Shows
The Westminster Standard230. Grove City College & the PCARE Paul McNulty joins TEs Sean Morris and Ryan Biese to reflect on his time as president of the College, which has had a rich relationship and service to the PCA.2025-04-141h 02
The Westminster Standard227. Deaconesses & the PCAA panel consisting of TEs Zach Garris, Thomas Rickard, and Ben Dunson examine the Greek and discusses the impropriety of using the title 'deaconess' in the PCA as they consider TE Rickard's brotherly appeal against using the title. While Biese has no problem with the use of the title, the panel points out the expression is not rooted in the biblical Greek, but is a recent novelty in the Reformed Church.Rickard's Article: https://pcapolity.com/2025/02/07/a-brotherly-plea-to-cease-using-the-title-deaconess/2025-03-311h 00
The Westminster Standard221. MNA & the Mission of the ChurchLast week news broke of MNA providing legal advice to illegal aliens on its website. Further information surfaced suggesting MNA was also encouraging people to advocate for specific government policies, and an article in the Daily Wire raised questions about MNA perhaps securing attorneys to assist immigrants. MNA was quick to withdraw the web pages and issue a statement of repentance acknowledging the impropriety. TE Seth Miller and Mr Paul Harrell join TE Ryan Biese to reflect on the significance of these events as well as to consider the gospel story that has emerged in the wake of this...2025-02-1758 min
The Westminster Standard215. From Covenant to ConfessionalTE Philip Ryan joins with two other Covenant Seminary grads, TEs Nate Xanders & Charles Stover to discuss the Ref21 article he wrote detailing his journey from Covenant Seminary student & graduate to Confessional Presbyterian pastor in the PCA.
https://www.reformation21.org/blog/from-covenant-to-confessional2024-12-161h 41
The Westminster Standard209. Halloween, Christians, and Death's DefeatIs Halloween an appropriate holiday for Christians to observe? Is it all harmless fun or are there serious spiritual concerns that accompany an interest in death, the occult, and fear? Veteran Pastor and PCA Founding Father TE Joseph Pipa joins with TEs Job Dalomba and Zack Groff for a discussion with Ryan Biese.2024-10-2857 min
The Westminster Standard208. Sports & Love for the Lord's DayTEs Matt "Coach'" Adams and NFL Alumnus Wilson Van Hooser to discuss their love for the Lord's Day and how to balance it with interest in sports. Since Ryan Biese has zero interest in sports, these two sportsball fans provide valuable wisdom, commentary, and comedic relief.2024-10-211h 29
The American Reformer PodcastPCA General Assembly Recap (ft. Kenny Silva and Ryan Biese)Dr. Kenny Silva, Senior Pastor of Hickory Grove Presbyterian Church, and Pastor Ryan Biese of First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe, recap the Presbyterian Church in America's 2024 General Assembly including the controversy surrounding the overture on Jesus Calling, recent changes in the BCO regarding ordination, and the importance of being faithful to Scripture and the reformed faith.
#PCA #GeneralAssembly #Recap #Summary #Reflection #Christian #Faith #Culture #Renewal
Dr. Kenny Silva is Senior Pastor of Hickory Grove Presbyterian Church. He is a native of Connecticut and veteran of the United States Air Force. He graduated from Berklee College of Music (’08) with a Bachelor of M...2024-06-2533 min
The Westminster Standard40. PCA GA 51: the Important SpeechesA selection of some of the speeches given at the 51st General Assembly along with verbose commentary by TE Ryan Biese.2024-06-171h 35
The Westminster Standard37. Korean Style Prayer at PCA General AssemblyIn this episode RE Matt Lee along with TEs Jos. Pipa, Ryan Biese, Terry Johnson, and Paul Lee discuss the significance of the Korean Language Presbyteries in the PCA as well as the "Korean Style Prayer" that will feature as an element in Thursday's worship at PCA General Assembly in Richmond.
The panel notes that the so-called "Korean Style Prayer" is not practiced in many PCA congregations and therefore it may be improper to label it as such. Additionally, there are biblical, historical, and theological reasons to be skeptical of the propriety of the practice as part of a...2024-05-271h 21
The Westminster Standard35. GA Overtures & PCA Spring NewsAnother all-star panel reviews several of the selected overtures before the GA. TEs Zachery Byrd, Ryan Biese, and Zack Groff as well as REs Matt Lee and Steve Dowling.2024-05-131h 23
The Westminster Standard34. For the Love of Nouns: what is the Mission of the Church?Numerous statements and visions are proposed as the "mission of the church" nowadays. But the panel argues the Church already has a mission, given by Christ the king, which is to make disciples. Rather than be distracted by all manner of projects and endeavors, the panel argues the church should remain focused on making disciples through the preaching of the Word.
TEs Stephen Spinnenweber, Ryan Biese, and Wilson van Hooser are joined by Mrs Sean Morris and Mrs Seth Miller, the presbygirls.2024-05-061h 52
The Westminster StandardWe Need to Support the PCA Agencies"We Old Schoolers can’t work to make our Agencies superb by ignoring them; we need to support them by offering up more elders to serve on their permanent committees. Certainly there is a place to raise concerns and criticisms, but we also need to find men willing to serve on the permanent committees who can change the culture and commitments of PCA Agencies so they will be thoroughly Reformed."
