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Introduction Christological confusion has sunk a root into the rich soil of China's emerging Reformed community. At present, some pastors and others on the mainland believe Christ's human nature is uncreated and eternal. What is more, some believe this view represents orthodox Reformed Christology...

In light of the recent Supreme Court decision granting civil rights for homosexual marriages, a question is raised: should the church divorce from its marriage-partnership with the state? In other words, should I refuse to declare, "By the authority vested in me as a minister of the gospel and by...

There is a moment towards the end of the film, Calvary , where the priest - a good, innocent priest -- is kneeling on the beach with a parishioner (a victim of some other priest's abuse) pointing a gun at his head. The parishioner asks the priest if he cried when he found his beloved dog slain...

Introduction Scriptural framework A proper subjection The prayers of the saints A godly life Respond prayerfully Our heavenly hope Summary thoughts Specific counsels Remember the distinction and recognize the appointment Appreciate the protection and use the freedoms Then we should appreciate the...

As most of our readers know, Tullian Tchividjian resigned from his ministry in a PCA church because he committed the sin of adultery. Many were quick to comment, either defending him or attacking him. Based on my own pastoral experience (and the fact that I'm a Presbyterian), I tend to think that...

Introduction Scriptural framework A proper subjection The prayers of the saints A godly life Respond prayerfully Our heavenly hope Summary thoughts Almost nothing agitates Christians as much as discussion of the relationship of the church to the state. Some seem to imagine that theological and...

A Change in Our Discourse I believe we are witnessing a significant development in the shape of our popular Christian discourse, yet one which is generally passing unremarked. This decade has seen the rise to prominence of a new breed of Christian writers, typically in their twenties and early...

The recent publication of James Bannerman's The Church of Christ has been a boon to Christians simply because of the great value of his material on this important topic. But given the prospect of increasing conflicts between the federal government and Christians, Christ's people need to think...

As we were all pondering the death of Elisabeth Elliot this week, Rick Phillips reminded us of another June 15 death - the passing in 2000 of Dr. James Montgomery Boice, pastor of Philadelphia's Tenth Presbyterian Church. My first pastor. My hero. I'd like to offer a short echo and "amen" to Rick's...

A poignant scene unfolds in Whit Stillman's remarkable debut film Metropolitan about a group of young people in New York City living on the cusp of a new social age. The scene presents the main characters playing a game called 'Truth', set up for participants to answer unpredictable questions with...