God’s Sovereign Purposes
We rest in His authority, but also in His goodness.
We will bow because of His greatness but also kneel because of His goodness. We will be stunned by how He has used His power perfectly for the good of all. We will worship His mercy, grace, and kindness and be forever captured by the absolute perfection of His love. We will see and rejoice... Continue Reading
The Love Your Neighbor Principle
What guidelines should be applied to identify my being a good neighbor?
A good neighbor is not required to give aid where injury results from one’s breaking the laws of God or man. Second, a good neighbor is one who comes to the aid of another on the grounds of humanity and not some other grounds such as race or sex. Furthermore, any application of the “love... Continue Reading
Is Evangelicalism Really Protestant?
Modern evangelical culture is radically different from the Protestantism of the past.
Evangelicalism’s culture is not even contiguous with that of mainline Protestantism, much less classical Protestantism. It is very populist and dominated by charismatic pitchman type pastors. It tends to emphasize a therapeutic gospel over a strict ethic. In fact, any type of moral or behavioral code followed too seriously is likely to draw a caution for... Continue Reading
Vanguard Presbytery Votes to Call for First General Assembly
The Presbytery voted unanimously to organize the denomination into three presbyteries and call for a General Assembly to be held some time before the end of August 2025.
The three presbyteries will be regional in nature: Southwest Presbytery will encompass Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Kansas, and Missouri. Northern Presbytery will encompass all the congregations north of Tennessee and North Carolina (with the exception of Pathway Presbyterian Church (mission) in Clarksville, TN). The Southeast Presbytery will cover all the states east of the Mississippi... Continue Reading
Christophobe Kamala
Kamala is showing her true and ugly colors.
While Christians might well want candidates that are more moral, more pure, more faultless, and more pristine, they need to be reminded that Jesus is not running in this election – or in any election. In a fallen world we are ALWAYS left with less than ideal choices. But some are clearly better than others.... Continue Reading
3 Things You Should Know about 2 Peter
Peter informs us that the false teachers deny that Jesus will return.
Confusion about our Lord’s return was common in the early church (one can think of the questions and answers about the end times in Paul’s two Thessalonian letters), even as it is in our own day. Bible prophecy pundits have made so many wild and irresponsible predictions about the second coming of Jesus Christ that... Continue Reading
Understanding Paul’s Veil Imagery in 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:3
Why does Paul use the image of a veil in the first place?
What are the four truths that Paul wanted to communicate through his use of veil imagery? We should share the gospel openly and confidently (= referent #1). Jews who don’t believe in Jesus misunderstand the main point of the Law (= referent #2). Believers in Jesus are being transformed by the glory of God (=... Continue Reading
Truly Understanding Doctrine
Is this information written on the walls of our hearts?
As we learn doctrine, we must earnestly pray that the grace of God would not only inundate our minds but that this knowledge would trickle down into our hearts until they are immersed in the truth of God’s word. When we encounter trials in life, for example, we then know in heart and mind that... Continue Reading
Universities, Hate Speech and Anti-Semitism
Western universities have a lot to answer for.
Countless examples of ugly anti-Semitism have been the norm at so many Western university campuses. And very few of those in charge have lifted a finger to bring this to an end and ensure that all students can safely go about getting the education they have paid for. In his new book, After the Pogrom:... Continue Reading
Statism, Totalitarianism and the Sovereignty of God
The Church Swallowed up by the State
From the Christian standpoint, there is no absolute power or authority for Parliament congress, civil governments, or monarchs. All authority is delegated, limited, and under God in the various God-ordained spheres of life. In light of this, and because of the legitimate sword power given to the state, Kuyper rightly warns, “we must ever watch against the danger... Continue Reading
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