An article read by the author.2024-04-0812 min
FPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe104. John 17:1-5, “Christ Is Lord”
The Hour (v. 1)
The Life (v. 2-3)
The Glory (vv. 4-5)
2024-04-0342 min
The Westminster Standard30. PresbyMedia ProliferationThere are now dozens of podcasts and blogs focused on the news and polity of the PCA. This was not the case even five years ago. On the program this week we discuss how the proliferation of media focused on the PCA has impacted the General Assembly and the health of the denomination at as a whole. The PCA is healthier now and more robustly presbyterian today than she was five years ago.
tl;dr: we think the greater interest in the happenings of the PCA has resulted in greater participation and thereby a resurgence in a...2024-04-011h 16
FPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe8. Zechariah 4:1-7, "The Super Menorah"A. The Lampstand (vv. 1-3)
1. Vision Five
2. Historic Setting (cf. Ezra 5-6)
3. The Mega Menorah
B. The Spirit (vv. 4-7)
1. Lack of Clarity
2. Spiritual Fruitfulness
3. Perspective
2024-03-2541 minFPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe103. John 16:29-33, "Return to the Father"A. Confused (vv. 29-30)
B. Faltering (vv. 31-32)
C. Triumphant (v. 33)
2024-03-2545 minFPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe7. Zechariah 3:1-10, "The Purpose of Salvation"A. Qualified (vv. 1-5)
B. Tasks (vv. 6-7)
C. Promises (vv. 7-9)
D. Glory (v. 10)
2024-03-2130 min
The Westminster Standard29. With the 'True Believer' PodcastIn this episode TEs Chas. Stover and Nate Xanders join to chat with the hosts of the @truebelieverpodcast about the renewed investigation of the murder of Elizabeth Mackintosh on the campus of @CovenantSeminary in 1990. The two TE guests, recent graduates of CTS, reflect on their own time at CTS and how her death has impacted them still. The TEs also asked questions regarding some of the ways the podcast has interpreted events and told this story.
Visit the podcast's website: https://www.truebelieverpodcast.com.2024-03-1857 min
FPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe6. Zech 3:1-5, "Vision 4: the Priest"1. Trouble (1, 3)
2. Remedy (2, 4)
3. Glory (5)2024-03-1245 min
The Westminster StandardRepenting of Revoice with RE Chas. Higham & TE Geo. SayourIn this bonus episode we are joined by RE Charles Higham and TE George Sayour of the @PandR-Churchmen . RE Higham explains the circumstances behind his recent public repentance for his support of Revoice. 2024-03-111h 40FPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe101. John 16:16-24, "Joy that Remains
Departure Confusion (vv. 16-18)
Sorrow Transformed to Joy (vv. 19-22)
Prayer Brings Joy (vv. 23-24)
2024-03-1143 min
FPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe100. John 16:11-15, “The Age of the Spirit”A. Necessity of the Spirit (vv. 11-12)
1. The World’s Perverse Judgment
2. Revelation of Christ
3. The Work of the Spirit
B. Guide to Truth (v. 13)
1. Importance of Doctrine
2. Leading in Obedience
3. Prophecy
C. Glory of Christ (vv. 13-15)
1. Declare Christ’s Truth
2. Focused on Christ
3. Good of the Saints
2024-03-0645 min
The Westminster Standard28. "Jesus" Calling: what's the big deal and does it really matter?In 2004 Covenant Seminary Graduate and MTW Missionary Sarah Young Published Jesus Calling, a daily devotional written in the first person as if Jesus were speaking directly to the reader. But the words were not those of Christ, but the private thoughts and reflections of the author. Since the time of publication, Young's book has sold more than 45 million copies making it perhaps the most influential book written by a member of the PCA or Covenant Seminary graduate.
On this week's episode TE Zack Groff joins along with Mrs Sean Morris and Mrs Ryan Biese to discuss what...2024-03-041h 19
The Westminster Standard27. TE Stephen O'Neill, the SJC & the Priestess in Metro New York PresbyteryOn Reformation Sunday in 2021 a Priestess of The Episcopal Church gave an oration as part of the worship service of Trinity PCA in Rye, New York. The prospect of a woman preaching in a congregation of the PCA created a great deal of confusion. The 50th General Assembly referred the matter to the Standing Judicial Commission, which has recently returned its decision and given Metro New York Presbytery a number of directives to rectify the issue and report to the 51st General Assembly's Review of Presbytery Records Committee. TE Stephen O'Neill of New Jersey Presbytery helps us understand the...2024-02-261h 03
FPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe5. Zechariah 2:6-13, "Vision 3: Three Commands". Run (vv. 6-9)
1. Gathered
2. Returned
3. Reversal
4. Application
a. The danger of being at ease with God’s enemies (vv. 6-7)
b. The delight God takes in His people (v. 8)
c. The slavery of the wicked (v. 9)
B. Rejoice (vv. 10-12)
1. Shout Joyfully
2. Gathering
3. Choice
4. Application
a. The triune God (vv. 9-10)
b. The proper response to God’s gospel is joy (v. 10)
c. One plan and means of salvation (vv. 11-12)
C. Revere (v. 13)
1. Redeemed
2. Reprobate
2024-02-2639 min
FPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe4. Zechariah 2:1-5, .Vision No. 3: “The Right Perspective"
Restoration Measured (vv. 1-2)
Survey Halted (vv. 3-5)
Returned Demanded (vv. 6-7)
2024-02-2630 minFPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe99 John 16:8-11, "Conviction"A.
