A Listener Response to the Maddi Runkles Podcast

Posted on Monday, June 19, 2017 by Aimee Byrd on Housewife Theologian

In which realm does a Christian school fit?

I've received a handful of emails regarding the latest MoS episode on Maddi Runkles, the pregnant teenager who could not walk with her fellow graduates at Heritage Christian Academy. They were pretty much divided in half between those who agreed with the school's decision and those who did not. This thoughtful reply by a listener got to the heart of a matter about whether a school administration, even a Christian school, has the same authority that church government does in handling personal sin.

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The Big Book and the Little Book: Part 1, Day 1

By James Boice

Theme: The Two Parts of God’s Revelation

In this week’s lessons we see what the doctrine of general revelation teaches us about the one true God.

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6

When I first began to preach through the psalms as part of the Sunday evening services of Tenth Presbyterian Church, which I have served as pastor since 1968, I decided whenever possible to end the services with a hymn based on the psalm being studied. At first I did not know whether the hymnal would have many hymns based on the psalms, but I was surprised to find that it did.

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My God Is My Rock: Part 2, Day 5

By James Boice

Theme: Rock of Ages

In this week’s lessons we see how the second part of Psalm 18 builds upon the first part, and how Paul uses it to refer to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Scripture: Psalm 18:25-50

And here is one link more, which brings us back to where we started. The dominant theme of Psalm 18 is that God is our Rock. In the first study, I pointed out that this means that he is a shelter beside which we can be protected and prosper, a fortress into which we can run and be safe, a firm foundation upon which our shaking feet can stand and upon which we can build. But I remember also the way in which the great eighteenth century preacher and songwriter Augustus M. Toplady (1740-1778) handled it in the hymn “Rock of Ages,” which has since become one of the best known hymns in our language

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My God Is My Rock: Part 2, Day 4

By James Boice

Theme: Praise to My Rock

In this week’s lessons we see how the second part of Psalm 18 builds upon the first part, and how Paul uses it to refer to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Scripture: Psalm 18:25-50

In the final five verses (vv. 46–50) we come back to the point from which we started out, namely, praise to God. And the theme of God being our rock reappears. Verse 2 says, "The LORD is my rock" and "my God is my rock." Now, in verse 46 we read, "The LORD lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God my Savior."

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What in the world is the church for?

Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 by Todd Pruitt on 1517

Thinking through the mission of the church...

 

Once again I am writing from Greensboro, NC and the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America.
 

Today was the fourth annual Gospel Reformation Network GA luncheon. If you are not familiar with the GRN you can read about it HERE.
 

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My God Is My Rock: Part 2, Day 3

By James Boice

Theme: The Story Retold

In this week’s lessons we see how the second part of Psalm 18 builds upon the first part, and how Paul uses it to refer to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Scripture: Psalm 18:25-50

The fifth section of Psalm 18 (vv. 30-45) is the most obvious repetition of earlier material, in this case a repetition of verses 4-19. But it is neither a mere repetition nor a vain repetition. Charles Haddon Spurgeon said, "Second thoughts upon God's mercy should be and often are the best."5

The fifth section of Psalm 18 (vv. 30-45) is the most obvious repetition of earlier material, in this case a repetition of verses 4-19. But it is neither a mere repetition nor a vain repetition. Charles Haddon Spurgeon said, "Second thoughts upon God's mercy should be and often are the best."5

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A Big Moment for the PCA

Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 by Todd Pruitt on 1517

Thoughts on Overture 2

 

I am currently in Greensboro, NC for the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America.
 

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My God Is My Rock: Part 2, Day 2

By James Boice

Theme: An Important Principle

In this week’s lessons we see how the second part of Psalm 18 builds upon the first part, and how Paul uses it to refer to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Scripture: Psalm 18:25-50

In order to understand section four of this psalm (vv. 25-29), we need to back up to section three where David explained the reason for his deliverances by God. He said that the Lord dealt with him and rewarded him "according to [his] righteousness ... according to the cleanness of [his] hands" (v. 20). It was because he had "kept the ways of the LORD" and had not "done evil by turning from his God" (v. 21).

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My God Is My Rock: Part 2, Day 1

By James Boice

Theme: Fitting Psalm 18 Together

In this week’s lessons we see how the second part of Psalm 18 builds upon the first part, and how Paul uses it to refer to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Scripture: Psalm 18:25-50

In the first study of Psalm 18 (vv. 1-24), I pointed out a number of very interesting things about it. For instance, it is the first long psalm in the psalter, which is why I am studying it in two parts. Again, it is a psalm of thanksgiving which is also a kingship psalm. Third, it has the second longest introductory title, second only to the title of Psalm 60. Fourth, it is found in almost the same form in 2 Samuel 22, which gives it an important historical setting toward the end of David's life. It appears to have been written after David's deliverance from Saul, Israel's many surrounding enemies and the armies commanded by David's rebellious son Absalom.

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General Assembly Pre-Reading

Posted on Saturday, June 10, 2017 by Todd Pruitt on 1517

Some important reminders prior to arriving in Greensboro...

Let's face it, General Assembly can be spiritually and emotionally taxing. This is especially true when there are disagreements between us as there are this year. God tends to use situations like this to expose the sins in my own heart. It has been a painful but good process.

 

As we approach a week together in Greensboro I hope you will take time to read the following four pieces as they have been quite helpful for me...

 

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