You see it splattered all over social media: “It is the Jews.” You pick one side or the other—there is no middle ground in society today. So how are we supposed to think about these things as Christians? Much of it comes down to eschatology—either the biblical view or the dispensational one. Not all dispensationalists... Continue Reading →
I remember my original excitement as I purchased Gibson's Be Thou My Vision devotional, hoping for something to standardize and assist in my personal devotion. As I was reviewing my new devotional, I was surprised that despite every day having a unique and robust offerings each one ended with the Lord's Prayer. I was personally... Continue Reading →
“Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for my name’s sake.' - Matthew 24:9 According to the report “Martyred Christians in Nigeria” issued by Intersociety, over the past 14 years, at least 52,250 Nigerian Christians have been brutally murdered at the... Continue Reading →
How many times have you heard someone, maybe even a Christian, say something along the lines of "don't judge others"? Or perhaps the statement that "only God can judge me"? It seems nowadays that nobody is allowed to judge or make discernments about other humans in any way without facing backlash. This prevailing mentality has... Continue Reading →
If you have turned on the news anytime in the past few days, you have probably heard what's going on in LA. Over the weekend, immigration enforcement efforts in Los Angeles served as the ignition point, as coordinated ICE raids across the city sparked violent riots from anti-ICE protesters. However, these protesters are no longer... Continue Reading →
Rev. Jonathan Mayhew (1720–1766) was a minister in Boston known for his bold sermons and strong belief in both religious freedom and political liberty. Educated at Harvard College, he became pastor of Boston's West Church in 1747, where he served for nearly two decades. Mayhew often challenged traditional religious views, emphasizing reason, personal conscience, and... Continue Reading →
When I joined the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, I was attempting to major on the majors. At the time, I was a Progressive Covenantalist (known previously through John Reisinger, Tom Wells, & Fred Zaspel as New Covenant Theology1) but was willing to overlook what I thought were errors to benefit from the robust polity & liturgy... Continue Reading →
Samuel Davies grew up in a farming family in Delaware, received a classical education, and became an evangelist Presbyterian minister. He moved to Virginia in 1747. Though he was careful to maintain good relations with the Anglican authorities there, he managed to draw large numbers of Virginians to his evangelical faith and established a thriving... Continue Reading →
In the Reformed world, many reject images of Christ, Mary, and the Saints in all formats. Why is this, one might ask? To simply answer, "confusion and error are usually brought in with images surrounding worship." Many Reformed Christians hold to a strict understanding of the 2nd commandment, which states that no images of God... Continue Reading →
'So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. ' - 1 Corinthians 10:31 When we think of those who bring the most glory to God, who do we think of? What actions do you think of when someone says, "God is glorified in this"? How often... Continue Reading →
