The Parrhesians
faith
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Who’s Afraid of Christian Nationalism?
Martin Bucer, a 16th-century Dominican monk who became Protestant, mentored John Calvin in Geneva’s reforms. In “Instruction in Christian Love,” he emphasized that civil authorities must follow God’s Word for true justice…
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Dr. John Gerstner on John 3:16, Part 3
Dr. John Gerstner’s concluding talk at Beverly Heights Presbyterian Church in 1984 emphasizes the dire state of humanity, contrasting eternal destinies of heaven and hell. He reflects on God’s love, the Spirit’s…
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Dr. John Gerstner on John 3:16, Part 2
This is part two of a three-part series Dr. John Gerstner, long-time professor at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, gave at Beverly Heights Presbyterian Church in 1984 on the riches of John 3:16. In…
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Dr. John Gerstner on John 3:16
In this three-part series, recorded at Beverly Heights Presbyterian Church in 1984, Dr. John Gerstner explores the depths of the riches of John 3:16. But, Dr. Gerstner asserts that this “golden text”…
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Who’s in Charge Here?
He’s got the whole world in His hands.Your mother. Your girlfriend. Even Kamala.He is the true “Govenator.” And He shares His power.He raises His people up and gives them responsibilities.He passes…
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Four Convictions
Four Convictions about the Church I was back in the church, but I was not yet reconciled to the church. Obedience was important, but I still needed to come to terms with…
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An Interview with Joe Rigney
Three rogue elders walk into a Session meeting and slap a folder down. “We have concerns.” They leave it to Session to deal with it. Time passes, and they grow impatient. They…
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Outside of the Church
I left the church at age sixteen, but I still loved Jesus and wanted to be his disciple. I still read my Bible. I still attended youth group with friends on Sunday…
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A Church Without Spot or Wrinkle?
Thoughts on growing up in the church…and then leaving it. My father grew up in the Catholic church, but he never heard the gospel. In addition, his parents were alcoholics, and his…
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Christ Plays
The following is a correspondence with Eugene Peterson about his book Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places: A Conversation in Spiritual Theology August 11, 2009 Dear Dr. Peterson, I wanted to thank…