“Conviction” | John 16:8-11| p. 848 | Light Shines in the Darkness No. 99
SERMON NOTES
The Spirit’s Work (v. 8)
Better for Jesus to Depart
Christ’s Spirit Comes
Sin (v. 9)
1. Unbelief
2. Perception
B.
3. Dreadfulness
C.
Righteousness (v. 10)
The World’s Righteousness
Christ’s Righteousness
Provision of Righteousness
Application: conviction of sin must always lead to conviction of...
Judgment (v. 11)
1. End of the World
2. Christ’s Death
2024-02-2640 min
The Westminster Standard26. TE Nathan Newman & the PCA's "Humble Petition" to Protect ChildrenAt its 50th General Assembly ,the Presbyterian Church in America empowered Moderator Fred Greco to appoint a commission to write a letter to many civil leaders to humbly petition them to protect children from the damages of gender reassignment surgery and medical treatment. On this episode TE Nathan Newman, the chairman of the commission, tells us about the letter they wrote for us and the next steps for concerned members and church courts.
List of other articles and interviews re: the "Humble Petition" provided by TE Nathan Newman: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qcdbk87t8fbkbic24lhtx/Media-impact...2024-02-1948 minFPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe97. John 15:26-16:4, "Prepare to Persevere
Two Witnesses (vv. 26-27)
The Nature of Persecution (vv. 1-3)
The Means of Perseverance (v. 4)
2024-02-1243 min
FPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe3. Zechariah 1:16-21, "Four Horns, For Hammers"A. Restoration (vv. 16-17)
B. Reality (vv. 18-20)
C. Recompense (vv. 21-22)
2024-02-1235 min
The Westminster Standard25. PCA No Mas: St. Louis Congregation Leaves PCA for CRECThe PCA continues to grow in her commitment to the historic Reformed Faith as she experiences a renewal of confessional integrity. A consequence of this revival is that congregations who share a love for the historic Reformed Faith are drawn into the PCA, but also those congregations whose commitments to the Reformed Faith are compromised by deviant views on issues such as paedocommunion, feminism, the federal vision, or human sexuality are departing the PCA for broader faith communions. In today's episode, we consider the case of the Providence Reformed Congregation in St. Louis, which voted to leave the PCA...2024-02-121h 23
FPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe2. Zech. 1:7-17, Vision 1: “Domination & Comfort”A. Vision (vv. 7-11)
1. Prophecies or Visions?
2. Components of the Vision
3. Message of the Vision
a. How have such light cavalry units functioned throughout history?
b. How do we know this is not to be interpreted literally
c. Application: God’s interest in the earth is neither distant nor
disinterested, but He dominates reality and directs history.
4. Scout Report (v. 11)
a. Why might the report be disheartening to some of the Remnant?
b. Why would this vision be encouraging with the right perspective?
c. Application: What you hope for determines the comfort you
experience from God’s reve...2024-02-0443 minFPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe96. John 15:17-25, "Following Jesus When It Hurts"A. Hatred of the World (vv. 17-19)
1. Distinct from the World
2. Cost of Discipleship
B. Living Like Christ (v. 20)
1. The World Hated Christ First
2. The Master’s Servants
3. The Outcome of Christian Missions
C. Ignorance of the World (vv. 21-24)
1. Surprising Ignorance
2. Greater Guilt
D. Fulfilling the Word (v. 25)
1. God’s Word Proves True
2. The Hebrew’s Rejection of Christ
2024-02-0448 min
The Westminster Standard24. Federal Vision's Distortions & DangersOn this week's Westminster Standard Podcast TEs Todd Pruitt, Nick Bullock, and Matt Stanghelle as well as RE Steve Dowling join the program to assess the dangers posed by the distortions of the Federal Vision theology and mood..2024-02-041h 33
The Westminster Standard23. RE Joshua Torrey talks Background ChecksRE Joshua Torrey joins the program to discuss an overture he wrote that would require PCA Presbyteries and Sessions to create policies to implement background checks as part of their examinations of potential elders and deacons. The overture Torrey wrote has since been passed by two presbyteries (Warrior and South Texas). View the overture passed by South Texas Presbytery here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/6fkd3wrjxvpws7iw8psfs/Mandatory-Background-Checks-for-Officers-2024-STP-FINAL.pdf?rlkey=dssu04j67qwse5geaej4d9f7v&dl=02024-01-2948 min
The Westminster Standard22. The Limits of State Power with T. David Gordon & Michael J. LynchWhat are the limits of state power and the Christian's duty of obedience? Christians are called at all times to be submissive to the governing authorities, but is submission to the governing authorities the same as obedience? In this episode we contemplate both the origin of the civil magistrate and his authority as well as the limits on the civil magistrate's lawful authority as understood by Reformed Theologians historically.2024-01-221h 30FPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe95. John 15:16-21, "Affliction"Chosen for Holiness (vv. 16-17)
1. Elected by Grace
2. Chosen to Go
3. Prayerfulness
B. Love and Hatred (vv. 17-19)
1. The Defining Visible Quality of God’s People
2. The Defining Quality of the World
3. Comfort in (enduring) Hatred
4. Applications
a. The World is Not Safe
b. The World is Not Compatible with Christ
c. Do Not Be Distraught by the World’s Hatred
d. Do Not Respond with Hatred
e. Are You Hated by the World?
