John Frame’s Advice: 30 Suggestions for Theological Students and Young Theologians
An Extract from "Reflections of a Lifetime Theologian"
Question]: Finally, what advice would you offer to theological students and young theologians as they face a lifetime of theological work? [John Frame’s answer]: Well, here are some thoughts, in no particular order.
No Reformation Without Sanctification
The Reformation began as an argument over sanctification.
There's a common phrase among theologians that uses classical philosophical categories of causes to describe the Reformation: the authority of the Bible was its "formal cause" while the doctrine of justification was its "material cause." I think we can get a fuller picture of the Reformation if we add sanctification as the "efficient cause."
Why abortion is the most important issue this election
The only way for the unborn to be protected in law is for Roe to be overturned. It will take a five-person majority on the Supreme Court to overturn Roe
As of now, it appears there is a 5-4 majority on the Supreme Court in favor of Roe. The candidate who wins the presidency will appoint justices who will either bolster the current majority in favor of Roe or will make a new majority against Roe. In effect, this election is a referendum on the legality of abortion.
Several PCUSA AND TEC church property cases ripen across the country
Denominations assert a “trust” over the property which they assert has only been held by the local church for the larger body.
As congregations historically affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA and the Episcopal Church USA seek to realign with more conservative branches of their denominational families, court battles over property continue across the country.
Sexperiment Authors Advise Church Leaders on How to Avoid Extramarital Affairs
According to the Youngs, there are four steps that occur before an affair takes place.
Good Defense is a Good Offense: To prevent an affair from taking place, the Youngs encouraged church leaders to be proactive in keeping their relationships sexually pure. The first realization for church leaders is that sexual sin is a reality. Citing 1 Corinthians 10:13, which states "when you are tempted, " Pastor Ed said leaders should know "it can happen to me."
Why Your Church Needs Facebook, Twitter Presence
By contributing, you have a chance to become a valued and respected voice in conversations around local matters.
As a Twitter user, you can engage with a broader Christian community and with others in your own local area (and with other interest groups if your church is involved; there are significant Twitter communities sharing news around human trafficking or debt counseling or student mission, for instance). You can eavesdrop on these conversations and be informed, or you can contribute.
The Gospel and the Gender Wars
The divorce culture around us is the most obvious sign of men and women in conflict with one another
The church continually works to reclaim a biblical concept of the family. We call men to prepare themselves to be other-directed husbands. We call on women to find their beauty not in cultural stereotypes of a woman’s value but in God’s delight (1 Peter 3:1–6). Such will look increasingly and, oddly, peaceful to a culture conditioned to gender wars. But in the end, it’s not about being better men and women. It’s about a clear proclamation of the mystery of Christ and His church. They’re not in tension with one another, in competition with one another, mistrusting one another. They’re head and body—one flesh.
Why Jethro? The Wisdom of What God Doesn’t Say
Regarding secondary or administrative things, God leaves much to our figuring out
In Exodus 18, while visiting his famous son-in-law, Jethro observes Moses’s judicial administrative methods and then gives sage advice on delegation. The outcome was a much more effective and efficient way of serving the people. But why didn’t God just tell Moses that from the beginning? “Thus the Lord used to speak to... Continue Reading
PCA Teaching Elder James Meek called as Dean of Erskine Theological Seminary
Dr. Meek will assume his duties in Due West, SC on October 19
In addition to assuming academic/administrative responsibilities at the seminary, Jim will also teach Greek and New Testament courses. His Bible Overview book is already a staple text in some of our seminary courses
Trongate: The Scandal of Glasgow
The great city of Glasgow has a motto – ‘Let Glasgow flourish”. Actually the full motto is or was, ‘Let Glasgow flourish through the preaching of the Word’
Whilst in the great scheme of things what I am about to write about is not of the same scale as some of the much deeper and wider injustices in our society and world today, nonetheless what is going on is indicative of a deep malaise within the church in Scotland in general and the Church of Scotland in particular.