“Ruff!! Ruff!” “What the…,” exclaimed a weary-eyed sleeper. Fumbling like a drunken bum, he finally found the clock. His brain stared at the devise until it registered the true state of affairs: “It’s 6:00 in the morning!” With a heavy sigh, he...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Defense of the Biblical doctrine of justification by faith alone should be the ready stance of all believers. This includes not merely explaining it but also critiquing those views undermining it. Such views have come to the fore in the last few...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
We at the OPC are indeed greatly blessed by our covenant God. This is seen not only at the local and regional levels of the church but also at the larger General Assembly level: He has given us dynamic Christian education opportunities not only...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
At one time, while in friendly discussion about God's soveriegnty, I quoted Matthew 10:29 by memory:"...And not one of them [sparrows] falls to the ground apart from your Father's will."She replied in disbelief--she had never heard of such. So, I...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In Psalm 110 the ancient writer presents his ancient and modern readers with a most amazing teaching. Couched in the beauty of the poetry of that day he sets forth teachings which transcend time. First, as king he declares that he has a lord....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I am sure that many readers of my previous posts about ordination may be wondering what was involved in becoming a minister. What exactly is ordination all about?In the first place, the significance of ordination--or the public and official...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"that the question for you might not be Luther’s question, 'How can I be saved?' [rather] The question for you ought to be, 'What does God require?' " This question, asked at a Reformation rally a few years ago, challenged the Reformed...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Pictures of the event! Born January 11, 1972 in Spartenburg, SC, Shawn Mathis was raised in a military home. In 1979 his family moved to Colorado, became Christians and joined a local Charismatic church. After graduation, he joined the Air...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Mel's movie is making the rounds again. It is a shocking movie that moves the bowels of the most faithful to anguish and grief. It is such a powerful movie that the God-ordained means of conversion and conviction--preaching--is rated...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
