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What are your thoughts on this doctrinal statement?

”The priest setting the lamps in order daily represents Christ causing his people daily to receive and give forth light and life. In the midst of a dark world, believers are set up as lights. See Phil. 2:15; Matt. 5:16. They should be as the Baptist, "burning and shining lights." They should be...

Somewhere else, someone posted a question on Reformed Churches in Sweden, resulting me in typing a bunch of stuff which may be helpful for reformed Swedes and for people visiting or directing others. Most of this information comes from previous research, most of it done in Swedish and for the...

I am desperate for insights. Our church subscribe to the Westminster Standards. But our pastor believes that not everything therein should be adhered to. I am not certain to what extent he means with this but here’s what I know. 1. He does not believe in personal bible study for the members...

Was wondering of any good books that explain Israel as the church. Is Beekes reformed systematic theology a good one for this?

Love to God by Thomas Tuke (d. 1657) Thomas Tuke (d. 1657) was a prolific writer, fiery preacher and faithful reformed minister of the Gospel of Christ. Love to God by Thomas Tuke (d. 1657), is a masterpiece of devotion and self-examination teaching Psalm 31:23, “Love ye the LORD, all his...

Should I be concerned about my dad? He's very knowledgeable about the bible, specifically false teachers he's good at knowing but he's one of those people who thinks he can worship anywhere. Which that's understandable you can, Jesus made that possible but the fact is ive mentioned "do not...

In his commentary on Hebrews 3:3-6.

Certainly this is a well-worn topic, but I suggest a few pertinent texts are often overlooked in the discussion: Jer 31:34; Isaiah 54:13; John 6:45. As Paul is quoting Jer 31 (among other texts), one's interpretation of that passage should be consistent with their interpretation of Rom 11:26...

"His dealing toward his own church stands in 4. things: The first is the collecting or gathering of it: & this is a special end of his sitting at the right hand of his father...And this he doth two ways: first by the preaching of the word, for it is a powerful outward means, whereby he singleth...

There is a church planted in my country (Ethiopia). In the past year, the church adhered to 1689 federalism, and a few months ago, it started giving sacraments. Concerns also arose. 1) The church declared that everyone must be baptized, even long-time believers, because A) The church...

Orthodox Christians all affirm that every word of Scripture has been completely inspired by God (i.e. Verbal Plenary Inspiration). However, there are divergent views on the mode of its inspiration and the role that the human authors played in the writing of Scripture. The organic view of...

Many Reformed churches have historically been opposed to observing man made holy days such as Christmas and Easter. Even the Reformed churches on the continent, which left some holy day observance to Christian liberty in some of their confessions, often did so because of compromise with the...

With the rise of an emphasis on the local church, membership and the authority of elders, some have concluded that a church member needs permission from the elders to leave a church. This was the teaching of congregationalism in contrast to presbyterianism during the puritan era. This new page...

Summary: This may sound crazy -- given all that I hear about the importance of worship in the Sunday gathering in reformed circles -- but in my circles (which are not reformed) “worship” is not considered something that we do at church especially. Not really, other than the fact that we worship...

Do you need a commentary on the Apostles’ Creed? Here are over 35 of them from reformed history: Commentaries on the Apostles’ Creed One doctrinal topic that is discussed in such commentaries that is not so commonly treated of elsewhere is the Communion of Saints. The communion of saints is...

What has the Church been doing historically and how can it be supported the numbers of meetings we opt with the Bible?

Does the number of people by gender reflect a spiritual aspect in a local congregation?

Hi friends, I have been convinced that God does not call pastors but rather the local church confirms the giftedness of a man and encourages him to pursue pastoral ministry. For those of you who agree with this view, how do we tell the difference between genuine and wise encouragement for...

Hello all! A friend of mine is moving up to the Baltimore, MD area (specifically Ellicott City) and wanted to see if anyone had any church suggestions for him and his wife. Preferably a church that you currently attend and can vouch for. They are in their early 20s and freshly out of college...

The Orthodox Presbyterian Chuch in America has called for today, Saturday, August 21, 2021, to be a day of prayer and fasting that “we might lament our distress and unworthiness before the Lord, confess our sin, and commit ourselves anew to the faithful service of the Lord our God…” This could...

Greetings! What makes a person legitimate to give marriage? Here are two examples to explain the question. Person A: Is a pastor in a large church that has thousands of members and is part of a larger church structure; Has a degree from a well-standing seminary; Has a wide following and...

If the Church is not neglected today, it is often idolized; if Church authority is not disregarded, it is frequently turned absolute. The Biblical and historically presbyterian position is that Church authority is conditional, and can only confirm the truth and what is good; it binds only...

So encountering this perceived problem of poor discipleship of women in our Reformed churches (fill in your favorite, controversial author here), I find myself growing more and more confused. Perhaps I just haven't experienced true discipleship myself as a man, but I just can't seem to...

Greetings PB, Covenant ARP Church of Jacksonville, North Carolina is searching for a pastor. I'm on the search committee and spreading the word on our beloved board. If anyone here is searching for a pulpit, or if you know of a minister in need of a congregation, please let me know! I'll answer...

Hello All, This has probably been asked before but I wasn't able to find details through searches. Can somebody provide a brief overview of the differences between PCA, RP and OPC presbyterian churches?

Please pray for me..

I hear many people in the church speak of having been called to do this or that. Marry this person, get this job, enter into ministry, etc. Folks will ask me what are some things I feel called to. And my answer is always the same. Nothing. I just seek to do the will of the Lord as it appears...

"They must be innocent of wrongdoing, so that the wicked cannot besmirch God's church by claiming that those who lead and govern it are vile, disreputable rogues or men of evil life. Pastors must do their best to see that God's name is not blasphemed and that the wicked do not have cause to...