Matthew Adams

*This article is a follow-up from Dr. Guy Waters’ article “What Is Biblical Ordination?“* Introduction In recent years, few debates in the Presbyterian Church in America have proven as…

Introduction In an age of theological drift and cultural upheaval, the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) finds itself at a crossroads. The strength of our denomination has always been…

Introduction The active obedience of Christ is vital to a biblical and Reformed understanding of Christ’s atoning work. Christ’s active obedience emphasizes that Jesus not only died for our…

Introduction We live in a culture where being “nice” is considered one of the highest virtues. It seems evident that the goal is to avoid offense, keep the peace,…

Dear Pastor, As you know, I grew up in the church and know about Jesus. I believe He is God and Man, lived a perfect life, and died a…

“I appeal to you, therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do…

Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense,     but a man of understanding walks straight ahead. Without counsel plans fail,     but with many counselors they succeed. (Proverbs 15:21-22) Throughout…

Recently I have been considering this idea of a “distinctive.” Seemingly, in all facets of life, we have distinctives. For example, you have aspects of your family that distinguish…

During my freshman year of college, I made a friend who informed me that he was adopted during his elementary years. It was an overall great experience for him,…