“Even before the institution of the ceremonial economy, while the covenanted people of God were yet in bondage in Egypt, we find that they had their elders, that is,…
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ChurchFamilyMinistryTheology
Sons in the Son of God
Exulting in Our Spiritual Adoptionby David Garner September 1, 2017Familiarity. Preachers and psychologists warn us about it, spouses fall prey to its tantalizing trap, and children get blindly sucked into its vortex of ingratitude. So sweet and so…
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My children have always enjoyed riddles. Whenever they learn a new one, they inevitably try it out on me. I guess and guess but rarely have the right answer.…
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ChurchConfessionalLeadershipMinistry
Holding Elders Accountable
Why It’s Important to Have Confessional Standardsby Nick Willborn August 22, 2017Both teaching and ruling elders in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)—and other similarly ordered churches—have a great responsibility. James tells us, “Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing…
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David Strain and Jason Helopoulos discuss the joys and benefits of being part of a GRN company of pastors. To find out more, or to join a company of…
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ChurchMinistryMissionTheology
The Deacon
More than a Maintenance Manby Charles Barrett August 11, 2017Jesus Christ, the sole Head of the Church, gave to his body the perpetual office of deacon. He did so because he cares for the poor and the needy.…
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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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ChurchConfessionalTheology
Making God in Our Image
Are We Embarrassed by the True and Living God?by Brian Cosby August 3, 2017Growing up, I had what you might call a “little-man” complex. My friends labeled me “Small Fry” at an early age, and I made it my mission to prove…
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ChurchLeadershipMinistryMissionUncategorized
What is the Mission of the Church?
GRN Luncheon 2017by Kevin DeYoung July 25, 2017Each year, the Gospel Reformation Network hosts a luncheon at the PCA’s General Assembly. This year, we were pleased to have Kevin DeYoung as our keynote speaker, addressing the…
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ChurchLeadershipMinistryUncategorized
Why Have Qualified Elders and Deacons?
4 Reasonsby Brian Cosby July 24, 2017I’m thankful that God didn’t leave us to guess about the qualifications of church leaders. Both Titus 1 and 1 Timothy 3 provide some basic traits that should characterize…