12 Topics to Talk Over Before You Get Engaged
As someone is now, so you can expect them to be in marriage
“The difference between good and bad marriages is not that good marriages don’t struggle. The difference between good and bad marriages is that the good ones know how to handle conflict in a Christ-like, respectful, and humble way. How do the two of you handle conflict? Do you tend to leave things lingering?” Thinking... Continue Reading
Does God Own Everything That You Possess?
“What do you have that you did not receive?” How would you answer that question?
“In theory, we happily declare that God is the source (and therefore the rightful owner) of all that we possess. But, in practice, we slowly begin to take ownership of our most prized possessions and accomplishments. That is why Paul raises a second question in 1 Cor. 4:7: “If then you received it, why do... Continue Reading
What If Your Child Is Gay?
Your child’s point of temptation doesn’t mean that your entire relationship should be defined by that
“Every child, whether gay or straight, is oriented toward sin, and so are you. If your child or grandchild says he or she is gay, you shouldn’t act shocked, as though you are surprised your child might be tempted toward sin, or that you find your own sinful inclinations somehow less deserving of God’s judgment.”... Continue Reading
The European Roots of American Christianity
The history and architecture of European churches may actually be baggage
“Maybe European Christianity isn’t all that we Europhilic Christians in the U.S. make it out to be. It sure has more history, better architecture, and civilizational presence. But freed from all the baggage of Christendom, perhaps Christianity is better off. That’s not an expression of American Christian exceptionalism. Nor is it an assertion that American... Continue Reading
An Apologie
Clarifying the nature of justification, sanctification and the place of works
Our right to eternal life is based on the imputed righteousness of Christ. Nothing can be added to that, not even a single good work. Justification is an act that can never be revoked. That is why we are justified by faith alone in this life, because through faith alone we receive this inestimable gift.... Continue Reading
Call For Unity In Kirk Over Gay Marriage
Church of Scotland moderator: Church must stop “navel-gazing” over the subject of gay clergy and engage with wider society
Since the controversy first broke, 13 ministers and hundreds of members have quit over the issue, and the Moderator said that for the past two years he had “patiently absorbed much of the rancour by a very few who have set out their stall for leaving the Church of Scotland” in protest at the decision.... Continue Reading
Frank Schaefer Headlines DC Gay Pride Event
Schaefer has become something of a “national star”among gay groups and liberal congregations
Schaefer, former pastor of Zion United Methodist Church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, underwent a United Methodist church trial in November of last year after he presided over his son’s gay wedding in 2007. When he was found guilty, he was suspended for thirty days. At the end of the thirty-day suspension, Schaefer was allowed to keep his credentials... Continue Reading
Orthodox Presbyterian Church 2014 General Assembly Report 4
The 81st General Assembly of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church is meeting at Kuyper College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, from June 4–10, 2014
The overture proposed an amendment to our Form of Government which sought to clarify the difference between examinations for licensure and those for ordination. The overture proposed that the exams for licensure be restricted to the Westminster Confession of Faith. While CCE was sympathetic with the aims of the overture, it argued that there was... Continue Reading
Understanding the Bible and It Application to All of Life
The Lord raised up Geerhardus Vos to point us more and more to Jesus everywhere in the Word
This is a lot bigger than old Princeton and Westminster, this is who we are. This is the way ahead for us to get clearer and clearer on what the gospel is, on why we are here anyway. Without biblical theology, or Christ-centered preaching, or whatever we want to call it, we’re nowhere. Without a... Continue Reading
The Real Origins Of An Evangelical Hit Piece
It seems obvious that the attempt to link modern conservative evangelicalism with a foundation of racism would only be done if you are seeking to undermine the movement currently.
But, if this is the route they want to go, I’m excited Politico is interested in pieces on the potentially questionable history of current political organizations. Surely this must mean they have run a substantial story on the well-known links between Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger and eugenics. For some reason though, after searching for her name on their... Continue Reading