church a framework by which to answer difficult questions. Last Thursday Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced that all U.S. military combat