Many Christian leaders today treat their ministry calling like a contract that is renewable only if the benefits outweigh the costs. But William Carey treated his calling like a covenant. He once wrote, “When I left England, my hope of India’s conversion was very strong; but among so many obstacles, it would die, unless upheld... Continue Reading

If the culture two centuries ago was more favorably inclined toward the church, more familiar with the Bible, and well accustomed to the acknowledging—if not the proper observing—of the Christian Sabbath (Lord’s Day)—all of which were certainly the case—how much more today must our ministers expect to endure costly sacrifices and severe sufferings in laboring... Continue Reading

Brady studied at Moody Bible Institute and at the University of Dubuque, where he earned a bachelor’s degree. He later earned a Master of Theology from Wheaton College and a Master of Divinity from McCormick Seminary in 1965. In 1979, he completed a Doctor of Ministry degree through Westminster Seminary in Philadelphia.   Ronald John... Continue Reading

According to an agreement signed last week, Willett has agreed to plead guilty to statutory rape, sexual battery, and incest. As part of the plea deal, the Copiah County District Attorney’s Office has agreed to recommend that Willett be sentenced to the maximum of 30 years.   PCA Teaching Elder Christopher Willett has reached an... Continue Reading

What Calvin admired most was not merely Bucer’s intellect, but his pastoral wisdom. But what made Bucer so exceptional wasn’t just his theological acumen; it was his pastoral heart.   In 2015, while traveling to Germany for the Frankfurt Book Fair, I took the opportunity to visit Strasbourg to trace the steps of a nearly... Continue Reading

William F. Buckley recognized that to defend Western civilization, you must also be civilized. This is not to say that would-be culture warriors must share Buckley’s taste in music or literature or art. But it is true that character is destiny.   The late William F. Buckley, the founder of National Review, host of The Firing Line, and... Continue Reading

Pastor Watson was gracious, humble, pastoral, and brilliant. There is just something about the things he writes/says that is almost bordering on the miraculous. He has a way of stating things, seemingly-spontaneously, that are sweetly peppered with fascinating nuances from the Scripture and Christ’s gospel of grace.   One of the great Puritans, Thomas Watson... Continue Reading

Rev. O’Neill was also passionate about spreading the gospel of Christ around the world, embarking on regular trips to Asia and South America to assist in the education and preparation of future ministers, often teaching in countries where the gospel faced significant and official opposition from the government. His life is celebrated by thousands of... Continue Reading

John Witherspoon is arguably the most important Presbyterian in American History. There is not much of significance in his era that he did not influence in some measure.…If Witherspoon were to pay a visit to the nation today, what would he think of the religious, political, and educational situation in the land for which he... Continue Reading

Arius’ first main opponent was Alexander, Bishop of Alexandria. He recognized Arius’ position not as a progression in Christian theology, but a digression from the Apostolic faith. When Emperor Constantine called for the matter to be settled, the church council of Nicaea (AD 325) convened. The council confessed the Son homoousious (“one substance”) with the Father, and... Continue Reading