2024-01-2146 min
The Westminster Standard21. RE Melton Duncan Reading the History of the PCAAt the end of last year, RE Melton Duncan was kind enough to share a few minutes with me reflecting on what it was like growing up in the PCA as those faithful men of the founding generation labored to seek God bring a Continuing Presbyterian Church into existence.
As we looked back on the 50th Anniversary of the PCA last year, we can see how God has strengthened and enriched the PCA in her commitment to the historic Reformed Faith through the work of the faithful seminaries serving the PCA.
RE Duncan provides an...2024-01-1558 min
FPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe1. Zechariah 1:1-6, "A Good Beginning"
Brokenness (vv. 1-2) Will the people be broken or not?
Pagan King (v. 1)
Broken Covenant (v. 2)
Pattern (vv. 3-4) Will the pattern be broken or not?
Hope (v. 3)
Have the people returned?
Application: God is not satisfied with religious motions.
Application: God does not demand of us that which is in our power to perform.
Application: Repentance’s turning from sin and turning to God because of the beauty of God and the ugliness of sin.
History (v. 4)
Perseverance (vv. 5-6) Will the people persist in returning to God or not?
Gone (v...2024-01-1545 minFPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe94. John 15:12-15, "Friends"The Love of Christ (vv. 12-13)
1. Summary of the Commands
2. Christ’s Love Shapes Our Love for His People
SERMON NOTES
I. Introduction
The Psalter, 1912; alt.
WOODWORTH L.M.
William B. Bradbury, 1849
WOODWORTH L.M.
William B. Bradbury, 1849
3. The Love of Christ is Expressed in Sacrifice of Himself
B. Friends of Christ (vv. 13-15)
1. Friends of Christ are Loved Abundantly by Him
2. Christ’s Friends Obey Him
3. Christ’s Friends Know His Mi...2024-01-1546 min
The Westminster Standard20. TE Burk Parsons on Saint Andrew's Chapel joining the PCAThe Lord is reviving the PCA and bringing new churches to unite with the PCA because of a shared commitment to the historic, Reformed faith.
Visit the Saint Andrew's PCA Website: http://sachapel.com.
More information on the work of Ligonier & Birmingham Theological Seminary: https://rfbwcf.substack.com/p/a-prison-a-seminary-and-the-church 2024-01-081h 14FPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe93. John 15:1-11, "The Life in Christ"A. Maturing Branches (vv. 1-6)
1. Two Comforts
2. Slowness of Sanctification
3. Warning Against Fruitlessness
4. Doctrine for Living
B. Living for God’s Glory (vv. 7-8)
1. Words that Abide
2. One Specific Fruit
3. Proving Salvation
C. The Saviour’s Love (vv. 9-10)
1. The Nature of His Love
2. The Means of Abiding in His Love
D. The Joy of Life (v. 11)
1. Not a Joyless Obedience
2. Experience of His Joy
3. Why Did Jesus Go to t...2024-01-0746 min
The Westminster Standard19. TE Alex Ford & Overture 2PCA Pastor Alex Ford is the stated clerk of Northern California Presbytery and the author of Overture 2, which proposes to bring greater clarity to our process for transferring ministers into PCA Presbyteries.
Link: https://pcaga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Overture-2-Northern-California-BCO-13-6-website.pdf
BCO History Project: https://www.pcahistory.org/bco/index.html2024-01-0139 minFPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe92. John 15:1-5, "The Vinedresser's Work"
Bearing More Fruit (vv. 1-2)
Cleansed by the Word (v. 3)
Abiding in the Vine (vv. 4-5)
2023-12-3138 minFPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe91. John 15:1-6, "Belonging"
The True Vine (v. 1)
Removing the Fruitless (vv. 2 & 6)
Flawed and Fruitful (vv. 2-5)
2023-12-2646 min
The Westminster Standard18. Loving the Second CommandmentThe Second Commandment, like all of God's Law, promotes the glory of God, the freedom and peace of His people. Increasingly ministers in the PCA are stating differences with the Westminister Standards related to the Second Commandment. What are we to make of this?PCA TEs T. David Gordon, George Sayour, and Aldo Leon as well as OPC Pastor Andrew Smyth join the show to discuss this issue as well as a forthcoming article written by Dr T. David Gordon.
The Westminster Standard is the podcast of Jude 3 & the PCA. Visit our website: www.Jude3pca.org.2023-12-251h 45FPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe90. John 14:28-31, "Prepare for Departure"
Elizabeth Blesses Mary (vv. 39-45)
Mary Praises God for His Blessings to Her (vv. 46-50)
Mary Praises God for His Mighty Deeds (vv. 51-53)
Mary Praises God for His Faithfulness Now and Always (vv. 54-55)
2023-12-1845 min
The Westminster Standard17. PCA Fall News Round Up with All Star PanelAn all star panel joins the podcast to discuss news and updates from across the presbyteries of the PCA. General Assembly Moderator TE Fred Greco gives a summary of the great things happening in the PCA.
All Star Panelists: TEs Fred Greco, Zack Groff, George Grant, Stephen O'Neill, Job Dalomba, RE Matthew Lee.
