Different Approaches to Church and State

My hope today is simply to start to layout some of the different options that are often proposed in this discussion and to make some preliminary observations.

Assurance and Prayer for the Brethren in 1 John 5 (John 5:13-17)

Pastor Andy Elam is the Associate Pastor at Emmanuel OPC in Kent, WA.

How Long? (Daniel 12)

The last part of Daniel’s book ends not with specifics of when all things will be brought to a close, but with a promise that they will be fulfilled and a call to perseverance in faith.

The War in Heaven (Daniel 10:1 - 12:4)

God foretells a great conflict on earth within the Greek Empire to demonstrate the reality of a cosmic conflict and to teach us about the unseen reality.

Daniel's Seventy Sevens, Pt 2 (Daniel 9:20-27)

The vision of the Seventy Weeks proclaims the prophetic timeline from 539 bc to the consummation noting, in particular, the establishment of the New Covenant at the cross and the end of the Old Covenant with the destruction of the Temple in 70 ad.

Daniel's Seventy Weeks, Pt. 1 (Daniel 9:20-24)

The vision of the Seventy Weeks proclaims the prophetic timeline from 539 bc to the consummation and comes through the use of figurative language that evokes imagery of restoration and blessing to God’s people. 

Daniel's Confession of Sin (Daniel 9:1-19)

Daniel recognizes Israel’s culpability before the Lord as Law breakers and confesses the sins of the nation, asking not for justice, but for mercy.

The Vision of the Male Goat (Daniel 8)

The little horn of Daniel chapter 8 is to be identified with Antiochus Epiphanes IV and is an anticipation of the antagonism of the final little horn.

Is the OPC an Evangelical Denomination?

Dr. D.G. Hart discusses what constitutes the evangelical movement and whether or not the OPC bears the marks of the movement.

The Vision of the Four Beasts (Daniel 7)

Daniel 7 focuses on the period between the first and second coming of Christ and organizes it around a little horn who is identical with the beast of Revelation and persecutes the church until the final judgment on the Last Day.

The Lions' Den (Daniel 6)

Though unjustly conspired against and sealed in death – Daniel is delivered and the wicked are judged.

The Handwriting on the Wall (Daniel 5)

Once again, we see that God holds the kingdoms of God in his hands and he gives and he takes away – just as he will do on the Last Day.

Nebuchadnezzar's Pride (Daniel 4)

Nebuchadnezzar is brought low for his pride and forced to confess that it is God’s kingdom that is eternal and sovereign.

The Fiery Furnace (Daniel 3)

Daniel 3 presents the idea of persecution and suffering within the context of kingdoms in conflict, showing that the power of life over death resides in Jesus Christ in whom alone we can place our hope.

Report on the OPC Missions to Uganda

Pastor Phil Proctor is an OPC missionary in Mbale, Uganda. He came and shared on the work in Uganda.

Nebuchadnezzar's Dream (Daniel 2)

Nebuchadnezzar has a dream in which God reveals that the kingdoms of man will give way to the kingdom of God represented by a rock that grows into a mountain.

Serving in the Land of Shinar (Daniel 1)

Chapter 1 sets the context and theme of Daniel (kingdoms in conflict) as well as establishes a pattern of life for the godly in exile.

Introduction to the Book of Daniel

Daniel was written for an audience much like ourselves in order to provide comfort by revealing the invincible character of God's kingdom.

The Covenant of Grace (WCF 7.3-4)

The Covenant of Grace is the second covenant made between God and man, wherein the same eternal life is offered, but this time via a mediator.

Are there Christian Holidays?

In the Old Testament, God gave his people specific days to observe and instructions on how to do so. What about the New Testament? Does God tell us to observe holy days?