OPC and Bible Translations A Q&A from the OPC addressing a question of bible transations. …with the exception of “translations” produced by anti-Christian cults, I have yet to find one which fails to clearly express the basic message of Scripture and to get across the plain meaning of its central texts. In all of them, … Read more
Unpacking “No Creed but the Bible” A helpful and insightful article about the place and utility of creeds and confessions in the Christian life. First, we all need to acknowledge that no Christian has no creed but the Bible in a comprehensive and exhaustive sense. To understand why, one need only reflect on the fact … Read more
Who Was William Farel? A brief overview of an important man in the history of the Church. “Farel started evangelizing the city of Geneva in December 1533 and was instrumental in convincing the whole city to embrace the Reformed faith. He preached the Word tirelessly in the streets, and later, when the priests and monks … Read more
More Alone than Ever A helpful overview of the problem and solution to loneliness. “the best connections are kingdom connections. Like David and Jonathan, relationships thrive when glorifying and enjoying God is the main purpose. Weaving our chief end into everyday life requires passion and creativity. We need people who value play and production, work … Read more
The Commission of the Church An OPC foreign missionarie’s perspective on the Great Commission. “The next noteworthy matter is that the church’s commission is to “make disciples.” Jesus did not tell us merely to “make converts.” To be a disciple is to be a dedicated follower of the Lord Jesus. It is to be one … Read more
You Should Know Irenaeus A helpful overview of the life of an early Christian theologian. “Irenaeus was born somewhere around AD 130 and grew up in Smyrna in Asia Minor, where the then bishop, Polycarp, became his mentor and passed on his memories of the apostle John and others who had seen the Lord. It … Read more
Raised Up by the Lord: The Call of God to the Office of Pastor Brief overview on the importance and centrality of God’s call to men who serve as ministers. “To begin with, it is good to remember the absolute indispensability of God’s call to ministry. In fact, Calvin maintained, in keeping with Scripture, that … Read more
The Touchable A beautiful testament to the power of God at work in the heart of His people, and a call for prison ministry. “There is a need, not being met, for Presbyterian and Reformed churches to become active in prison ministry. “In what ways,” you ask, “may we become involved?” Basically, by ensuring that … Read more
Preparing for the Lord’s Day A helpful reminder of the practical and spiritual realities of corporate worship. “…remember that you are glorifying God, but in worship, God is doing something in you and your family that will last for all eternity. Brothers and sisters, take heart, Christ is being formed in you. Let me tell … Read more
Jesus the Peacemaker? Yes! God always meant to save a people for Himself in exactly the way that He did. And He told us so. God is not subject to our limitations. He knows the future. He has it all planned out. And this was part of it. Seven hundred years on from Isaiah a … Read more