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  • Calvinism: Not Just a Pretty TULIP

    This article was published at The American Reformer. “Calvin had inspired in his disciples that energy of piety which abhors all halfway measures, which boldly endeavors to make all affairs of life subject to Christ, the Head and Lord.” – Augustus Lang Calvinism used to be a cultural force. In fact, Calvinists have a long… Read more

  • Trump wins!

    This is part of the email going out to my congregation this morning: “He who sits in the heavens laughs.” Those words from Psalm 2:4 certainly rang true last night. In the providence of God, we have just witnessed the greatest political comeback in American history. Donald Trump has battled back from losing the 2020… Read more

  • From the Archives: A Visionary Ecclesiology (2002)

    A Primer for Church Members on the Nature and Functions of the Body of Christ Introductory Note: I intend this paper to serve as something of a “user’s guide” for church members, though church leaders may also find it valuable in developing vision statements for their local bodies. I have not “proven” all my assertions with… Read more

  • TPC Constitution — Appendix #2

    TPC Constitution — Appendix #2

    Note: At TPC, we are working on revision of our Constitution that we hope to complete in November. This will be the third set of revisions since we adopted the Constitution and joined the CREC in 2006. When we were working through affiliating with the CREC, one of the things we had to address was… Read more

  • Post-War Dehumanization: How We Defeated the Nazis and Lost Our Souls

    Post-War Dehumanization: How We Defeated the Nazis and Lost Our Souls

    “Everything you’ve been told is a lie.” Well, ok, that’s probably true. Our institutions – our political leaders, educational systems, and mainstream media – have definitely lost the trust and respect of the people. But note: Even if the major narratives we have been handed are lies, that does not automatically mean the opposite of those… Read more

  • Worship Exhortation (8/3/24): The Church Wins Down Here

    Worship Exhortation (8/3/24): The Church Wins Down Here

    At TPC, we are committed to the reality that Jesus is building his church. Jesus has promised to grow his church. Jesus will inherit the nations. He sends his church out, going forth conquering and to conquer. We are a nation of priestly warriors, given a mission of global conquest that cannot fail. In Matthew… Read more