Charles Simeon (1759-1836), the eminent British preacher from Cambridge, advised his students in homiletics “to give every text its just meaning, its natural bearing, and its legitimate use…to ascertain…
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ConfessionalSanctificationTheology
Are There Different Reformed Views on Sanctification?
Sanctification and the Heidelberg Catechismby Jon Payne October 21, 2024The doctrine of sanctification never ceases to be a topic of serious discussion among the Reformed. This is certainly the case in the Presbyterian Church in America. Rightly so.…
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ChurchConferenceFeaturedLeadershipMinistry
The Year of the Ruling Elder
by Jon Payne September 26, 2024Dear Friends of the GRN, Godly ruling elders are essential to the spiritual life and health of the local church. They are also key to long-term denominational fidelity. It’s…
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Dear Friends, It has been an extremely difficult week for GRN Council Members, friends, family, and the wider church after the sudden loss of our dear friend, Rev. Dr.…
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ConfessionalReformationTheologyVideoWorship
Who Should Lead Public Worship?
A Brief Video from Dr. Jon Payneby Jon Payne December 12, 2022Who Should Lead Public Worship? A Brief Video from Dr. Jon Payne was last modified: December 20th, 2022 by Jon Payne
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It’s astonishing what we often find ourselves thinking and talking about these days. Informal conversations at work, chatter in church hallways, and discussions around the dinner table explore subjects…
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ChurchConfessionalMinistryTheology
A Needful Departure
Greg Johnson and Memorial Presbyterian have left the PCAby Jon Payne November 18, 2022It’s official. Greg Johnson and his congregation have voted to leave the Presbyterian Church in America.[1] It’s a sad departure, especially for a church that has been affiliated with…
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Gospel Reformation Network | Fall Gathering Greenville, South Carolina | September 17th, 2022 Is there a Reformed resurgence occurring in the Presbyterian Church in America? Could experiential Calvinism and…
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ChurchConfessionalLeadershipMinistryReformation
The Courage To Be Presbyterian
by Jon Payne June 14, 2022The book of Hebrews is full of strong exhortations and sobering warnings for the Church throughout the ages.[1] It was originally written to encourage first-century Jewish Christians not to…
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ChurchConfessionalLeadershipMinistry
Reality Check & the Future of the PCA
by Jon Payne February 24, 2022The Book of Church Order (BCO) amendments that many hoped would guard the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) from further infiltration of Revoice/Side B Gay doctrine were officially defeated.…