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Tag Archives: Christianity
Rest for the Weary Pastor: How Seasons of Withdrawal are Biblical and a Benefit to the Church
In recent days, an unusual criticism has arisen within certain corners of the Presbyterian and Reformed world. Some voices, many associated with the more extreme forms of Christian Nationalism, have begun attacking the idea of pastoral sabbaticals, suggesting that a … Continue reading
The Mildest Position
I’m weary enough of reading the loaded “What is the mildest position this resolution condemns?” question in reference to the ARP’s declaration on theological or political teachings which posit a superiority of race or ethnic identity born of immutable human … Continue reading
Posted in ARP, General Synod, Politics and The Civil Magistate, Race & Ethnicity
Tagged ARP, Christian Nationalism, Christianity, General Synod, Kinism, Race, Racism
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The Difference Between Words that CAN and CANNOT be Condemned
In Titus 2:7-8, Paul counsels his disciple Titus to show himself to be an example of “integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, sound speech that cannot be condemned,” particularly before the young men he will be mentoring in the church. In Greek, “sound … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Christian Education, Christian Liberty, Current Events, Ethics, Pastoral Theology, Piety, Social Media, X
Tagged bible, Christianity, Doug Wilson, Facebook, Faith, jesus, Joel Webbon, License, No Quarter, pastors, Pauline Theology, Reformed Theology, Speech, Titus
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The Nashville Statement and Why Our Congregation Adopted It
Most of the great creedal and confessional formulations of the church have been composed in response to widespread error or heresy within the body of Christ and while there are many different errors and heresies that are currently dividing the … Continue reading
Wonder Bread Preaching
I was listening to a show on Christian radio yesterday and the host mentioned that what American Christians need and want is deep, compelling, convicting, expository, and doctrinal preaching. She’s not the first person I’ve heard on the radio who … Continue reading
Posted in Preaching, Spiritual Declension, The Means of Grace
Tagged Christianity, Evangelicalism, preaching, Sermons, Worship
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Counting the Cost Poll: Would You Be Willing to Forsake All That You Have?
A question for Christian friends who are currently opposed to homosexual marriage: If the cost of remaining opposed to homosexual marriage becomes losing your ability to work for the government* or company you work for, lose your tax exempt status, and … Continue reading
A Reflection on the 21 Christian Martyrs Murdered by IS Who Died with the Name of their Savior, Jesus, on their Lips
Romans 8:28 assures us “that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” and so when I saw the way my Egyptian brothers in Christ were called upon … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Encouragement, God's Sovereignty, History, Islam, Reflections
Tagged Christianity, Coptic, Egyptian, ISIS, Islam, Islamism, Martyrs, Muhammad, Reconciliation, Sovereignty, Terrorism, Unity, Witness
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Some Thoughts About The Current Moment in World History
We live in an age of transition. Just as the Pax Britannica and the British Empire that had dominated the world stage during the 19th century came to an end in the early years of the 20th century, so too … Continue reading
Posted in God's Sovereignty, History, Liberalism, Politics and The Civil Magistate, Spiritual Declension
Tagged Afghanistan, America, Britain, Christianity, Decadence, Decay, Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Empire, Entitlements, Iraq, Islamism, Narcissism, Nihilism, Pax Americana, Pax Britannica, Pax Romana, Reformation, religion, Revival, Rome, Sloth
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“Where was God when religious fanatics killed those 2,800 people?”
Why does God allow terrible events like 9/11 to happen? Some men contend that He’d like to stop them, but either He is powerless to do so, or that if He did, it would involve a violation of human free … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Disasters, God's Sovereignty
Tagged 9/11, Christianity, Crucifixion, Disasters, Islam, Joni Eareckson Tada, Sovereignty, Terrorism, Trusting God
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Building Old School Churches 