Race and the American Church
My name is Otis Pickett. By the sound and reading of my name, you might think my parents were either huge Motown fans or fans of the 1978 film Animal House (“Otis…..my man!!!”). You might also assume, as do most…
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The PCA And The Right Against Self-Incrimination [part 2]
This post continues a discussion that began yesterday, discussing overture 7 (found here) To read the first part of the article, please see here ~ Editor 3. Robert Dabney and American Presbyterianism These protections were not only adopted in American…
“I Love Your Love but I Hate Your Tolerance”
One thing that really stands out to me while I am reading through the letters to the churches in Revelation is the danger of majoring on one good cause. We can be doing so well in one area, but if…
The PCA And The Right Against Self-Incrimination [part 1]
Today and tomorrow we will be looking at Scott Seaton’s article. This will be of particular interest for those preparing to attend the PCA General Assembly in a few weeks ~ Editor The accused party may be allowed, but shall…
Christ-Centered Summer Reading
It is a good practice for Christians to plan ahead for some rich reading experiences during the leisure time that summer often affords. To this end, I would like to recommend some wonderful books that have the especially high virtue…
Top Men: A Response to Paul Helm
Paul Helm has an interesting piece critiquing the critics of megapastordom over at his blog, Helm’s Deep. Three things require a brief response. First, it is clear that Paul does not understand how discipline in a Presbyterian context should work. …
Can we lose our justification?
Can justification ever be revoked if someone is justified? There are many reasons why this is impossible. I want to offer two (and perhaps some others in a future post). First, because we are justified by faith alone. Second, because…
The Way of Cruciform Friendship
Like many, I have appreciated both letters from my friends, Bryan Chapell and Rick Phillips, about our common denomination, the Presbyterian Church in America. The wisdom that both have shared from their particular locations makes me thankful to belong to…
Do you attend a perfect Church?
You’re in a faithful church, but someone complains about this, that, and the other, and so wants to leave. What do you say? #1 I agree this church isn’t perfect… #2 This is a perfect church, why would you leave…
Disunity in Christ
Christena Cleveland, Disunity in Christ: Uncovering the Hidden Forces that Keep Us Apart. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2013. $13.99 Christena Cleveland’s Disunity in Christ is an important read for those who–in an increasingly pluralistic yet no less segregated society–call church…