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Most Holy and Merciful Father, It is with humble and grateful hearts that we bow before Your sovereign majesty. With confidence we draw nigh to Your throne of grace,…

Question: Dear Pastor, Is it Legalistic to Promote the Sabbath? The short answer is very simple: No, not at all. Quite the opposite, in fact. But, I suspect you’d…

The Confessional Ruling Elder GRN National Conference 2025 was last modified: June 30th, 2025 by Richard Phillips

Editor’s Note: Andrew Jumper once said, “So, you are a Ruling Elder. That means you now hold the highest honor and office that your church can bestow upon you.…

Introduction The Book of Church Order affords communicant members not under particular censure “all the rights and privileges of the Church” (BCO 6-4). Those who have been admitted to…

Introduction There are few privileges compared to ministering to college students. Although it is said so often, it is still underestimated how true the following statement is: College ministry…

As John Calvin begins Book Three of his Institutes, he emphasizes the importance of union with Christ. He’ll go on to discuss the bond of our union with Christ…

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…

Dear Friends, In January the GRN Executive Council met at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. During our time together, we discussed ways that the Gospel Reformation…

Introduction My coaches used to tell me that you’re always supposed to sit toward the front of class. I haven’t always followed that rule but I’m sure glad I…