Alexander T. Rankin, Missionary to Kansas Territory & Denver
Rankin’s understanding of his work was to start churches so younger men of greater stamina could become their pastors and face the challenges of the West.
One trip from Denver for church planting involved taking the stage to both Central City and Missouri City because several Presbyterians were interested in having churches organized. During the trip other settlements were visited with services held. It was an efficient way to reach what were often settlements located at sites where gold could be... Continue Reading
We Are Resident Aliens
Peter gives us categories for political identity and action.
The spiritual house of God, full of living stones (us) who serve the cornerstone (Christ), live their lives as a holy nation among the nations. We are like resident aliens—long-term residents of a city or world that is not our own. For we are seeking a better city “that has foundations, whose designer and builder... Continue Reading
Even When You Don’t Know the Steps, You Still Know the Way
Jesus didn’t tell you the specific steps to take, but He did both tell and show you the manner in which those steps should be taken.
The “way” is the posture you should take as you take these steps; it’s the attitude and manner of what you do. In the scenario above, the steps involve all kinds of things, but the manner in which you take those steps is much simpler. It’s the way of lowering. The way of service. The... Continue Reading
Presbyterian Church In America Invites Professional Polarizer David French To Lecture Christians On Getting Along
If the PCA wants to have David French talk about polarization, it should be as a poster child, not a panelist.
I emailed the PCA General Assembly and its Administrative Committee’s head Bryan Chapell that very question and received no response. An email obtained by The Federalist that was apparently sent to many people who complained about the French pick, however, said the PCA is “currently seeking to discern the accuracy of concerns that have been... Continue Reading
Devoted … Apostles’ Teaching (Acts 2:42)
One of the key themes of this book is that the word of God spreads with an unstoppable force.
In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians he declares that the church is God’s household built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ himself as the chief cornerstone (Eph. 2:20). Take away Christ crucified and you are undermining the very foundation of the church. Everything is likely to collapse! I remember reading about the... Continue Reading
Overture 26 to Assist the Accused To Be Considered By the 51st PCA General Assembly
Overture 26 seeks to keep accused church members in the process for their own good and reclamation.
The proposed amendment’s solution is to expand potential representatives to “a communing member in good standing of a PCA church or any member in good standing of a PCA court (meaning all elders, ruling and teaching)….Another possible benefit of ensuring that accused church members have competent representation is a reduction in the number of appealed... Continue Reading
Perversion is Not Christian
Revoice has adopted the language of contemporary homosexual activism in asserting that homosexuality is an inborn, unchangeable inclination or orientation.
When it comes to forbidding homosexuality, the Church should just explain why it is shameful and what it keeps the homosexual from becoming. Some examples of arguments I think are good: Homosexuality destroys family life and robs parents of grandchildren and the community of its youth. Wealthy homosexuals acquiring children through surrogacy is going to... Continue Reading
Synopsis of A Purer Theology
The Synopsis represents a full, yet streamlined, summary of theology as it was understood in the Netherlands following the Synod of Dort (1618–1619).
These two volumes deserve to be the shelf of every busy pastor and every serious theological student. While the work should not be read as the final word on every theological question it raises, there is no doubt that the Synopsis will help the careful reader arrive at purer and better understanding of the historic... Continue Reading
What Happens When Children are Exposed to Pornography?
Pornography proves to be especially detrimental to children and adolescents.
Educating children and youth about the harms of pornography is also key. Such education could teach children how to react when they see pornography and who they can turn to for guidance and counsel. One study found that only 57% of children reached out to someone after exposure to pornography, leaving many youth to grapple with the experience... Continue Reading
The Snag in Stupid Questions
Finding our worth in God's story.
It’s the same old lie. And it leads to the same old deathful dead end. Leave the good, time-tested way, and there’s a better path just over there. But there is no life, there is no story, apart from our Creator. So is it worth it? To get married? To follow Jesus? The answer is yes... Continue Reading
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