Other ears might hear “above reproach” as a really low bar, meaning that I don’t need to have some taint on my public reputation. For many people, that’s not very difficult, and they think this is a really low bar and attainable.   Exemplary Christians For many Christians—and pastors included—when you take a first look... Continue Reading

Don’t forget who is the most important audience you have. If you share online, share in person. If you have an encouraging word, send it to a friend. Write a letter. Send a text or a voice memo. Find someone on Sunday and share how God has encouraged your soul. Be attentive and aware of... Continue Reading

All members of the congregation may be expected to have good understanding of various portions of Scripture. Young and old, men and women alike, by the grace of the Holy Spirit, may have their hearts and minds illuminated through their personal study of the Scriptures. But in a distinctive way, it is the ordained teaching... Continue Reading

Christ has given the church the great commission, and Christ has gifted ministers to preach the word and administer the sacraments. No school is ever a replacement for the church and the means of grace. Why would you send your child off into the wilderness without food to sustain him or her?   Chances are... Continue Reading

You have probably heard that many times. Love of God and others. Mission to the world. The fact is, however, that while those in themselves are simple, we have done a good job in many church cultures of busying up people, adding a whole lot of seemingly necessary bells and whistles onto your racing cars... Continue Reading

Baby Christians are vulnerable to false teaching…It is critical to help them as best we can in this critical time in their lives. There is no substitute for a church with good preaching and teaching. Smaller groups with Christians of all maturity levels will definitely help as well. But let me put forward another possibility:... Continue Reading

Following the denomination’s order as carefully as possible is not “hyper-traditionalism” or fundamentalism. It is, instead, keeping PCA officer ordination vows concerning approval “of the form of government and discipline of the Presbyterian Church in America, in conformity with the general principles of Biblical polity” and the promise of “subjection to your brethren in the... Continue Reading

It becomes imperative for believers to be thoroughly convinced of the necessity of gathering for corporate worship on the holy Sabbath – whether or not they will have preaching on that particular day. When persecution comes, churches will need to employ the resources the Lord is pleased to provide them in terms of churchmen able... Continue Reading

It’s incomprehensible that any shepherd of God would identify himself by or with sexual immorality.  Claiming to be abstinent is not an issue.  Abstinence does not change the heart. Many single, widowed, or divorced Christian men and women are abstinent without identifying with their desires, lusts, or temptations.    For several years, multiple Reformed churches... Continue Reading

Mr. Rein’s connection to RUF began at Vanderbilt University, where he received a B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering and graduated summa cum laude with Honors. RUF is where his understanding of the Gospel fell into place and he developed a biblical worldview, realizing faith impacts everything. It is also where he “found his people” — his... Continue Reading