Groff's article on the GA50/2023 Overture 7: https://pcapolity.com/2023/06/13/action-accountability-at-pcaga50/
Videos from Greco & Aquila produced by MOREinthePCA.org: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0uVcpMDyLN1P758mW8SRHAGDhiTOTuGq2023-12-181h 49The Westminster StandardMorton Smith Centennial LIVEPCA Founding Father was born Dec. 11, 1923. In honor of the anniversary of his birth TEs Roland Matthews, C.N. Willborn, Zack Groff, Zachary Garris, and Ryan Biese gathered to reflect on some of his legacy. 2023-12-121h 43
FPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe1. Luke 1:26-38, "A King"Part 1 in a series: He Came for Us. 2023-12-1147 minFPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe89. John 14:24-28, “Rejoicing at Departure”A. The Work of the Spirit (vv. 25-27)
B. The Comfort of the Disciples (v. 27)
C. The Joy of the Disciples (v. 28)2023-12-1144 min
The Westminster Standard16. A Prison, a Seminary & the ChurchMr Ike Reeder and TE Derrick Brite join the show to talk about the wondrous works of God at Bibb Correctional Facility. Birmingham Theological Seminary in partnership with Ligonier Ministries and Warrior Presbytery has seen God vindicate His promises as He has brought many to faith in Christ through the preaching and teaching of the Word.
You can support the work of BTS via their website: BTS.education.
The Westminster Standard Podcast is the official podcast of Jude 3 & the PCA. Visit our website www.Jude3pca.org. 2023-12-111h 25FPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort OglethorpeWhat is the Christian Duty to the Jewish State?The Christian’s Duty to the Jewish State
FPFO Sunday School | December 3, 2023
Source Material: O. Palmer Robertson, “Contrasting Perspectives on the Land” (elder2elder), G. K. Beale, “Universalization of the Old Testament Land Promises” (TGC), R. S. Clark, “Covenant Theology Is Not Replacement Theology” (Heidelblog).
2023-12-0544 min
The Westminster Standard15. PCA 50th Anniversary Founding Fathers RoundtableIn recognition of God's faithfulness to the PCA over the last half-century, a few of the PCA's founding fathers joined TEs George Sayour, Steve Tipton, and Ryan Biese to reflect on the events leading up to the formation of the PCA and how the denomination has developed since 1973.
We are grateful to TEs Wayne Herring, Joseph Pipa, and O. Palmer Robertson as well as RE James "Bebo" Elkin for sharing their time with us.
Due to technical issues, Messrs. Elkin and Herring had to leave the podcast early. You can find out more about their work here: https://consultingservicesfoundation...2023-12-041h 52
FPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort OglethorpePCA 50th Anniversary Founding Fathers RoundtableIn recognition of God's faithfulness to the PCA over the last half-century, a few of the PCA's founding fathers joined TEs George Sayour, Steve Tipton, and Ryan Biese to reflect on the events leading up to the formation of the PCA and how the denomination has developed since 1973.
We are grateful to TEs Wayne Herring, Joseph Pipa, and O. Palmer Robertson as well as RE James "Bebo" Elkin for sharing their time with us.
Due to technical issues, Messrs. Elkin and Herring had to leave the podcast early. You can find out more about their work here: https://consultingservicesfoundation...2023-12-031h 52FPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe88 John 14:25-27, "The Spirit's Work"Christ continues to emphasize His word and the role of His Spirit in applying His word. 2023-12-0344 min
Presbyterian & Reformed ChurchmenDavid Strain & Ryan Biese – Progressivism & SubscriptionThis is a Crossover Episode from the Westminster Standard Podcast hosted by Ryan Biese. Here, Ryan, David Strain, and myself discuss how progressivism shows up in the PCA and how it affects our view of Subscription to the Westminster Standards.
The Westminster Standard Podcast - https://youtu.be/tVg3QaM3ofg?si=ifxHnLkz7vtKy0ow2023-12-011h 28
FPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe3. Matthew 1:18-26, A Saviour"
Joseph’s Obedience (vv. 18-20, 24-25)
The Child Called Jesus (v. 21)
The Child Called Immanuel (vv. 22-23)
2023-12-0129 minFPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe72. Romans 16, "God's Sufficiency"A. Greetings (vv. 1-16)
1.Phoebe (vv. 1-2)
2.Priscilla & Aquila (vv. 3-4)
3.The Others (vv. 5-16)
B.Warnings (vv. 17-23)
1.Divisions (v. 17)2.Vigilance (v. 18)
3.Urgency (v. 19)
4.Certainty (v. 20)
5.More Greetings (vv. 21-23)
C.Doxology (vv. 25-27)
1.Sufficiency of God (v. 25a)
2.Age of Clarity (vv. 25b-26)
3.Divine Glory (v. 27)2023-11-2745 minFPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe87. John 14:18-24, “Abiding Presence”A. Christ’s Continued Presence (vv. 18-20)
1. Jesus’ Concern for His Disciples’ Feelings (v. 18)
2. The Manner of Coming (vv. 19-20)
3. Four Benefits of His Coming and Presence (vv. 19b, 20)
B. Perceiving and Loving Christ (vv. 21-24)
1. Loving the Saviour (v. 21a)
2. The Blessing of Love to Christ (v. 21b)
3. A Question From the Other Judas (v. 22)
4. Dwelling with God (v. 23)
5. Warning (v. 24)
2023-11-2747 minThe Westminster Standard14. RE Paul Munson & Congregational SingingGrove City College Professor of Music Dr Paul Munson along with TE Sean Morris join the program to discuss Munson's book, Congregational Singing, which aims to apply biblical principles for what and how the people of God should sing in public worship.
Munson collaborated on the work with Dr Joshua Drake. Visit their website: http://www.congsing.org.
TE Sean Morris is the dean of the Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education: https://www.brite-va.org.
