Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all, for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of…
Theology
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ConfessionalReformationTheology
The Primary Motives of Reformation
Zeal for God's Honor, Love to Jesus Christ, & Desire for Saving Soulsby David Strain November 13, 2023The following post is part of our ‘Principles of Reformation’ series. For the first post in the series, please click here. “Are not zeal for the honor of God,…
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ConfessionalReformationTheology
The Ultimate Goal of Reformation
Our Goal is God's Gloryby Jonathan Master November 10, 2023The following post is part of our ‘Principles of Reformation’ series. For the first post in the series, please click here. In order to make progress in a course…
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ConfessionalReformationTheology
The Fundamental Principle of Reformation
God's Word Is Our Sure Foundation of Knowing Godby Richard Phillips November 8, 2023The following post is part of our ‘Principles of Reformation’ series. For the first post in the series, please click here. The terms reformation and reform have different meanings…
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ChurchLeadershipMinistryTheology
Jesus Christ as Our Pastor
Christ's Compassion, Authority, & Aimby Zachary Groff November 6, 2023We often refer to Christ as our Prophet, Priest, King, Redeemer, Savior, Lord, and God. Have you ever thought about Jesus Christ as pastor? Indeed, it is Christ Himself…
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ChurchMinistryReformationTheologyWorship
Come, My Soul and Bless the Lord
Singing Psalm 103by Scott Edburg November 3, 2023Perhaps you have long wondered how to better incorporate psalm singing in worship services with a congregation that is unfamiliar with the practice. Getting from Fanny Crosby to the…
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ChurchMinistryReformationTheologyWorship
The Case for Christian Psalms
by Robert Cathcart November 1, 2023One of the most encouraging recent developments in the worship of Reformed and Presbyterian churches is the revival of congregational Psalm singing. The introduction of quality Psalters, including The…
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ChurchConfessionalMinistryMissionReformationTheology
Introducing ‘Principles of Reformation’
by Melton L. Duncan October 30, 2023Stories of our Reformation-era forebears captivate the imagination. The heroism, conviction, earnestness, and vigor of Luther, Calvin, Zwingli, Bucer, Bullinger, Knox, Ursinus, and the like are nothing short of…
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ReformationSanctificationTheology
God Saves Sinners!
Six Statements from Ephesians 2:8-10by J. Ligon Duncan III October 28, 2023The great B.B. Warfield once said that “Calvinism” (which he described as as “that sight of the majesty of God that pervades all of life and all of experience”…
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ConfessionalReformationSanctificationTheology
7 Assertions Regarding Justification & Sanctification
Clarity for Our Soteriologyby Richard Phillips October 27, 2023There is an important discussion taking place within the church regarding the relationship of justification to sanctification. This topic is crucial to us getting the gospel right today while…