Baptism. 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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The Christmas season can be incredibly hectic. There are presents to buy, people to see, food to prepare, and events to attend. If we are not careful, we can…
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Calvin, Piety, and the Heart of Ministry
Part 2by Timothy Gwin December 1, 2017[Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a two-part survey of Calvin’s understanding of pietas for ministry today. For Part 1, click here.] God is Lord over the day-to-day…
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Calvin, Piety, and the Heart of Ministry
(Part 1)by Timothy Gwin November 17, 2017[Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part survey of Calvin’s understanding of pietas for ministry today. For Part 2, click here.] John Calvin, a man exiled and marked…
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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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Reformation 500 Talks | GRN Council Members
by GRN November 2, 2017Here is a collection of some of the talks given by members of the GRN Council for the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Enjoy! Ligon Duncan –…
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Good Assistant Pastors are hard to find. In fact, I think they may be more difficult to find than good Senior Pastors. A good Assistant Pastor must be marked…
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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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Reading Scripture with Luther and Calvin
Understanding Sola Scriptura and Sola Fideby Guy Waters October 16, 2017As we approach the five hundredth anniversary of the Reformation’s beginnings, we remember names like Martin Luther, John Calvin, Thomas Cranmer, and John Knox. We remember confessional statements like…