Church government is an important part of the way Christ rules his people, a crucial part of Christian discipline, uniquely tasked for world missions, and is "a way to give concrete and visible expression to the present reign of our risen and exalted Mediator, Jesus Christ" (xxiv). Naturally, it is important to know the form … Continue reading Book Review: How Jesus Runs the Church – Guy Prentiss Waters
Author: Presbyformed
What is Reformed Theology? [Briefly Stated]
If you're asking the question "What is Reformed Theology?" you're likely to come across a lot of different answers. If you ask those who aren't themselves Reformed, you might get the impression that Reformed theology is just the belief in predestination, they might say that it is a overemphasis on the sovereignty of God, perhaps … Continue reading What is Reformed Theology? [Briefly Stated]
The Minister and His Greek Testament — J. Gresham Machen
The widening breach between the minister and his Greek Testament may be traced to two principal causes. The modern minister objects to his Greek New Testament or is indifferent to it, first, because he is becoming less interested in his Greek, and second, because he is becoming less interested in his New Testament. The former … Continue reading The Minister and His Greek Testament — J. Gresham Machen
Book Review: Escape from Reason – Francis Schaeffer
The caption for this book is "a penetrating analysis of the trends in modern thought." The goal of the book is to provide an brief overview and outline of the past 800 years of theological/philosophical progress - especially as relates to the development of the modern theological climate (though note that the book was published … Continue reading Book Review: Escape from Reason – Francis Schaeffer
Starbucks Releases New Red Cup – Social Media Floods With People Not Being Offended; or, “Scientists Discover First Case of Causeless Effect in Media?”
BREAKING NEWS: Starbucks announced new design of traditional Christmas cups, social media everywhere flooded with people proudly announcing they were not offended by the change. If you've found yourself on Facebook, Twitter, or the internet today, you've likely noticed a dramatic influx of people randomly claiming that they're not offended by the new Starbucks … Continue reading Starbucks Releases New Red Cup – Social Media Floods With People Not Being Offended; or, “Scientists Discover First Case of Causeless Effect in Media?”




