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Reconstructing the Puzzle of Paul’s Life

Bradley Bitner shares, “In sum, Thielman’s “Paul” is an ambitious achievement.”

Devotion for July 18, 2025

Our Great Reward Genesis 15:1–21 Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward. Genesis 15:1 (NIV) This is a great promise. God himself was to be Abram’s reward. He is your reward also. Do you seek for things? Do you think that your reward consists of what you can earn?…

What Hymnwriter Matt Papa Hopes to Leave the Church

“I’m trying to create songs that outlast me and that unify the church and glory God.”

Devotion for July 17, 2025

Salem or Sodom? Genesis 14:17–24 I will accept nothing belonging to you. Genesis 14:23 (NIV) Abram chose Salem over Sodom in the most absolute way. This is the thrust of the text. When the king of Sodom offered to share the spoils of war with him, Abram did not merely say, “That is a nice…

Devotion for July 16, 2025

Abram’s Call Genesis 12:1–9 Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. Genesis 12:1 God’s call to Abram probably came to him on at least two occasions, which suggests that Abram started out after receiving the first call but faltered or stopped along the…

John MacArthur’s Influence in the PCA

Ligon Duncan, Kevin DeYoung, Terry Johnson, and others reflect on the impact and influence of John MacArthur’s ministry.

Stated Clerk’s Summary and Reflections on the 52nd General Assembly

Here is a summary and reflection on the 52nd PCA General Assembly from Provisional Stated Clerk John Bise.

Devotion for July 15, 2025

The Tower of Babel Genesis 11:1–9 Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city.” Genesis 11:4 There are two different uses of the word “come” in this story. The first was spoken by man to man against God. The second was spoken by God to God (another early intimation of the Trinity) against…

Devotion for July 14, 2025

Escaping God’s Curse Genesis 9:24–10:20 Cursed be Canaan. Genesis 9:25 It is interesting that, in this particular branch of Ham’s family, we have a reversal (probably deliberate) of God’s judgment on Canaan for Ham’s sin in ridiculing Noah. God had pronounced a curse on Canaan through Noah, saying, “Cursed be Canaan! The lowest of slaves…

From the Orchestra Pit to the Pulpit

Associate Pastor Nick Swan is a Juilliard-trained oboist. Read about his journey from the orchestra pit to the pulpit.

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