You would think that if God were going to raise up someone to lead his people to freedom from their bondage under the Pharaoh of Egypt, he would choose someone other than Moses–a man who didn’t speak well in public, and who . . . Continue reading →
Faith
Three Kinds Of American Religion: Sheilaism, MTD, And Civil Religion
First up is Sheila Larson. She’s the founder and sole adherent of “Sheilaism.” Yet her views are quite representative of many Baby Boomers (b. 1946-1964) and even some Gen-Xer’s (who came after them). Ms. Larson and those like her do visit our . . . Continue reading →
Owen: To Deny Baptism To The Children Of Believers Is To Deny Christ’s Faithfulness
To deny that the children of believing, professing parents…have the same right and interest with their parents in the covenant, is plainly to deny the fidelity of Christ in the discharge of his office. John Owen | The Works of John Owen, . . . Continue reading →
Calvin: Through Faith Two Apparently Inconsistent Things Are Reconciled
Then these two things, though apparently inconsistent, do yet perfectly harmonize when we speak of faith; for the Spirit of God shows to us hidden things, the knowledge of which cannot reach our senses: Promised to us is eternal life, but it . . . Continue reading →
Owen: A Little Faith Gives The Whole Christ
True faith in the least degree, gives the soul a share in the first resurrection. It is of the vital principle which we receive when we are quickened. Now, be it never so weak a life we have, yet it is a . . . Continue reading →
Machen: Prophet Of School Choice
While Machen’s achievements are chiefly theological, he wrote and spoke extensively about education, where he observed some of the deteriorating effects of liberalism. One hundred years of policy and research have proven Machen prescient in his views on education policy, which can . . . Continue reading →
Riddlebarger on “Why Then the Law?”
In Galatians 2:16, Paul makes his case that “a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and . . . Continue reading →
Riddlebarger: The Attraction Of Judge Judy
Only Americans could love Judge Judy–the über-mom, as I call her, because of her uncanny ability to make grown men look like disobedient children. Yet I’m sure that if the Corinthians had the technology we have, they too would love Judge Judy. . . . Continue reading →
Colquhoun: True Faith Leads To Obedience
Their obligation to obey His law as a rule of conduct proceeds likewise from His being their redeeming God. “In his love and in his pity he redeemed them” (Isa. 63:9). From eternity He, according to the good pleasure of His will, . . . Continue reading →
The Church Turned To Social Issues When It Should Have Turned To Doctrinal Issues
This discrepancy points to the prevailing interests of our Protestant churches in the twentieth century. At that time, much more attention was given to Christianity’s relationship with social issues than with doctrinal matters, and Philemon seems to touch more on social issues—specifically, . . . Continue reading →
Video: The Gift of The Sabbath
Chris Gordon Dan Borvan discuss the topic is the sanctity and importance of the Sabbath. Continue reading →
Three Words To Strengthen Your Faith: “. . . And The Jebusites.”
For four years I was privileged to live in the heart of one of America’s most historic cities: Philadelphia. It is home to the country’s first zoo, hospital, public library, mint, and bank. As I often commuted by places like Independence Hall . . . Continue reading →
Video: What Is The Gospel?
Most people have heard the term “The Gospel,” but what does it really mean when it comes to the Christian faith and church leadership? Continue reading →
Video: What It Means To Be Reformed
Adam Kaloostian, a URCNA pastor turned church planter, joins Chris Gordon in reflecting on why the Reformed believe what they believe and why it matters. Continue reading →
Machen: According To Christ, The Gospel Is About Christ
But what was this gospel which Jesus proclaimed. this gospel that is now to replace the gospel about Him which has been proclaimed by the Apostle Paul and the historic Church? Our only knowledge of it is obtained from the works of . . . Continue reading →
Machen: It Is Not Enough To Know That Jesus Is Great And Good
It is not enough for us to know that Jesus is great and good; it is not enough for us to know that He was instrumental in the creation of the world and that He is now seated on the throne of . . . Continue reading →
Machen: Faith Is Not A Meritorious Work
Faith is not a meritorious work; the New Testament never says that a man is saved on account of his faith, but always that he is saved through his faith. Faith is the means which the Holy Spirit uses to apply to . . . Continue reading →
Video: Planting A Church & Preparing The Soil
Starting a new church is an important task, and all of the details, big and small, play a vital role in the process. In this episode, Washington D.C. church planter and Reverend Dr. Brian Lee joins Pastor Chris Gordon to continue their discussion. Continue reading →
Video: Planting A Church
Rev. Dr. Brian Lee joins Pastor Chris Gordon in the AGR studio. Rev. Lee worked in government in D.C. for many years and explains his transition from politics to the ministry. He and Pastor Gordon discuss the successes of church planting and take a closer look at the areas where the process could be improved. Continue reading →
Video: Godfrey on Revelation: What Does It All Mean?
Dr. Godfrey returns for the second half of his conversation with Pastor Chris Gordon. They continue to break down the Book of Revelation and what it’s really trying to say. Continue reading →