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If you're asking if A.W. Pink's 'solution' was valid, I'd say no. Do not forsake the gathering of yourselves together. He stopped going to church for a significant portion of his life.

The late great expository preacher , the Reverend Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, was asked if he would debate a skeptic in a public forum. He politely declined. Later, in one of his books, Preaching and Preachers, he explained that it is the Word of God. He had too much respect for it to 'cast his...

Brother Dean, I don't see anything about paedo, or credo Baptism in T.U.L.I.P. AFAIC paedobaptism is a symbol of the covenant, the same way that circumcision of infant males at 8 days old was. If you hold to the 5 points, which I believe can be Scripturally supported, you are a Calvinist...

I think staying in and being salt and light is also a good alternative. There may be some that fit your description, but many do not, and every little bit helps. If you hadn't been on the PB I would have never read your blog, and I'd probably still be in an Arminian Baptist congregation instead...

It would break my heart if the OPC were to shut down in my area. There is a Reformed Baptist congregation close by, and my pastor told me that they practice the RPW. I suppose I'd go there rather than resorting to A.W. Pink's solution. Fortunately I don't see our congregation having to contend...

I'd be interested in being a part of such a forum if it were along the lines of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, adhered to the Westminster Confessions and the Holy Bible doctrinally. If such a forum followed 'cultural norms' of this day and age, as some Presbyterian denominations do, I'd have...

There are many great lectures, and sermons by G.K. Beale on youtube, and on Sermon Audio. Sometimes listed as G.K., others as Greg Beale. He is a terrific preacher. Considered one of the most expert on the subject of eschatology from a reformed perspective.

Just took a quick look at Keil & Delitzsch, MacArthur's study Bible, and D.A. Carson's study notes in the NIV study Bible and the Reformation Heritage Study Bible. All seem to see it as a prophecy of the coming Messiah. Particularly with 'Therefore His name shall be called Immanuel.' All three...

I cannot recall for sure, but I think it was D.A. Carson, in a youtube video, who pointed out that In the context of Isaiah 7:14 'Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.', if it is translated 'a young...

I've no doubt the KJV, A.K.A. the Authorized Version, is the largest seller. When I bought my first Bible, in 1986, when I was 37 years old, that was what I bought. I soon followed it up with an NIV, to help me make sense of such chapters as Romans 7. I read the Bible back then selectively...

I don't approach it as a book to read from beginning to end, nor 'Meet the Puritans.' To me they are reference works where I may look up something specific. I find both volumes to be well worth the $ spent, and I bought them individually, shortly after they first were published.

I will contribute to the can of worms saying that the poll should have allowed multiple choices. I went with NKJV because in the past and present churches I have attended the pastor preached from that translation. However, I read the KJV, NIV, RSV, ESV, NASB, ASV and the Geneva alternately to...

I have found reading the Psalms, which are filled with prayer, beneficial to my prayer life. Also the Apostle Paul's prayers, among others. Reverend D. Martyn Lloyd Jones wrote that reading devotional literature before prayer can put us in a right way. I've read books on prayer by Matthew Henry...

The 'Great' Isaiah Scroll (complete) found at Qumran in 1947, was found to be virtually identical to the Masoretic text. "This copy of Isaiah contains many minor differences from the later Masoretic text (the text which forms the basis of the modern Hebrew Bible). Most of the differences are...

I've been dabbling in the Apocrypha in my New Cambridge Paragraph Bible. As an adjunct to the M'Cheyne 1 year reading plan. I confess that while I've been absolutely faithful in my M'Cheyne reading plan, I've missed days with the Apocryphal writings. Having never read them before, I want to...

Yes, when you were active on PB you had a link to your blog. One day, out of curiosity, I clicked on it and there was an article about J. Gresham Machen. At the time I was a member of an SBC church where the pastor and deacons were dispositional, and Arminian. Needless to say, I was not happy...

The same on the Puritan Board. That is why I came over here. Other areas of this board (not the Reformed) may be more active in that they are dealing with controversial subjects. I tend to avoid those though. Good to see you here Jason. Your blog led me to find the OPC congregation of which I've...

In the basket of deplorables and proud of it. Supporting a woman who is pro abortion is sinful and those who do will answer for it 'on that day.'

Being somewhat introverted, and somewhat of a renegade in my youth, I first attended church @ 36 years old. Heavily tattooed, an ironworker for all of my adult life, I felt very out of place. Going to church, becoming a member of a congregation, and getting involved, serving, began to change my...

The photo in the original post ........ is that Mel Gibson, graven image maker extradonaire ? An odd choice for a thread devoted to observance of the 2nd commandment. IMHO.