children Are My Children Christians? June 26, 2015 Children. They're a blessing from the Lord, right? Absolutely! But if you're a parent you know that these little people are the source of more fear, anxiety, and worry
ECHO ECHOing Across Generations June 24, 2015 “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work” Thomas Edison said. But not by John Hanson. John is a ruling elder at Southside Reformed Presbyterian
Church Shepherd the Shepherd June 23, 2015 It wasn't until I was nearly twenty-two years old that I first became a member of a church. In the college town where I was, there was a small Presbyterian
Free will The Impact of the Upward Fall on Man's Will June 22, 2015 In his work _Theology is for Proclamation, _Lutheran theologian Gerhard Forde (pronouncedfur-dy) offers an insightful perspective on the impact of the fall of man in Adam on our wills. In so doing,
Charleston Shooter Where Grace and Justice Converge- Victims' Families Respond To Charleston Shooter June 19, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=363&v=e26Eysq22Yg [https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=363&v=e26Eysq22Yg]
Discipleship Am I Being Discerning or Critical? June 19, 2015 About six years ago someone I know--one of my seminary professors--shared with me a concern he had regarding my critical spirit. The conversation went like this: "You know Kyle, if
Talking to non-footballers about football June 19, 2015 When was the last time you heard a talk about how to do evangelism? Pretty recently, I would guess. And have you noticed how many books there are on the subject of how
Elizabeth Elliot Browse Worthy: Elizabeth Elliot June 18, 2015 With sadness yet gratitude we note that Elizabeth Elliot left this world earlier this week and, in the words she made famous, passed through the gates of splendor. Her Christ-centered love story
arguments Fight Night! June 17, 2015 A church without conflicts. The ecclesiastical unicorn. Looks great in pictures but doesn't actually exist. The right question isn't so much, "How do we create a church without
Timely Remarks from an Old Voice June 16, 2015 [http://gentlereformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Van-Til.jpeg] Cornelius Van Til, an influential Reformed thinker in the 20th century, penned this insightful words: "Here then are the marks of
Bruce Jenner Openness, Unhindered by Rosaria Butterfield June 15, 2015 In these "trans-whatever" times, our world is so very confused about identity. Following hot on the (high) heels of Bruce Jenner introducing himself as Caitlyn, we now have the spectacle
ARP Synod The RP & ARP Synods; A Family Reunion of Churches June 12, 2015 This week, the highest courts of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America and the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church met concurrently in Flat Rock, North Carolina at the Bonclarken Conference Center. The RP
Church Government Where Faith Goes to Die June 11, 2015 It’s an old joke among Christian leaders to “accidentally” refer to seminary as cemetery. “Back when I was in cemetery…er, seminary…” Or to a young prospect for the pastorate: “So, you’
Ecclesiology In Their Own Words: "No Middle Ground" June 10, 2015 Normally I like to avoid false dichotomies. Simply defined, a false dichotomy is when two alternatives are presented as the only possible options, unnecessarily forcing someone into an either/or situation. Keep your
An Accuser's Mouth Shut June 09, 2015 When a man criticizes and complains about a subject for a very long time, claiming to possess special insight into a matter and endeavors with great energy to prove his case, but is
Church Planting What a Week! June 08, 2015 Last week was full in more ways than one as I taught a four-day, intensive church planting course at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary to seventeen students. Thankfully, two friends experienced in
Vanity Fair: Just Passing Through June 05, 2015 Vanity Fair "broke the internet" with a story of shock and shame. As the church reflects on the way in which the world has responded with glee, we must be mindful
Bruce Jenner Browse Worthy: Bruce Jenner's Vanity Fair June 04, 2015 With the explosion in print and social media of "the picture" (which I refuse to post here), one cannot escape the discussion about Bruce "Caitlyn" Jenner. Without offering a
Philippians Forget my head if it wasn't attached June 03, 2015 > Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. (Philippians 4:4) We all struggle with forgetfulness to some extent, I suppose. Missing appointments, searching for keys, failing the name-to-
Some Audio Picks June 02, 2015 A few audio picks for your listening pleasure: • Christ the Center [http://reformedforum.org/ctc386/] recently invited Dr. David Graves on the show to discuss the book of Leviticus. What a fantastic discussion
Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sacrifices by Fire June 01, 2015 I knew the day would come. My life like yours is becoming increasingly a digital one. I am moving more and more away from filing papers to storing items electronically. I knew one
The Hospital is Full of Sick People! May 29, 2015 I'm shocked! I mean absolutely shocked! Now, I don't normally write in order to rant. I'm a firm believer that people have better things to do than
Are We Being Exposed To Too Much Of The Bible? May 29, 2015 Can I hear you say, did I read that right? How could anyone be exposed to too much of the Bible? I am aware that most of you reading this blog will be
Covenant Theology Baptism and the Burden of Proof May 28, 2015 Who bears the burden of proof in the argument over infant baptism? The New Testament (NT) neither explicitly commands the baptizing of infant children of believers nor forbids it. Sometimes what is NOT
moral right and wrong How do I know what is morally wrong? May 27, 2015 In two different Bible studies in different settings that I have led in the last month, the question has been asked, “How do I know what is wrong?” – as in morally wrong. In
