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An Update on the Irish RP Church

Philip McCollum | March 16, 2016

News /  Denominational News 

An Update on the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland Northern Ireland (part of the United Kingdom) and the Republic of Ireland share the island ...


After We Realize We’re Right

Drew Gordon | March 02, 2016

This issue’s theme jumped to the front of the line because I kept hearing leaders, in different contexts, say that church membership is a key issue ...


Your Covenant and the New Covenant

John Edgar | March 02, 2016

Theme Articles 

What do membership vows mean? Church membership vows summarize what it means to be a Christian, telling you what Christians believe and are called to ...


The Church Community

Gabriel Wingfield | March 02, 2016

Theme Articles 

What do you picture when you think about your church? As a youngster, I pictured our church building. Our dad designed it just before I was born. It ...


The Blessings of Faithfulness

Kit Swartz | March 02, 2016

Psalm of the Month 

Psalm 128 Psalm Category: Song of Ascents Central Thought: The Lord blesses faithful people keywords: blessed, fear Psalm 128 is the ninth in the ...


Sport or Sabbath?

Herb & Patty McCracken, with Jake McCracken | March 02, 2016

Christian Living 

Why do you think it’s important to honor the Lord’s Day by forgoing team and league sports—even if your children have committed to the ...


Justification and Murder in the Dark

Mirthe Ophoff | March 02, 2016

Youth Witness 

Youth Conference. According to my internet search, a youth conference is a large-scale event held for a few days, and often hosted by Christian ...


Exodus’ Redeemed Covenant Worshiping Community

Dennis J. Prutow | March 01, 2016

Learn & Live 

At the end of Genesis, the sons of Israel are in Egypt and Joseph dies. At the beginning of Exodus, the sons of Israel “increased greatly” (Exod. ...


Dr. Watt

Cheryl Johnston | March 01, 2016

Agency Features /  Geneva College 

Dr. Jonathan Watt is one of the busiest professors at Geneva College. He teaches courses in biblical studies, English, Greek, linguistics, ...


Dallas, Tex., RPC

March 01, 2016

Congregation of the Month 

Location: Flower Mound, Tex. Presbytery: Midwest Organization Date:  Mar. 6, 2015 Membership: 21 communicant, 17 baptized Pastor: Mark ...


Around the Church

March 01, 2016

News /  Congregational News 

Almonte, Ont., RPC | Matt Dyck, pastor The congregation is involved in the breakfast program at Almonte High School, a summer sports camp for local ...


A Dire Necessity

Yusuke Hirata | March 01, 2016

News /  Denominational News 

Not just in the Japanese RP Church, but in many churches in Japan and other countries, Christians are dismayed that young people are leaving their ...


Book Reviews

Kyle Borg | February 29, 2016

Reviews 

Knowing Christ | Mark Jones | Banner of Truth, 2015, 250 pp., $13. The simple aim of this book is to give Christians a reason to love Jesus more. In ...



RPIC 2016 Conference Preview

Sam Spear | January 04, 2016

Theme Articles /  Agency Features /  RP International Conference 

You may be wondering what to expect this July when your minivan, maxi-van, micro-bus, or sedan drives onto the campus of Indiana Wesleyan University ...


The Value of International Conference

Virginia McBurney | January 04, 2016

Theme Articles /  Agency Features /  RP International Conference 

When I was growing up, I went to a liberal church that never had a family conference. Conferences were all new to me after I joined the Reformed ...


Testimonies to Conference Impact

January 04, 2016

Theme Articles /  Agency Features /  RP International Conference 

Joe Rizzo | Broomall, Pa., RPC At the 2004 RP International Conference, I met the pastor and several saints from the Phoenix RP Church. It was clear ...


Three New Things

Drew Gordon | January 04, 2016

Viewpoint 

Since it’s the new year, I’m going to write about new things. Three new things. And, for balance, one old thing. New look. The magazine’s ...


The Yellow House

Lianne Hespe | January 04, 2016

Agency Features /  Home Missions 

No, thanks. That was my initial response to Laramie RPC’s warm hospitality. Singing songs and tunes I have never heard before? I’ll pass. No ...


What is SWORP?

January 04, 2016

Congregation of the Month 

Southwest Ohio RPC Location: Manson, Ohio Presbytery: Great Lakes - Gulf Organization: Nov. 2015 Membership: 16 communicant; baptized Pastor: ...