The Parrhesians
theology
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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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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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Membership in Negative World
You can’t claim to be a Christian if you don’t go to church. Likewise, you can’t claim to be a member of Christ’s Body if you don’t read your Bible. Just call…
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The Finale
In August of 2023, the Presbytery of the Alleghenies formed an Administrative Commission to “help” our church. According to the presbytery, we were a church in crisis and the AC’s goal was…
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My Closing Statement
Below is the closing statement I read on January 11, 2025, at my trial in the Presbytery of the Alleghenies . Members of the Judicial Commission. We acknowledge this is a complex…
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Can Justice Be Found in the EPC?
In October 2023, our church requested dismissal from the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Our attempt at a lawful dismissal vote by the congregation, however, has been resisted by our presbytery (the Presbytery of…