Introduction One of the greatest theological discoveries we can make when reading our Bibles is the discovery of the doctrines of grace. For some, there is a seismic shift…
Introduction One of the best books I’ve read on pastoral ministry was The Pastor of Kilsyth. Written by Islay Burns, it describes the life and ministry of his father,…
Introduction In our current culture, we see aspects of an honor-and-shame, condemnation-and-cancellation culture. Often people plunge deeper into sin, opposition, unbelief, legalism, and antinomianism because they don’t know how…
Introduction When Christians hear the word outreach, our minds often move immediately toward programs: community events, evangelistic campaigns, service projects, or some new ministry designed to get people through the…
Editor’s Note: The following is the first of a series of GRN articles highlighting “eight brief thoughts” on various matters related to Reformed Ministry. Introduction Perhaps, like me, you’ve…
Introduction Martin Luther famously said, “Let the man who would hear God speak read Holy Scripture.” (1) If this is true, then one will only hear God speak if…
Introduction Martyn Lloyd-Jones famously pointed out that if one cannot tell the difference between preaching and teaching then that person has never heard true preaching. Unfortunately, this is often…
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Introduction Throughout my career as a police officer, I have testified in criminal courts during trials for murder, manslaughter, armed robbery, carjacking, felony assault, human trafficking, and weapon and…
Introduction Who doesn’t love a good Latin phrase? My children would say, “Not me!” Even as young adults, they still have nightmares about doing their Latin declensions. Nonetheless, some…