Ever since Augustine’s The City of God Western political thought has kept some kind of separation – in lesser or greater degrees – between heavenly politics and earthly politics. Oliver O’Donovan clarifies this truth when he writes that “the opposition…
During the recent PCA General Assembly in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the whole Assembly sang Psalm 5 a cappella. It was profoundly moving to be present in the vast arena as a visitor with two thousand men lifting up their voices in…
For many Christians, a favourite hymn is the one penned by Martin Luther, “A Mighty Fortress.” On Reformation Day—and throughout the year—the church sings this hymn with great passion. After a sermon celebrating the power and faithfulness of God our…
The Charlie Kirk memorial has elicited many reactions, as one would expect. Given the length and size of the occasion, there will always be parts of the memorial that we might wish to change. Notwithstanding, there were some memorable moments…
Brothers and sisters in Christ, please stop making unreasonable alibis for not evangelizing! Instead, establish better habits of talking to others about Jesus regularly. Start in “Jerusalem” (in your home). Maybe one of your children is not yet saved, or…
To name Christ as our savior is not merely to make a religious statement. It is political. In Psalm two the Father assured the mediatorial Son that if He asked of Him, then surely, He would give Him the nations…
Christian conferences differ in such significant ways that one would be foolish to make sweeping statements about their usefulness or lack thereof. I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of speaking at conferences, of varying sizes, in many countries. By and…
Do you have an evening service at your church? Is so, and especially if you are a Reformed pastor or elder, you’ll likely be wanting to encourage better attendance at your church’s Sunday evening service. Many of the Young, Restless…
Most American Christians are aware that it is an ancient heresy to say that Jesus was man but not God (Arianism); less are aware that there were just as many heretics who promoted the opposite error: that Jesus was God…
Editor’s Note: This article is related to William Boekestein’s latest book titled, Finding My Vocation. The reader can order a copy of his new book on vocation here. Enjoy! For people listening to God’s voice, the importance of work is a given. The…
