The Westminster Society is a networking group within the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. It is not a commissioned ministry, mission, or committee of any court within the EPC, but hopes to help assist the EPC in continuing its vision for effective biblical leadership in the present and future of our church.   The 45th General Assembly... Continue Reading

“By the favor of God, [man] was advanced to be confederate with Heaven, in the first Covenant, called, The Covenant of Works. God reduced the Law, which he gave in his creation, into the form of a Covenant, whereof perfect obedience was the condition: life was the thing promised, and death the penalty. As for... Continue Reading

The call to seek heavenly reward is not a call to selfishness for this reward comes through pleasing Christ.  Heavenly reward seems to involve enjoying more of Jesus and reflecting more of his beauty.  It is a reward that glorifies God.   We have a great tent.  I call her the ‘Blue Lady’.  She is... Continue Reading

The creedal confession about Christ’s return as judge reminds us that we will give account to him at his judgement seat, so we must take care and maintain focus. It also reminds us that we will see him and enter his joy eternally, so let us live for his joy now and serve him with... Continue Reading

Jesus responded to each of Satan’s temptations with Scripture. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 says, “For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.” Whether wrong thoughts about God are whispered... Continue Reading

Boardman was involved in both Philadelphia’s Institute for the Deaf and Dumb as well as its orphanage. He was honored with the Doctor of Divinity by Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1844. He was active at all levels of the church courts and it is common to read presbytery, synod, and assembly minutes which include... Continue Reading

The normalization of non-monogamy doesn’t just impact those who practice it. It reshapes culture itself. And not for the better. When commitment is devalued, relationships become transactional. Sex ceases to be an expression of love and instead becomes another consumer good—swiped, scheduled, and discarded.   There’s a reason stable civilizations have upheld monogamy for centuries.... Continue Reading

As a dad, I know the value of a hard no. I cannot give my kids everything they ask for. There are things they want that I know are bad for them. They won’t appreciate that until many, many years from now. They don’t have perspective. And I don’t have perspective, the perspective that God... Continue Reading

God has used Sarah’s simple testimony to save and encourage thousands of suffering people, which should be a cause for celebration. Instead, the PCA will choose to distance itself from Jesus Calling through the reports of the upcoming General Assembly. While this is hard for her family, we rest in the knowledge that God is... Continue Reading

‘Good & Angry’ is an excellent resource for pastors, counselors, or believers who want to deepen their understanding of biblical anger or seek help in overcoming their struggles. David Powlison’s extensive counseling experience enabled him to write a theologically astute and practical book on anger that not only addresses the issue biblically but also offers... Continue Reading