The Westminster Standard is the podcast of Jude 3. Visit our website: jude3pca.org.2023-11-271h 18The Westminster StandardRobert Godfrey: Reshaping of Protestant Worship into Charismatic WorshipDr Robert Godfrey gives an overview of the seismic shift that occurred in the 20th Century in which Protestant churches largely abandoned an historic biblical theology of worship in favor of a pragmatic, charismatic worship.
Read the book on which this lecture is based: http://www.bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/a-history-of-contemporary-praise-worship/382404
Visit the RWC Website :https://midwaypca.org/church-life/ministries/reformation-worship-conference/2023-11-2151 minThe Westminster Standard13. RE Matt Fender & Judicial Process in the PCA Church CourtsRuling Elder Matt Fender reflects some lessons learned in the Jonesboro decision and the need for the Church Courts to follow the proper procedures in our Book of Church Order. RE Fender reminds us the principles of due process manifested in our BCO have been developed over centuries to help ensure judicial fairness. By following these ancient and biblical principles, we can better walk with justice and mercy.2023-11-2056 minFPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe71 Romans 15:22-33, "The Wealth of Nations Come to ZionPaul's Desire, Concern, and Prayers2023-11-2042 minFPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe86. John 15:14-17, "Another Helper"A. Saved for Obedience (v. 15)
1. Changed from Hostility to Love2. Love for Christ Motivates Obedience 3. Positive Obedience: Keeping HIs word
B. Helped in Obedience (v. 16)
1. Obedience Enabled
2. The Nature of the Helper
C. The Spirit of Truth (v. 17)
1. Christ’s Spirit
2. Truth and Spirit
3. The World and the Spirit
4. The Spirit’s Ministry to the Disciples2023-11-2041 minThe Westminster Standard12. Progressive Challenges to Confessional Subscription in the PCATEs David Strain and George Sayour join the program to discuss the challenges posed by a Progressive ethos to the PCA's faithful mission. In order to remain faithful to our mission and our confusion, we must rightly understand what Progressivism is and how it influences us. In order to remain united as the PCA, we must faithfully uphold the Confession we have subscribed. We must not succumb to a defacto "system subscription," but must remain whole heartedly a "Good Faith Subscription" church.
TE David Strain is the Pastor of www.fpcjackson.org and TE George Sayour is pastor of...2023-11-131h 28FPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe85. John 14:15, "The Spirit of Truth"The Power of Love for Christ. 2023-11-1338 minFPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe70. Romans 15:14-21, "Apostolic Concerns"Evening Worship2023-11-1335 minThe Westminster StandardTE Carlton Wynne: Modernism’s Relentless Compromise of Divine TranscendenceThis lecture has been provided to us from the 2023 Reformation and Worship Conference hosted by the Midway Presbyterian Church in Powder Springs Georgia.
In this lecture, Teaching Elder Carlton Wynne outlines the incompatibility of Modernism with Christianity. Modernism or Theological Liberalism is fundamentally an assault on the transcendence of God in an attempt to do away with the distinction between the Creator and the Creature. The deepest assault on the Christian faith by the modernist is against the transcendence of God, which is absolutely fundamental to understand God.
Dr Wynne helpfully defines transcendence and reminds us that God’s tr...2023-11-0647 minFPFO First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe84. John 14:12-14, "Great Promises"Jesus offers two new promises to His disciples to equip and strengthen them for ministry in the ages to come2023-11-0641 minThe Westminster StandardHarry Reeder on Liberalism, Progressivism or ChristianityHarry Reeder articulates the link between Theological Liberalism and contemporary Progressivism. They are not to be the same, but Progressivism and Liberalism/Modernism share common goals, methods, and mission. Christianity must always be distinguished from Liberalism and Progressivism.
View the full sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFvhp3Xs5xg2023-11-0105 minThe Westminster Standard11. When Presbyterianism Works...eventuallyPaul Harrell is joined by former PCA GA Moderator and veteran pastor TE Dominic Aquila to discuss the case Harrell, et. al. v. Covenant Presbytery, which was decided by the General Assembly. In that case several men from a church plant in Jonesboro Arkansas were indicted and censured by the Session for violations of the Fifth and Ninth Commandments when they raised concerns about and expressed opposition to having TE Jeff Wreyford offered to the congregation as a candidate for pastor.
The SJC completely exonerated the seven church members.
Contribute to the work of Christ Redeemer PCA in Jonesboro...2023-10-301h 39The Westminster StandardDavid Strain on Progressivism & ChristianityPastor David Strain of FPC Jackson articulates the difference between classical theological liberalism and contemporary theological progressivism.
Thank you to Midway Presbyterian Church's Reformation & Worship Conference for providing this lecture to us.
https://midwaypca.org/schedule/2023-10-2748 minThe Westminster StandardIntroduction to Christianity & LiberalismMachen lays out the fundamental contrast between Genuine Christianity and Modernist Religion.2023-10-2344 minThe Westminster StandardThe Life and Lessons of J. Gresham MachenThis is the year of Machen. For Sunday school at First Presbyterian Church Fort Oglethorpe we are making our way through Machen's Christianity & Liberalism. Here is a biographical lecture with some applications for our time on the life of Machen.2023-10-161h 13The Westminster Standard10. Economics, Stewardship & the Cultural Mandate with Dr Shawn Ritenour & TE Nate XandersIn Episode 10 of the Westminster Standard Podcast, we consider what are the laws of economics revealed in nature and how Christians can faithfully apply them in their lives.
