The primary focus in worship is remembering in Whose presence we are and what He deserves.  We can’t give the level of worship the angelic cherubim and seraphim give, but they represent models and standards of what worship involves—undistracted and undistracting worship (cf., Isaiah 6: 4-6, Ezekiel 10: 1-22).   Dr. Carl R. Trueman wrote... Continue Reading

Publicly disavowing Russell Moore at this point in time is not about one man. It is about fidelity, even if it means saying hard things about one we once counted as “one of us”. It is speaking the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15) to warn the beloved bride of Christ of a present danger. Far... Continue Reading

Considering Witherspoon’s influence upon the American Presbyterian Church prior to and during the 1788 revision of the Westminster Standards, as well as his likely authorship of what is now the PCA’s first Preliminary Principle, it is unlikely his form of “state-supported religion” is inconsistent with the American Westminster Standards or the Preliminary Principles. It is... Continue Reading

Scripture, however, does affirm the wickedness of the human heart…in a general sense in Jeremiah 17:9… I also sincerely wish that he and others – particularly those who name the name of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord – will guard themselves against the practice of worldly men in the designating of others in dehumanizing... Continue Reading

Despite his profound impact, Grimké is often overlooked in discussions of American religious and civil rights history. Yet he was a prominent leader in both the church and the early civil rights movement for over fifty years. His writings and activism offer valuable insights into the intersection of faith, race, and justice. His story is... Continue Reading

Dwight Moody, the renowned 19th-century evangelist, embodied Christ’s call to serve others, prioritizing others’ needs above his own. From personally driving a student to the train station to humbly serving as a carriage driver for unsuspecting visitors, Moody’s life offers powerful examples of selfless service.   I’ve always admired Dwight Moody as a tremendous example... Continue Reading

Just as both political parties in the United States have listened carefully to various minority voting blocs, we as Christians should seek to articulate our point of view, to articulate policies we would like to see enacted, to advocate protections for our families, and then begin to lobby for those things and help politicians see... Continue Reading

Dr. Settle’s ministry included pastorates in Texas and South Carolina; terms on boards of educational institutions; working in church and parachurch ministries; editing publications, particularly during the background and formative yeas of the PCA; and he was moderator of the General Assembly in 1980.   It started in the Garden of Eden. The serpent was... Continue Reading

Wilhelmus à Brakel’s legacy as a theologian and pastor is a testament to the power of combining doctrinal precision with heartfelt piety. His life and ministry exemplify the heart of the Nadere Reformatie, a movement that sought to integrate faith into every aspect of life.   Introduction Wilhelmus à Brakel (1635–1711), a name revered in... Continue Reading

For Dabney, preaching was not a fundamentally man-driven task dependent upon the preacher’s ability to convert sinners, but a fundamentally God-driven task, dependent upon God to convict, wound, save, sanctify, edify, mold, shape, and make listeners into the people God would have them to be.   Yet, despite his total reliance on God, and his... Continue Reading