When Life seems to be falling apart around you in is always comforting to know the God is our Refuge! in This episode Pastor Chris Gordon reminds us that even in the midst of a pandemic we can still have comfort and hope in God our refuge Continue reading
Church
He Is Not A Pastor Any More
Investigative journalist Julie Roys has alerted us all to news published in the Palm Beach Post that Tullian Tchividjian has planted a new congregation in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. This is. . . Continue reading
What The Church Can Learn From The Food Network
The other day I stumbled upon an article by Farsch Askari lamenting what has happened to the Food Network. The article is well-worth reading. In the article, Askari describes how the. . . Continue reading
Some Practical Consequences Of Reformed Covenant Theology (1)
It is exciting to discover what are sometimes called “the doctrines of grace,” i.e., the teaching that even though by nature we are dead in sins and trespasses, we came. . . Continue reading
For Whom Is Christ Mediating?
If you are an adult you know about mediators. It is not uncommon now, when one signs a contract, to agree to “binding arbitration” or to “mediation” either in lieu. . . Continue reading
On Samuel, Social Justice, And The Prophetic Office Of The Church (1)
It is not difficult to find calls for the church to be “prophetic” especially toward the end of “social justice.” Of course we should favor social justice since nature and. . . Continue reading
The Guy On The Screen Is Not Your Pastor
At AGR we are passionate in our commitment to the local church. We do not want listeners and readers to substitute AGR for the local, visible church. Unless you are. . . Continue reading
The Church Of Misfit Toys
Outside the church, i.e., outside the visible, organized Christ-confessing covenant community, where the gospel is preached purely, the sacraments of Holy Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are administered purely, and. . . Continue reading