During the winter, I help coach my son’s wrestling team. The ages for this team run from 4th-8th grade. For many of the younger kids, this is their first…
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The Controversy about Infant Baptism
by Jason Helopoulos January 4, 2018Baptism. In American Christianity one only has to say the word and positions are taken, defenses go up, and arguments are made ready. Should we spend time studying, knowing,…
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Anyone who has been attentive to the debates within conservative Reformed denominations will notice that there is a growing disagreement about the mission of the Church and the role…
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ChurchLeadershipSanctificationWorship
Faith Comes by Hearing
A Few Thoughts on Listening Well to Sermonsby Jon Payne November 10, 2017Listening well to the preaching of God’s Word is foundational to spiritual growth and discipleship. Indeed, sanctification is not unrelated to how attentive we are to the faithful proclamation…
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ChurchConfessionalMinistryTheologyWorship
The Verdant Pastures of Reformed Worship
by Jon Payne October 23, 2017When Christians assemble for worship on the Lord’s Day they participate in what is by far the most meaningful and consequential activity in the body of Christ. Worship is…
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Reformation 500
Why We Celebrate the Protestant Reformationby GRN October 9, 2017Hear from Kevin DeYoung, Derek Thomas, and Michael Kruger on why we should celebrate the Protestant Reformation on this 500th anniversary! Reformation 500 Why We Celebrate the Protestant Reformation was…
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Scripture & the Legacy of the Reformation
by Joel R. Beeke September 27, 2017There is a mysterious power hidden in the Word of God, like a great oak is hidden in a small acorn, or bushels of apples hidden in a tiny…
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For a few people today, an hour or two on Sunday mornings is occupied with public worship, but for most people, the idea that Sunday is the Christian Sabbath—an…
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Sacred Praise?
A Reflection on Music & Singing in the Churchby Jon Payne July 1, 2017It has often been said that to avoid conflict at family gatherings, it’s best to leave religion, politics, and parenting out of the conversation. Perhaps the subject of church…
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A Case for Evening Worship
Sacred Rest and the Public Means of Graceby Michael Hutchinson May 25, 2017The evening service has fallen on hard times, indeed. In fact, it is now unusual for churches to hold two worship services on the Lord’s Day.[1] Even where two…