The Western Emperor Has No Clothes On
Missionaries from the West taught Africans biblical principles, now the principles are being abandoned wholesale in the countries where our missionaries came from
The world seems to have gone full circle. It was the West, through its Christian missionaries who taught us decency and propriety but now Western society is walking around half naked. It was the missionaries who taught us that marriage comprised one man and one woman for life, but now their own kith and kin... Continue Reading
This is the PCA – Are You In, Or Are You Out?
When it comes to describing the PCA the conventional wisdom is it is hobbled by a contentious nature
When it comes to describing the PCA the conventional wisdom is we are hobbled by our contentious nature. We were started by men who like to fight and we just can’t stop. Staying in perpetual conflict is part of the warp and woof of our church. The conventional wisdom is at best simplistic and likely... Continue Reading
Sovereign Grace Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Just Got More Complicated
A number of developments in the lawsuit against Sovereign Grace Ministries (SGM) have taken place since first reported in March
In my first report for RD, I expressed skepticism that it would lead to any sustained changes in how evangelical churches and leaders respond to allegations of abuse. The responses from T4G and TGC indicate the willingness of some powerful evangelicals to maintain the status quo around these issues. At the same time, there has... Continue Reading
Half-Modern
Neither 2 kingdom advocates or anti-2 kingdom positions are directly following Calvin
2kers believe they have figured out a way to retain the truths and practices of the Reformation while also living in good conscience in the modern world. The way to do this is to recognize that the church, her truths, and ways are spiritual and do not bend to the logic of modern societies….Anti-2kers also... Continue Reading
Reflections n the Southern Baptist Church Convention
A few personal reflections on the recent SBC Convention in Houston, Texas
In 2008, there were numerous motions against Acts 29, Mark Driscoll, and Calvinism. In 2013, not one motion or resolution was against Acts 29 or Calvinism. In fact, NAMB and Acts 29 were on the same IX Marks stage encouraging one another in planting gospel-centered churches. AND the Calvinism Advisory Committee produced a healthy and... Continue Reading
Love in Action: A Response to Mike Ross
Applying biblical discipline as an act of loving one another
I agree with Rev. Ross that we need greater love for Jesus, but we also need to express love in the manner Jesus prescribed. The histories of the mainline denominations show us that without proper discipline, we will be left with nothing but politics. Biblical discipline may be hard, but it is an expression of... Continue Reading
The Question of Holiness
The pursuit of holiness is a delight for believers
Holiness testifies to the workmanship of God’s life-changing grace in our lives. It also testifies to the world that we belong to a holy God, purchased by a holy Son, and are indwelt by a holy Spirit. Holiness is a calling card of the gospel, a truth the world needs to hear. Among the... Continue Reading
A Challenge from ARP Moderator Jeff Kingswood to Synod
The ARP Moderator challenges his church to be a confessional church
Brothers, the way to reform in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church is not through programs or politics. The way to reformation is principled confessional Presbyterianism in action. The meat and potatoes of the faith. The truth of God’s Word. Horatius Bonar continues: “Let us honour the truth as God has done, as His apostles did,... Continue Reading
ARP Synod Exonerates Two Elders Who Had Sued the Church
ARP Synod sustains judicial decisions of lower courts exonerating two elders
The Minority Report having failed as a substitute motion, the Majority Report of the committee was again before the Synod. After a short period of debate, the Majority Report was adopted. This effectively ends any possibility of the men who sued the ARP Synod from being brought under discipline. Background In 2009 the Associate... Continue Reading
RCA General Synod 2013
Highlights of Upcoming Business
The Reformed Church in America will have its annual meeting of the General Synod next week (June 20-25) on the campus of Central College in Pella, Iowa. If you want to know what the Synod will be hearing and deliberating, you can check go here for general information or check out the 542 page workbook.... Continue Reading