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Sanctification and the Heidelberg Catechism, Part One

Exploring the Heidelberger’s robust doctrine of progressive sanctification     In the recent and engaging discussions on the doctrine of sanctification, I have found it interesting that some in my own denomination, The Presbyterian Church in America, are quicker to reference…

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Paul Levy

Paul Levy was born and bred in Swansea and spent four years in Cardiff working in a variety of uninteresting jobs. He came to London in 1999 to study on the Cornhill Training Course which teaches people to handle the…

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BLINDNESS AND HEAVEN

Countless times someone has said to me, “You’ll be able to see in Heaven.”  This is likely true, but I want to explore another possibility.   Suppose in Heaven some of us are left with the disabilities or deformities we…

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J.A. Alexander 1809-1860

Joseph Addison was born the third son of the minister of the Pine Street Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Archibald Alexander, D.D., on April 24, 1809. His mother, Janetta Waddel Alexander, was the daughter of James Waddel who served as a…

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J.A. Alexander 1809-1860

Joseph Addison was born the third son of the minister of the Pine Street Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Archibald Alexander, D.D., on April 24, 1809. His mother, Janetta Waddel Alexander, was the daughter of James Waddel who served as a…

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One of the Pastor’s Mottos

Mottos (or slogans) are somewhat trendy. Within most organizations, you can expect to have one. They provide vision, core values, and direction for the overall trajectory of the institution. “An Army of One,” “Have It Your Way Right Away,” “Just…

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So you want to be a Doctor?

“…nor favor to those with knowledge, but time and chance happen to them all” (Eccl. 9:11). PhD’s are becoming more and more common, particularly in the church. For those in the church wishing to pursue postgraduate studies, here are a…

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Tristram Strieb-Griebling responds to Rick

In response to Rick’s ‘Why the Fourth of July is a Presbyterian holiday‘ my good friend Sir Tristram Strieb-Griebling sent me the following. We don’t often publish correspondence and comments we receive but having shown it to Rick we both…