Encouragement from Machen for tomorrow
”There is just one reason why I may possibly expect you to listen to me. I may expect you to listen to me if I can bring to you a message from God. If I can do that, then the…
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A New Church for a Once Holy City
I am excited to report the planting of Christ Church Presbyterian (PCA) in Charleston, South Carolina. At the recent meeting of the Palmetto Presbytery, Dr. Jon Payne was approved to this call as church planter. We are looking forward to…
From One Antichrist to Another
My dear friend Scott Meadows offers some thought provoking comments concerning the change in the Papacy. What he has written should be well considered.
The Banner of Truth Conference
Friends in the UK and mainland Europe might be interested to know of the Banner of Truth Conference at Leicester, due to take place this year on Monday 15 through Thursday 18 April. Speakers include Sinclair Ferguson, who probably needs…
Preaching Out the Pope
It was pointed out to me by one of my elders that on Sunday evening I preached a sermon that pointed out the errors of the Roman Catholic Church on justification, after which, on Monday, the pope resigned. Here we…
Some Brief Thoughts from Rome on Benedict’s Resignation
Pope Benedict XVI surprised the world by resigning from his office. This very traditional Pope made a very un-traditional decision. The Pope who was known to be a strong personality showed the world his frailty. His resignation can be also…
Review: “Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons”
Finding Faithful Elders and DeaconsThabiti M. AnyabwileCrossway (IX Marks), 2012, 176pp., paperback, $10.99ISBN 978-1-4335-2992-4 Although the lion’s share of this book is devoted to the eldership, the valuable space afforded to the diaconate is much appreciated, if only because helpful…
Giving up Lent
Because, judging by the annual jamboree, this piece on Lent (and other festivals) is still relevant.
Good Interviews
Scott Oakland has done a new interview with Dr. Joel Beeke on his book, A Puritan Theology. Listen here: And, No Compromise Radio presents, “NoCoever: Episode 2.” Mike Abendroth interviews Carl Trueman, James White and Phil Johnson. Sola Scriptura, mysticism…
“Particular Voices”
This won’t float everyone’s boat, especially when I tell you that Particular Voices glories in the strapline, “Interesting bits and pieces of 17th century literature” (I can already hear Levy’s disdain as he readies another “last of the Puritans” jibe).…