Devotional Thought for Today – 02/11/2022

Prayer Series XXX We continue with excerpts from Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. Matthew 6:5-15, Luke 11:2-4 The Preface (continued) At the very beginning of our prayer, Christ wants to kindle in us . . the childlike awe and trust that God through Christ has become our Father. Heidelberg Catechism He both calls Himself our Father, and … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/11/2022

Replacement Theology

This week’s ‘Stand in the Gap Today’ Radio Highlight On Feb. 2, 2022, Stand in the Gap Today Host, Hon. Sam Rohrer, and co-host, Dr. Gary Dull, interviewed Dr. Ed Hindson, Professor of Religion at Liberty University. They discussed a certain theological belief called Replacement Theology and more specifically how it applies to eschatology.  What is ‘Replacement Theology’? Should Christians believe that God … More Replacement Theology

Our Christian Witness

Since the contentious 2016 election, many have publicly questioned whether evangelical support for Donald Trump “hurts the Church’s witness.” Others assert that to vote for anyone but Donald Trump warrants excommunication. Over the last two years of the pandemic and all its associated controversies, some have confidently proclaimed that if Christians choose to not wear a mask or not be fully vaccinated … More Our Christian Witness

Devotional Thought for Today – 02/10/2022

Prayer Series XXIX We continue with excerpts from Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. Matthew 6:5-15, Luke 11:2-4 Division of the Lord’s Prayer There are three parts in the Lord’s Prayer: the Preface, the Petitions and the Conclusion. Thomas Vincent The Preface The Preface . . . Our Father, who art in heaven, teaches us to draw near … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/10/2022

Devotional Thought for Today – 02/09/2022

Prayer Series XXVIII 2 Thessalonians 1 CONTEXT: Paul as usual begins this epistle with a greeting, introduction and in this case, praise or thanks to the church at Thessalonica. Matthew Henry breaks down the chapter as follows: The apostle blesses God for the growing state of the love and patience of the Thessalonians. (1-4) And … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/09/2022

Devotional Thought for Today – 02/08/2022

Prayer Series XXVIII We continue with excerpts from Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. Matthew 6:5-15, Luke 11:2-4 QUOTES TO CONTEMPLATE The Lord’s Prayer . . . which every Christian is obliged to receive with the utmost reverence, as the Lord’s own word. But it was never imposed by Jesus Christ or His apostles, as a set form … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/08/2022

Faithfully Different

“Christians” are called to have a “Biblical World View”, this article points out some of the issues face in such a task today. It should go without saying that, in 21st century America, most of the assumptions at work in contemporary culture are not Christian assumptions. And whatever new “normal” is, it’s constantly changing, it’s anything but worldview neutral. As my … More Faithfully Different