The following post was originally published on the Place for Truth blog here. “God hath appointed a day, wherein he will judge the world, in righteousness, by Jesus Christ, to whom all power and judgment is given of the Father” (WCF 33.1). So opens the final chapter of the Westminster Confession of Faith, “Of the […]
Mrs. Carolyn “Sissy” Pipa at Home with the Lord
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His godly ones” (Psalm 116:15). This morning just before noon, Pastor Groff was able to share the above verse with Mrs. Pipa as he visited, read Psalm 116, and prayed with her at her bedside. She was awake and alert during the visit, with […]
To Live in the Bible: Immersion in God’s Word
The following post was originally published on the Gospel Reformation Network blog here. Introduction The great nineteenth century English Baptist preacher Charles Spurgeon (1834-92) was famous for his witty aphorisms, many of which were woven into the warp and woof of his preaching. One of his more memorable sayings still appeals to bibliophiles in particular. […]
What Made John Calvin a Great Theologian?
The following post was originally published on the Place for Truth – Theology for Everyone blog here. There is no shortage of biographies on the French Reformer John Calvin (1509-1564). Interest in the “Master of Geneva” has not waned since his remarkable career as one of the Reformation’s great pastor-theologians. Arguably, most of the interest […]
What Is the Christian’s Comfort in Death?
The following post was originally published on Ligonier.org here. God’s Word describes death as a fearful consequence of man’s rebellion against God. Even before our first parents’ fall into sin, our Creator warned Adam in no uncertain terms that the consequence of transgressing His holy law is death: “Of the tree of the knowledge of […]
Light for Reading in the Dark
The following post was originally published on the TableTalk Magazine online blog here. For many a childish imagination, physical darkness suggests the lurking possibility of invisible monsters and unseen terrors. One part of growing up is growing out of being afraid of the dark. There is a far more intimidating darkness, however, that should cause […]
