"There is such a thing as being a Presbyterian without being a Christian, and it is possible to be a Christian without being a Presbyterian. Depend upon it, it is best to be both."
Thomas Witherow
“Be assured, the more we are ashamed of sin now, the less we shall be ashamed at Christ's coming. If the sins of the godly be mentioned at the day of judgment, it will not be to shame them, but to magnify the riches of God's grace in pardoning them.” Thomas Watson, *Repentance*
@IVMiles gave an outstanding talk at the @WestminsterTS@Hillsdale symposium this week and had some great quotes from Jefferson on how much he despised southern Presbyterian ministers. It makes me even prouder to be a Presbyterian!
Today, the Westminster community celebrates the 90th birthday of the inimitable, Richard B. Gaffin Jr.. Gaffin is Emeritus Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Westminster, where he began teaching in 1965. More than an academic, Gaffin was a devoted churchman, being ordained in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. He has made inestimable contributions to Reformed systematic and biblical theology, which continue to bless the church today.
Join us as we celebrate Dick Gaffin! To celebrate Dr. Gaffin's 90th birthday, and commemorate his rich contributions to the church, The Westminster Bookstore is pleased to offer 50% discount on Word and Spirit: Selected Writings in Biblical and Systematic Theology (WSP, 2023).
Thomas Hooker was one of the spiritual founding fathers of our country. He left England reluctantly because of persecution. This is from a sermon close to the end of his pastorate in Chelmsford. Would that American Christians wanted this today for our families and churches!
I have no problem with this. Musk has done more for the average American in five minutes than most politicians will in a lifetime. An ascending rocket lifts all hopes.
Today, Elon Musk, a trillionaire, pays the same amount into Social Security as someone making $184,500.
If we end that absurdity and lift the cap on taxable income, we can make Social Security solvent for 75 years and expand benefits by $2,400. My Social Security bill does that.
My church’s confession (WCF). It is still a fundamental tenet of being Protestant to deny the Pope’s authority. For all the immense glory of Romanism, it is still a broken cistern spiritually.
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@james_d_baird The purpose of Christian political engagement is that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life. It is a complete straw man, way beneath the capacity and integrity of these critics, to say Christians who want to see the government promote the only true faith are troublemakers!
We were notified by the White House that Staten Island’s hometown hero, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis, has been approved for the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary act of heroism. In 2013, Staff Sergeant Ollis gave his life to save an allied soldier, and his courage, selflessness, and sacrifice represent the very best of our nation. Staff Sergeant Ollis’ final act was worthy of the Medal of Honor and after years of advocacy from the American Legion, our elected officials, and the Staten Island community, we are grateful to President Donald Trump for recognizing Staff Sergeant Ollis’ extraordinary heroism with our nation’s highest military honor.