The 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.…
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ChurchConfessionalMinistryWorship
The Importance of Gathering for Worship
by Jon Payne January 18, 2022Is gathered (in-person) worship optional for Christians? The question is a profoundly relevant one, especially in our day of endless online services and superficial views of public worship. The…
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ChurchConfessionalLeadershipMissionSanctification
Should We Stay or Should We Go?
by Jon Payne November 16, 2021It’s a question that more than a few PCA elders and members are asking right now. The recent Standing Judicial Commission’s (SJC) decision to reject the complaint against Missouri…
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Yes, the meeting is still on. The Meeting for Concerned PCA Ruling and Teaching Elders is still planned for September 25th, from 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m., in Greenville, South Carolina.…
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ChurchConfessionalLeadershipMinistry
The PCA’s Bright Future—Without a Bigger Tent
by Jon Payne July 9, 2021The PCA doesn’t want a bigger tent. That was the clear message sent last week to the 48th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) in St.…
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The Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) is at a crossroads. Nobody likes it. Everyone recognizes it. It’s gut-wrenching, especially for seasoned PCA presbyters and longtime church members. The Open…
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The golden image was as tall as a nine-story building. It was built by King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, the most powerful man in the world (Dan. 3:1). He constructed…
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Dear Friends of the GRN, I am delighted to announce that the Gospel Reformation Network is hosting a spring conference on May 5-6th for the purpose of encouraging biblical…
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ChurchMinistryWorship
Recovering the Lost Treasure of Lord’s Day Evening Worship
by Jon Payne January 16, 2021I once heard of an elderly Christian woman who had much difficulty walking due to chronic arthritis. Despite her condition, she faithfully attended morning and evening worship every Lord’s…