The Trinity, Part 2 (WCF 2.3)

There are two valid but distinct ways of talking about the Trinity, which, if confused, will seriously harm the biblical doctrine.

The Trinity, Part 1 (WCF 2.3)

God is one in substance though eternally existing as three persons.

Canon and Covenant, Part 2 (WCF 1.2-4)

The canon ought to be understood in terms of constitutional rule over a particular body, resulting from the authoritative proclamation of the Divine Sovereign.

Philemon, Part 1

Pastor Matt Barker is the Associate Pastor at Emmanuel OPC in Kent, WA.

The Canon, Part 1 (WCF 1.2-4)

The canon ought to be understood in terms of constitutional rule over a particular body, resulting from the authoritative proclamation of the Divine Sovereign.

How Do You Know What You Know You Know? Part 3 (WCF 1.4)

There are ultimately two competing theories of knowledge in the world today, one that seeks knowledge regardless of the consequences and one that says “I will believe only what serves me.” (The epistemology of rebellion)

How Do You Know What You Know You Know? Part 2 (WCF 1.4)

There are ultimately two competing theories of knowledge in the world today, one that seeks knowledge regardless of the consequences and one that says “I will believe only what serves me.” (The inadequacy of Rationalism and Empiricism)

Introduction to the Gospel of Mark

Austin Britton serves as the year-long intern at Grace Presbyterian in Mt. Vernon, WA under Pastor David Klein.

How Do You Know What You Know You Know? Part 1 (WCF 1.4)

There are ultimately two competing theories of knowledge in the world today, one that seeks knowledge regardless of the consequences and one that says “I will believe only what serves me.” (Modern conversations and logical absurdities)

Disciplining Your Children

Elders give suggestions on disciplining and correcting your children.

Suggestions on Instructing Your Children

Elders give suggestions on instructing and nurturing your children in the faith.

Discipling Your Children (James 2:14; Romans 12:2; Galatians 3:1-3)

Raising children, as an act of discipleship, is about the heart and mind first, and then behavior.

2011 Report on Uganda

Steve Ethridge is a deacon at Reformation. In 2011 he visited Uganda.

Your Children Are Holy (WCF 25.2; Ephesians 6:1-4; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; 1 Corinthians 7:12-15)

Children are members of Christ’s church and so spiritual nurture is an act of discipleship.

Guest Teacher Matt Barker

Pastor Matt Barker is the Associate Pastor at Emmanuel OPC in Kent, WA.

Appendix: The Prosperity Gospel, Part 3

To ask for something “in Christ’s name” or “in faith” means to ask for things agreeable to his will.

The Work of the Committee on Christian Education

Pastor Danny Olinger serves our denomination as head of the Committee on Christian Education. He took this opportunity to explain what he does and why it is important to the OPC.

Appendix: The Prosperity Gospel, Part 2

The blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience in the Law were tied to earthly pictures of divine justice on the Last Day and not intended to teach us what each of us should expect day to day in our lives.

Appendix: The Prosperity Gospel, Part 1

Because the Law was a picture of what it looks like to be rewarded for obedience and cursed for disobedience on a small and controlled scale (in order to teach man that this is not what he wants for his salvation) it, necessarily, had to have rewards and curses.

Job's Repentance, Intercession and Restoration (Job 42:1-17)

Repentance is the unavoidable road to grace which bears the wonderful fruit of rest in the provision of God.