When I speak of orthodox or orthodoxy here, it is not to be confused with the Eastern Orthodox or Greek Orthodox churches, which are unbiblical in many ways. However, in this article, I am referring to the word orthodox that is often used by solidly Reformed churches. Let us first examine orthodox, then, briefly, the
There is an unfortunate movement on social media that criticizes piety, and some of the critics are pastors. In other words. When a born-again Christian takes a stand for orthodoxy and orthopraxy, the impious and their impiety will either socially shame the pious or use gaslighting techniques while criticizing the pious. As well as wrongfully
This is an excellent podcast on ladies wearing head covering in church. I give thanks to God for the women who wear a head covering, and much love, grace, and patience to those who don’t. 🙏 Brian Sauve and Eric Conn go to the Scriptures and give an historical account. That men should not wear
No, this presentation is not political. The RINO I spoke of is a church, or person that is Reformed In Name Only. This is a historical overview of a Reformed – Calvinist church. Regretfully I failed to mention the importance of covenant theology over the errs of dispensationalism that have crept into some so-called “reformed”
Many churches that claim to be reformed, but are not, are either ignorant or disingenuous. Hopefully not the latter. A reformed church is orthodox, not heterodox, and they practice a regulative principle of worship, hence orthopraxy. Evidence of this is their liturgy includes either singing the Scriptures, hymns, or the Psalmody – the singing of
Scriptures say, “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God” (Heb 10:31). For me, it’s also a fearful thing to accept the new challenge of teaching Systematic Theology at our church. While studying Theology Proper, I’m already trembling with fear, concern, conviction and correction. Please say a prayer for
With all the gender dysphoria on some Facebook groups, here’s my orthodox & historically correct definition of seminary. A seminary is an educational system that equips men for the clergy or pastoral ministry. Therefore, a female seminary student is an oxymoron. Females in seminary are worse than trans men participating on a women’s sports team.
Disclaimer: Though architecture can be important, I am not speaking in the context of a building’s architecture. Nonetheless, I am speaking of how the congregation meets. Let me first say what a sanctuary is not. The sanctuary of a church is not a country club, a social club, a recreational room, a community center, a
