Since questions concerning the sacrament of baptism have dogged the church for centuries, it is no surprise that I receive a good number of questions regarding baptism. Therefore, I thought it would be good to provide answers to some questions that I frequently receive. Q: What do the words baptize and baptism mean? A: The […]
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Biblical “Acceptable” Worship
In reflecting on the great blessings God has given us through His Son, the writer of Hebrews urged us, “Let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire” (Heb. 12:28-29). Worship should be, according to Hebrews, acceptable to God, offered in a reverent way, by those […]
Stewardship Broadsword: On The Grace of Being Full
Why is it so difficult to be content when we live in prosperous times? We have seemingly every convenience at our fingertips, yet we crave more and are rarely satisfied. Numerous Christians suffer from depression and some have taken their own lives. Not everyone living near us is so blessed with abundance. In 1998 it […]
Why I’m Pro-Life
by Greg Austen, Executive Director of Care Net January is Sanctity of Life Month I remember when reports announced that Princess Kate of England was pregnant. Even the most secular news outlets immediately began talking about the child in her womb as an heir to the throne… But doesn’t the dignity we conferred on a […]
Men Doing Ministry of Service (The Diaconate)
The Diaconate is a vital area of service within the congregation which complements the ministry of the Word. It’s made up of men called to do diaconal deeds. A Deacon is elected and ordained to office for life, though our church rotates Deacons every four years. Their duties, as our PCA Book of Church Order […]