Dr Ritenour is a professor of economics at Grove City College. https://www.gcc.edu/Home/Staff-Directory/Staff-Detail/shawn-ritenour
TE Nate Xanders is pastor of Christ the King PCA in Louisville, TN. https://ctktn.org2023-10-091h 16The Westminster Standard9. The Necessary Item 1: Unity on Officers & OrdinationPastors Matt Adams and Kyle Brent discuss the need for the PCA to unite in our use of language regarding official titles. Currently in the PCA there are many congregations who address unordained men and women as "deacon" or "pastor," despite our Book of Church Order using those titles in a technical, official sense. Item 1 would explicitly limit the use of those titles to refer to ordained men only.
The Westminster Standard is brought to you by Jude 3 & the PCA. Visit our website: jude3pca.org.2023-10-021h 22The Westminster Standard8. The PCA at 50 with David Hall & Zack GroffDavid Hall and Zack Groff join the show to discuss Hall's new book, Irony & the Presbyterian Church in America, which reflects on the first half century of the PCA's life.
We also talk about the Reformation & Worship Conference hosted by Midway Presbyterian Church: https://midwaypca.org/church-life/ministries/reformation-worship-conference/
The WESTMINSTER STANDARD Podcast is sponsored by Jude 3 & the PCA. Visit our website: Jude3pca.org2023-09-2556 minThe Westminster Standard7. The Westminster Standards as the Philosophy of MinistryPastors Josh Rieger and Andy Young discuss how the Westminster Standards provide not merely a summary of the teaching of Scripture, but a philosophy of ministry. Rieger and Young reflect on their experience seeing churches planted and built up through the ordinary means of grace in very different places in England. Rev. Young is pastor of Oxford Presbyterian Church in England (https://www.oxfordpres.co.uk). Rev. Rieger is currently Pastor of Riverside Church in Beaumont, Tex. (https://www.riversidetx.org), but until recently was the organizing pastor at Hexham Presbyterian Church in England (https://hexhampres.uk).
The Westminster...2023-09-1849 minThe Westminster Standard6. Oaths, Atheists & the Presence of God in PCA Church CourtsProfessor James Bruce (https://jamesebruce.com) joins the show to talk about proposals to admit atheists as witnesses to PCA Church Courts. We discuss whether atheists can even take an oath as well as a particular proposal from Piedmont Triad Presbytery that would remove witness oaths completely from PCA Church Courts.
TE Bruce is an associate pastor (https://covenantchurchpca.org/about-us/leadership/), a professor (https://www.jbu.edu/faculty/?id=79736439708), and the Director of the Center for Faith and Flourishing (https://www.faithandflourishing.org).2023-09-111h 19
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Listen on Apple Podcast- https://podcasts...2023-09-0944 minThe Westminster StandardLanguage, Legalism & Post Modernism in the PCAEighteen Months ago, TE George Sayour wrote an article analyzing the use of language in the PCA. Sayour expressed concern that Post-Modernism is frustrating efforts to promote unity and understanding the PCA. TEs Job Dalomba and Sayour join the show to reflect on how things have improved since the article was published as well as areas for continued growth in terms of faithfulness and integrity.
Read the original here: https://irreverentreverend.org/2022/02/26/progressive-legalism-postmodern-chaos-in-the-pca/
Season 1, Episode 5 of the Westminster Standard.
The Westminster Standard is the podcast of Jude 3 & the PCA. Visit the website: jude3pc...2023-09-041h 23The Westminster StandardJohn Bunyan & His Elite Detractors | Special ReportTE Mark Robinson (twitter.com/Merobinaa) and TE Derrick Brite (twitter.com/DerrickBrite) discuss recent comments by "Big Eva" elites expressing dislike for Bunyan's writings. Is Bunyan still relevant to the PCA? Has our "therapeutic age" moved beyond the introspection of the 17th Century Puritans?
Special Report of the Westminster Standard, the podcast of Jude3pca.org.
Mark Robinson is on the faculty of Trinity Christian School and the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary (rpts.edu). Derrick Brite is on the faculty of the Birmingham Theological Seminary (bts.education).2023-09-011h 00The Westminster StandardPaedocommunion & the PCA | The Westminster Standard Podcast Episode 4Pastors Sean Morris and Job Dalomba discuss the dangers to the PCA posed by paedocommunion in terms of both the spiritual health and unity of the denomination
Episode 4 of the Westminster Standard Podcast, which is brought to you by Jude 3. Visit our website: Jude3pca.org
Watch the episode via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jayx1389gaw2023-08-281h 04The Westminster StandardMorning and Evening in the PCAAuthors Justin Andrusk & Matt Lee and others join us to discuss their article on the morning and evening worship in the PCA as well as the controversy that ensued after publishing the results of their study. Brad Isbell joins as well to discuss his own article published today reflecting on the study's conclusions.
https://pcapolity.com/2023/08/22/morning-evening-in-the-pca/
https://heidelblog.net/2023/08/evening-worship-in-the-pca-did-it-die-of-natural-causes-neglect-or-euthanasia/#respond2023-08-251h 37
The Westminster StandardPCA Preliminary Principles | Extended EpisodeDr Steve Tipton and Dr Duncan Rankin join to discuss the foundational principles of our polity, which set forth the nature of the Church and of Church power. These principles have been subjected to wide misinterpretation and misapplication in recent years. Drs Tipton and Rankin help to set us straight.
