One step at a time
(Earlier posts: Part 1, Part 2) Prior to the purchase of our home, we had an inspection done. One of the things I was particularly paranoid about was the foundation. I wanted to be sure we had a house that was sound from the ground up. This is true of our belief systems as well.... Continue Reading →
Before we jump into the meat, let's take a quick look at the sandwich. Machen (right) has established the problem of theological liberalism. He argues that in seeking rescue the faith from modernity theologians and pastors have actually emptied Christianity of its most crucial content (See part 1). He will explore why in the... Continue Reading →
As a Presbyterian minister, I often witness bewildered looks from folks when they start asking about different denominations. We are PCA, but not the PCUSA. The church downtown is EPC and that other church used to be PCUSA, but now they are EOC. Well, in that Presbyterian alphabet soup is the OPC, the Orthodox Presbyterian... Continue Reading →
I was inspired recently to pick up Machen's classic which has sat on my bookshelf for years, but I have never read. Like Gone With The Wind, it is one of the books which is referenced so regularly you feel as though you have read it. For those unfamiliar with this book, here is the... Continue Reading →
The Rookie Pastor 