And so-and-so Begat so-and-so November 14, 2017 We all know the difficulties of "so-and-so begat so-and-so." Many evangelical believers read through a Bible in a year reading program. Several of the daily readings will include lists of genealogies
Crown and Covenant 3GT Episode 60: Gordon Keddie, Author of Prayers of the Bible November 14, 2017 On this episode of 3GT, we interview Pastor Gordon Keddie, author of the new book _Prayers of the Bible [http://www.crownandcovenant.com/product_p/lv125.htm] _from Crown & Covenant Publications [http:
Prayer meeting How to Secure Attendance at a Prayer Meeting by R.J. George November 13, 2017 _R.J. George was a predecessor of mine by more than a century, having served as a pastoral theology professor at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary [http://rpts.edu] from 1892 until the
Why do you read about heaven to people dying with cancer? November 12, 2017 Not presumably because you were taught to do that in your pastoral theology class! Nor because that's what you saw an elder doing when one of your relatives was sick! Nor
Frustrated with a Friend November 11, 2017 Introduction Having an interest in Hebrew and Old Testament studies in particular there are few people to whom I am more indebted than the scholar Mark Futato. His language courses are brilliant and
Disagreement The Crosses of Peace, Purity, and Progress November 10, 2017 In his famous biography Roland Bainton paints a captivating (if perhaps not altogether honest) portrait of one of Martin Luther's most famous moments. Attending an imperial assembly in the city of
No longer talking November 09, 2017 Have you noticed that people are no longer talking? Sure, there is plenty of chat in shops and restaurants, but how often do you phone someone? If you’re over 40 you probably
The Blessed Fulgentius (A.D. 467-532) November 08, 2017 Fulgentius, Bishop of Ruspe, remains a relatively unknown leader of the early church. Almost certainly born in A. D. 467, Fulgentius (sometimes known as Fulgence) lived a busy life of sixty-five years until
Tithe 3GT Episode 59: Should Christians Tithe? November 07, 2017 The parishioner asks a simple question. Does the New Testament still require a tithe from Christians? You would think a simple answer would follow. But not when the pastor and professor tangle! From
You Can't Reform What You Won't Touch November 06, 2017 I've loved all the special services, conferences, blog posts, and books for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation these past weeks. I've revelled in remembering stories of Luther'
childlike faith Child-like Maturity and Childish Adulthood November 04, 2017 What does it mean to have a child-like faith? And how in the midst of their stormy youth are we adults to guide little ones away from childishness and toward the child-like maturity
Strangers in Saunas 4 November 03, 2017 Just back from the gym! It's been a rather hectic week - well behind on preparation. Yet, it has also been the best personal witnessing week for a few months. Had
Murray Capill A Beautiful Ministry November 02, 2017 Yesterday the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary had the privileged blessing of having Dr. Murray Capill [http://www.rtc.edu.au/who-we-are/principal-s-welcome], Principal of Reformed Theological College [http://www.rtc.edu.au] in
