We are Christians. Radical, full-blooded, Bible-saturated, Christ-exalting, God-centered, mission-advancing, soul-winning, church-loving, holiness-pursing, sovereignty-savoring, grace-besotted, broken-hearted, happy followers of the omnipotent, crucified Christ. At least that’s our imperfect commitment. In other words, we are Calvinists. But that label is not nearly as useful as telling people what you actually believe! So forget the label, if it... Continue Reading

Imagine, if you will, a crowded courtroom on a Friday afternoon. The accused is on trial for his life. The prosecuting attorney spent the week making his case, and he’s done a good job. There are a few nagging, unanswered questions, but they seem minor. The evidence is strong. Now the defense attorney stands up.... Continue Reading

Over the last 20-some years while Presbyterians were busy arguing for and against the alternative lifestyle, a nonbiblical and nonconfessional lifestyle in heterosexual marriage has drastically increased and permeated the PCUSA. In response to the News of Note concerning Planning for National Marriage Week, I would like to express my hope that the events will... Continue Reading

Because of the strong connection between education and family life, these statistics also call for churches to build and strengthen families, as well as create alternative education opportunities for inner-city children that form and shape them to be knowledgeable and virtuous citizens. One of the weaknesses in the current missional emphasis in urban church planting... Continue Reading

A failure of Christian thinking is a failure of discipleship, for we are called to love God with our minds. We cannot follow Christ faithfully without first thinking as Christians. Furthermore, believers are not to be isolated thinkers who bear this responsibility alone. We are called to be faithful together, as we learn intellectual discipleship... Continue Reading

Editor’s Note: This letter was sent via email to members of Central Carolina Presbytery by a Teaching Elder (Minister) in that Presbytery. He has given permission to have this letter published. Brothers, There has been much written and said about the proposed BCO 14 amendments. We all agree that our AC is an important servant... Continue Reading

The Bible draws a connection between the home and the church. Just as there is a role distinction at home—where the husband is called to lead the family—there is also one at church. At home men are proving their fitness to be elders (pastors), and at church they are the ones who are given that... Continue Reading

The gospel that reconciles the sons of slaveholders with the sons of slaves is the same gospel that reconciled the sons of Amalek with the sons of Abraham. It is a gospel that reclaims the dignity of humanity and the lordship of God. It is a gospel that presents us with a brother who puts... Continue Reading

My mom reminds me of Jesus. Not because she always acts likes Jesus. In fact, she would be the first to admit that, in her attempts to behave the way Jesus behaved, she fails more often than she succeeds. She reminds me of Jesus because she birthed me. Let me explain. The very process of... Continue Reading

The Gospel of Jesus Christ declares salvation and redemption to all who believe in him. The third great movement in the Christian metanarrative begins with the affirmation that God’s purpose from the beginning was to redeem a people through the blood of his Son –- and that he does this in order to show the... Continue Reading