westminsteropc The Primacy of Preaching: An Interview with Steven Lawson – Video “…the primary means of Grace throughout the Bible is the preaching of the word of God and throughout church history when church has the church has been at the summit of her strength the preaching of the word of God has always been the … Read more
Benefits of Role-Model Biography – Article “These people dedicated their natural strengths to God’s service, and God even worked through their weaknesses. Their successes and weaknesses give us hope that God can use the rest of us for His kingdom advancement. Good biography offers us a vision of how God has worked across the centuries. … Read more
The Ordinary Means of Grace – Article “God does not limit Himself to His wonderful means of grace. Jesus said that the wind of the Spirit “blows where it wishes” (John 3:8). But if we are wondering where we can be sure to find the Lord, the answer is His standard means of grace, made … Read more
The Names Of The Spirit – Article “The Spirit’s greatest work of holiness is the sanctification of God’s people. Martin Luther (1483–1546) summarized the Apostles’ Creed when he said, “I believe in God the Father, who created me; I believe in God the Son, who redeemed me; I believe in the Holy Spirit, who makes … Read more
A Mother’s “Call to Worship” – Article “In our church’s weekly corporate worship gatherings, we have what you call “the Call to Worship.” Someone stands up front with the microphone and reads a portion of Scripture, inviting everyone to worship God. In line with the “so-called interruptions” idea, mothers hear “calls to worship” throughout their … Read more
How Is the Sabbath a Sign of the Covenant? – Article “The covenant Lord continues to call us to set apart one day in seven to worship on the new covenant Sabbath. Just as the creational Sabbath served the purpose of holding out the hope of an eternal blessing, the Sabbath continues to be held … Read more
What Is Union with Christ? – Video “John Calvin in Book Three of Institutes of the Christian Religion describes union with Christ, among other things, as a spiritual union. And that union between Christ and the Christian is effected by the secret energy or power—the work of the Holy Spirit. So, in biblical texts like … Read more
Memorizing Scripture Can Be the Most Important Discipline in Your Christian Walk – Article “Scripture memorization keeps me close to Christ. As I go over the words of Scripture, I find my heart drawn into active fellowship with Christ, and then I learn things. I’m a preacher and a pastor, and so then people hear … Read more
An Unnecessary Pastoral Disconnect Article This problem can manifest itself in the pastorate, between “the Preachers” and “the Leaders,” and this unnecessary division harms the church and hinders its mission. A congregation needs leadership to be faithful and fruitful in its Christ-appointed mission, and in Christ’s kingdom that leadership must come through his word preached. … Read more
Morning – God’s Glory in the Midst of Sin (Genesis 29-30)