An Observer, The Future of Princeton Seminary, 1906
It is safe to say that Princeton Seminary will continue in the future, as in the past, with faithfulness and devotion to perform the service for which it was established.
This service is expressed with singular point and remarkable breadth on the foundation document of the Seminary, the “Plan,” which the General Assembly adopted in 1811 as the basis of the new venture it was making in providing for the training of ministers. Briefly, the Assembly desired the Seminary “to provide for the Church an... Continue Reading
Is Every Sin the Same in God’s Eyes?
Too many Christians have flattened the moral contours of the Bible such that we no longer distinguish between falling into sin and running headlong into sin.
Our judicial system does not hand down the same punishments for every infraction. What we know to be true in ordinary life we must not forget in our spiritual lives. As much as it shows admirable humility or apologetic concern, we must not act or teach as if every sin is the same in God’s... Continue Reading
True Reformation
When God awakens, He always brings true and lasting reformation—reformation of hearts, lives, homes, and churches.
The Word, prayer, and the sacraments of baptism and the Lord’s Supper are the ordinary means of grace God has given us. These are the means through which the Holy Spirit works to bring true conversion, true revival, and true reformation. God’s awakening power is not activated by our schemes and tactics, but by His... Continue Reading
6 Things Jesus Teaches Us About the Devil
We can be confident in the midst of any trial that God is in control and has ultimate power over Satan in all things.
Jesus had to pass the test that Adam failed in the garden of Eden (Gen 2:16–17; 3:1–6). He refused to believe the devil’s lies and instead obeyed his Father in all things. Jesus was tempted but did not sin (Heb. 4:15). Satan has power, but Jesus has ultimate power over all creation. When Jesus said,... Continue Reading
Did the Reformation Alienate Supernaturalism?
Review: "Living in Wonder" by Rod Dreher
According to Dreher, Christian prayer is the primary way to recover a sense of God’s presence and experience enchantment in a secular age. He writes, “It turns out that attention—what we pay attention to, and how we attend—is the most important part of the mindset needed for re-enchantment. And prayer is the most important part... Continue Reading
Just Who Is Hating on Christianity?
When so-called Christians turn on the faithful.
Another new example of “Christians” hating on real Christians was just reported on yesterday. The opening paragraphs of a piece in the Melbourne Age tells the story: Former union boss Joe de Bruyn has sparked a mass walkout at a Melbourne university graduation ceremony in response to his keynote speech opposing gay marriage and comparing abortion... Continue Reading
God’s Servants for Our Good
Governments that help to establish and enforce general morality in society are doing God’s work to preserve peace and order even when those governments do not even acknowledge or recognize that they are doing so.
Throughout history, pagans have often figured out successful legal systems that reflect biblical values because, since God designed the world to work in a certain way, those kinds of systems just work best for the order and prosperity of a society. That’s the reality of common grace politics. The truth is that in matters of... Continue Reading
George Gillespie’s Case for An Ecclesiastical Government
An Analysis of Gillespie’s: Aaron’s Rod Blossoming
In the third book of Aaron’s Rod Blossoming, Gillespie argued that suspension from the Lord’s Supper and excommunication from the church are within the jurisdiction of the church—and specifically, under the authority of the elders. Gillespie asserted that suspension from the Sacrament is a step in the process of church discipline, and that one could be... Continue Reading
John Calvin’s Six Reasons to Pray
Pray and Trust in God’s Providential Purposes
Even though, while we grow dull and stupid toward our miseries, he watches and keeps guard on our behalf, and sometimes even helps us unasked, still it is very important for us to call upon him: First, that our hearts may be fired with a zealous and burning desire ever to seek, love, and serve... Continue Reading
Wisdom Isn’t About Right or Wrong; It’s About Left or Right
Wisdom is about reality. It’s about real-life decision-making in real-life situations.
Left and right decisions are different. These are the kinds of decisions in which there is no decision that is inherently more moral than the other. These are times when you just have to choose – to choose this home or that one. This town or that one. This job or that one. Neither choice... Continue Reading
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