When men being examined for ministry take an exception to any portion of the Westminster standards we always require that they explain their rationale. A man ought to be…
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Reflections on the GRN National Conference
by Harrison Perkins May 12, 2022Belonging to Christ is fundamental to our Christian identity, shaping how we should consider our relationship with God and our new disposition toward the world. Christ is making a…
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Who is Permitted to Read the Word Publicly to the Congregation in the PCA?
by Jacob Gerber April 27, 2022Within the PCA, there is a broad range of practices regarding who is permitted to read Scripture publicly within a worship service.[1] Some PCA churches restrict the public reading…
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The following is a based on a portion of Pastor Carl Robbins’ lecture “15 Lessons on Church Discipline,” and can be found in that video, beginning at the 16:02…
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Three Presbyterian Convictions: Psalms, Sabbath, & the Rejection of Images
by Jacob Gerber March 31, 2022Within wider Christianity, Presbyterians are often labeled—and sometimes dismissed—as traditionalists. This label may seem to explain some aspects of Presbyterian piety, but not all. When Christians outside of Reformed…