The Denominational Imperative
Understanding the phenomenon of the development of atheist mega-churches
Every community of value, religious or otherwise, becomes a denomination in America. Atheists, as they want public recognition, begin to exhibit the characteristics of a religious denomination: They form national organizations, they hold conferences, they establish local branches (“churches”, in common parlance) which hold Sunday morning services—and they want to have atheist chaplains in universities and... Continue Reading
OPC Northwest Presbytery Sends Overture to the 81st General Assembly on Doctrine of Republication
Report: there is doctrinal confusion over the doctrine of Republication
The majority of writers in the Reformed tradition teach that the same moral law given to Adam was “republished” or “re-proclaimed” by Moses at Mt. Sinai. The moral law of God is unchanging and always demands perfect obedience. Since the fall, no man is able to perfectly obey God’s moral law and, as the Augustinian-Reformed... Continue Reading
Three Ways the Church Can Take Better Care of Their Pastors
When a pastor loses his job, for whatever reason, the church often does a terrible job in taking care of the man and his family
Please realize that being a pastor is the only job in America where if a man’s marriage falls apart, he not only loses his family, but his career as well. I know some elders and deacons would say: “Yes, but he deserves to starve.” Really? What about mercy and grace? What about his family? They... Continue Reading
Kentucky Baptists Pass ‘no confidence’ Vote, Elect Layman, End Ties with College
666 messengers met in Paducah for annual convention.
Messengers overwhelmingly passed a vote of no confidence in the leadership of Bill Smithwick, president of Sunrise Children’s Services. The action follows weeks of controversy surrounding a proposed change to the agency’s hiring practices to permit employment of homosexuals. Messengers to the Kentucky Baptist Convention’s annual meeting conveyed a “no-confidence” vote in the leadership of... Continue Reading
What is the Root of Liberal Theology?
Unbelief is the root of Liberal Theology. Never forget, the attacks we are witnessing in our day on our faith are coming from within the visible Church.
Unbelief is the root of many things. It has its roots in human pride. Liberal Theology is Humanism dressed up in Christian clothes. Secular Humanism is not Christianity. The Social Gospel is not The Gospel of Jesus Christ. To those of you reading this who have been intimidated into remaining silent so you won’t be... Continue Reading
The Assembly of the Good People
There is an eerie similarity between these new atheist churches and Machen’s description of the liberal assembly
A question for all those who confess the gospel message of salvation for sinners by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, but don’t bother to be a part of the church. The atheists are assembling on Sundays for church now in the droves. Are you offended? Are you convicted that you are called... Continue Reading
The Surprise Inside Church Bankruptcies
It’s not that they owe more than they own, says Pamela Foohey. It’s a leadership failure.
What surprised me the most was that churches entered bankruptcy saying they owned a building that was worth significantly more than they owed on it: an “equity cushion.” Most businesses that enter Chapter 11 are hopelessly insolvent; they have debts three times what they own. Churches look a lot different. I was surprised to find... Continue Reading
Six Presbyterian Churches Leave National Church; Won’t Face Lawsuits
Stockton Presbytery settles for exit fees that range from $3,600 to $65,000.
“I said for years that when we look at the interpretation of Scripture, there’s not one single group that can claim to have the corner on the market on the correct interpretation,” he said. “But I always said I had to draw a line in the sand when it came to the lordship of Christ.... Continue Reading
Westminster Presbytery (PCA) – Are the Rumors True?
Unless you hold to a Six Day – 24 Hour Creationism, you need not apply for membership in Westminster Presbytery
Westminster Presbytery has endured a considerable amount of criticism because of our stance. Certainly, in regard to Creationism or Cessationism, we do not represent mainline Presbyterianism in the PCA or other Reformed denominations (such as the OPC). We have been labeled as Old School, Strict Subscriptionists, and even as Mountain TRs. We have been called... Continue Reading
PCA’s Evangel Presbytery Votes to Deny Peter Leithart’s Request to Labor Out of Bounds
Peter Leithart is presently serving in a CREC ministry in Birmingham, Ala., outside the bounds of Evangel Presbytery
At its stated meeting on November 12, 2013, Evangel Presbytery voted unanimously to deny TE Peter Leithart’s request to labor out of bounds with Trinity House and Trinity Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Ala. Trinity Presbyterian Church is a member church within the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC). Evangel Presbytery is a member of the... Continue Reading
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