Who really won the PCA?
The PCA has been systematically undermined by a group of power brokers who have worked hard to make the PCA a big tent,
The National Partnership was created this year with the express purpose of using the GA to further the “health” of churches. The email sent out was sent by Rev. George Robertson, I believe another author of the Missouri Report on the FV. Don’t forget the behind the scenes working to prevent debate about the SJC... Continue Reading
What About the Sheep?
If there is false doctrine being promulgated in one of our churches, it is the sheep who are getting poisoned.
If we would remember the sheep in cases of doctrinal discipline of teaching elders, we would be much less likely to take things personally, and we would be much more diligent about following through, because of the terrible consequences of allowing sheep to be poisoned. Instead, people who are concerned about the sheep tend to... Continue Reading
Air Force Veteran dismissed for saying… nothing
At issue is Monk's refusal to reveal his personal views regarding homosexual marriage to his commanding officer.
Fox reported, “She said, ‘Sgt. Monk, I need to know if you can, as my first sergeant, if you can see discrimination if somebody says that they don’t agree with homosexual marriage.'” Having witnessed the commander’s ire regarding the instructor, Monk declined to answer. He also understood Air Force policy demands silence from homosexual detractors.... Continue Reading
Christian Faithfulness and the Elimination of the Christian Space in the World
What is the future of Christian institutions?
But the gravest threat to religious liberty for Christians is antidiscrimination law, which deprives Christian institutions of their ability to function on a Christian basis, requiring the hiring and retention of persons who do not comply with Christian doctrine and morality. Most commonly this pertains to homosexuality, but can concern any area of Christianity with... Continue Reading
How to Help Your Child Read with Discernment
So how do we as parents determine what is a good book for our children to read?
Helping your child learn how to read with discernment is one of the best gifts a parent can give. Giving them a solid biblical foundation and worldview is the key. Rather than feed your children books to keep them busy, choose books that nourish their heart and soul. And, as C. S. Lewis once said,... Continue Reading
Reformed Theological Seminary Appoints Dr. J. Ligon Duncan as New Chancellor
Duncan has a longtime connection with RTS
The RTS Board of Trustees has elected Dr. J. Ligon Duncan, III, as chancellor and CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary. Duncan is currently the John E. Richards professor of systematic and historical theology at RTS in Jackson, Miss., and the senior minister of historic First Presbyterian Church (1837), where he has served for the past 17... Continue Reading
She Just Happened To Go There And Just Happened To Meet Him…
The next time you ask, “Why is this happening to me?” remember God’s loving providence
You didn’t just “happen” to meet your husband or wife. You didn’t just “happen” to wind up living where you live. You didn’t just “happen” to join your church. God has been directing your every step. And life isn’t just “happening” to you. You may work under a miserable boss. You may be going through... Continue Reading
The Lost Work of Pastoral Visitation
We cannot know the condition of our flock or minister effectively to them without carefully doing the work of family visitation.
A word to ministers. We hear much today, and rightly so, of churches committed to simple means of grace. I suggest that if your ministry does not include systematic family visitation, you are neglecting an important means of grace. I challenge you to rethink your ministerial philosophy. Editors’ Note: This is the second of... Continue Reading
10 Distinguishing Marks of John Calvin’s Preaching
From Steven Lawson's chapter in John Calvin: A Heart for Devotion, Doctrine, and Doxology
There is a sad misconception today that because Calvin believed in predestination, he was not evangelistic. The persistent myth is that he did not have a passion to reach lost souls for Christ. Nothing could be further from the truth. Calvin possessed a great passion to reach lost souls. For that reason, he preached the... Continue Reading
Obamacare’s ‘Visiting Program’ or Violation Of Privacy?
The “Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Visiting Program.”
But since when does the government need to make home visits to kids who don’t make good grades (and by the way, who decides what “low achievement” is for a particular child?) How many of us were born to young moms, and are just fine, thank you? What about Dad enjoying an occasional cigar on the back... Continue Reading