Whereas, the BSA has now in principle and practice placed homosexuality, bisexuality and transgender-ism as normative by requiring those affirming such “orientations” and behavioral “preference” as qualified for membership within the BSA thereby creating conflict for the ministry of Briarwood Presbyterian Church   Briarwood Presbyterian Church has been placed in an unsought position of responding... Continue Reading

If you pay any attention to the news, you know that sexual offenders show up in churches. Like predators hurting defenseless prey, they do unspeakably horrible things to our children. Much could be prevented, but many churches do not know how to protect their children and how to respond when child sex abuse happens. It... Continue Reading

Only amendment 12-B which sought to clarify the ordination standards of the denomination was voted down by majority of presbyteries in the PCUSA. The current language of the Book of Order says that the life of the ordained “should be a demonstration of the Christian gospel in the church and in the world.” The amendment... Continue Reading

Douglas said the cause of the fire was not immediately known. He said it may be awhile before investigators can determine the cause, because part of the building had collapsed and other parts were in danger of collapsing. He said no nearby buildings were in danger. Update: Church members assess damage following devastating fire [Editor’s... Continue Reading

“A cross, such as those that will be installed on the Riverfront, is perhaps the most well-known symbol in the world of the Christian faith,” the lawsuit alleges. “The display of these crosses on public property serves no secular purpose, and has the effect of advancing religion. A reasonable person viewing even one of these... Continue Reading

Ferrese granted permission for a one-time event on July 4 to “celebrate freedom on our nation’s birthday” with a rally to include “music, prayer, testimony and preaching,” after the pastor sought another permit. … So, Dekker took to the beach on Independence Day, preaching a sermon by the shore that he titled “Line in the... Continue Reading

According to Rome, grace is works and works are grace. Rome, the NPP, and the FV teach that “the works of the law” refers to keeping the Mosaic laws. Nonsense. Paul makes it clear in Rom 11:6 that regarding acceptance with God grace and works are competing principles. When Paul says “works of the law”... Continue Reading

On Sunday [July 14, 2013], the congregation of Trinity Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Opelika, Ala., gathered at the EAMC Health Resource Center to hold church. The church, which has been in Opelika since 1973, caught on fire Saturday night, causing significant damage to the surrounding office spaces, as well as water damage to the sanctuary.... Continue Reading

The presence of Protestant Christians in Algeria dates back to the French colonial era, when a number of churches were built. However, after the country gained independence in 1962, many of these buildings were given to other purposes. … Now, Protestants in cities like Béjaïa and Mostaganem are petitioning for their old churches to be... Continue Reading

What is striking about this debate is that apparently no one on the committee could actually argue for the legitimacy and truthfulness of a penal substitution view of the atonement, or that the PCUSA’s own Book of Confessions teaches it and not merely for the sake of diversity: … Well, this is the question that... Continue Reading