The Westminster Standard is the Podcast of Jude 3. Visit our website: Jude3PCA.org
2023-08-241h 58The Westminster StandardBebo Elkin on PCA Early Days & College MinistryRE James "Bebo" Elkin and I discuss how the PCA has changed since 1973, the early days of PCA Campus Ministry, and how pastors and ministerial candidates should prepare for a (new) call.
Bebo Elkin is one of the first graduates of Reformed Theological Seminary and a founder of the PCA's campus ministry. He has served on the faculty of Covenant Theological Seminary, Reformed Theological Seminary, and Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He is currently a principal at https://consultingservicesfoundation.org.
Season 1 Episode 3 of The Westminster Standard Podcast.2023-08-2157 min
The Westminster StandardDepartures from the PCA: Bonus EpisodeA number of PCA congregations and church plants have recently announced plans either to leave the denomination or discern whether to remain in the PCA. PCA TEs Biese, Brite, and Leon discuss this and whether it signals greater health and firmer commitment to the Westminster Standards.
Thanks to Presbycast for allowing us to react to a recent episode.
Bonus episode of the Westminster Standard Podcast brought to you by jude3pca.com
Additional resources here: https://rfbwcf.substack.com/p/a-plea-for-patience-in-the-pca-12023-08-171h 27The Westminster StandardA conversation with David Cassidy: officer qualifications, unity in the PCA, and Overture 23TE David Cassidy joins the podcast to discuss an article he wrote detailing his support of Overture 23, now known as Item 2, before the PCA Presbyteries for consideration. Item 2 adds language to our Constitution clarifying that men coming for ordination must exhibit chastity in their character, conduct, and convictions. Find the article here: https://pcapolity.com/2023/07/21/yes-we-need-overture-23/
TE Cassidy is the pastor of www.spanishriver.com. You can find him on twitter: @DPCassidyTKC, and he blogs here: https://www.davidpcassidy.com2023-08-1447 min
The Westminster StandardEquipping the PCA to embrace her heritage: Interview with Zack GroffThere are many resources available for members and officers desiring to appreciate the rich Reformed and Confessional heritage of the PCA.
TE Zack Groff is a new pastor and church planter in the PCA serving at https://antiochpca.com.
He is the editor of https://pcapolity.com and a graduate of www.gpts.edu.
Season 1 Episode 1 of the Westminster Standard, the podcast of Jude 3 & the PCA. 2023-08-071h 15The Westminster StandardIntroduction to the Westminster Standard PodcastA new podcast coming this August. Join us for interviews and analysis aimed at encouraging confessional integrity and biblical fidelity within the PCA and in support of a renewed appreciation for the Westminster Standards.
This is the official podcast of Jude 3 & the PCA.2023-07-1801 minThe Westminster StandardBonus Content: Sermon on Romans 13:1, "God's Other Deacons" (1)Paul is explaining how the Christian is to relate to the civil authority; how are we to find God’s “good, acceptable, and perfect will” in relation to the civil authorities. 2023-07-1840 min
presbycastPastor Ryan Biese on Abuse, the Church, & the GospelPastor Ryan Biese reads his Substack article Addressing Abuse & Defending the Bride.https://rfbwcf.substack.com/p/addressing-abuse-and-defending-the 2023-07-1118 minpresbycastOf Synods & Councils - Westminster Presbyterianism w/Ryan BieseTo make up for a lost Sunday School class recording, Brad is joined by PCA pastor Ryan Biese to work through Westminster Confession of Faith chapter 31, Of Synods and Councils. We examine the basics of presbyterian church government and make some contemporary applications. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/live/tqbHeMfNBZg?feature=share2023-03-081h 28presbycastWorship and Reformation w/Pastor Ryan BiesePCA pastor Ryan Biese joins us to talk about the importance and priority of worship during the 16th-century Protestant Reformation...and (we hope) today. Watch: https://youtu.be/_-NCR5jI1G82022-10-281h 20presbycastSERMON: Ps. 95 - a Psalm for Reformation, by Ryan BieseHere's a wonderful sermon from Psalm 95 on worship and reformation by PCA pastor Ryan Biese of First Presbyterian Church, Fort Oglethorpe, GA. 2022-10-2441 min
presbycastSERMON: Make Worship Relevant Again, Ex. 32:15-24 -Ryan BieseHere's another good sermon in Ryan Biese's Exodus series preached at First Presbyterian (PCA), Fort Oglethorpe, GA, this time from chapter 32, verses 15-24 -- the account of Moses' encounter with Aaron and the idol-worshiping Israelites.2021-08-2348 minpresbycastSERMON: Make God Relevant Again, Ex. 32:1-6 - Ryan BieseWe are happy to offer this excellent sermon by pastor Ryan Biese of First Presbyterian (PCA), Fort Oglethorpe, GA. The text is Exodus 32: 1-6 (the golden calf), the title is "Make God Relevant Again," and the theme (in part) is that this incident was an early example of the "progressive" tendency in religion. There's also much about the deceitfulness of sin and the importance of proper worship. 2021-07-2954 minpresbycastBonus Content: A Sermon on Ecclesiastes 3 by Ryan BieseHere's a wonderful sermon on Ecclesiastes 3 by our friend Ryan Biese, pastor of First Presbyterian Church (PCA) of Fort Oglethorpe, GA. He is an alumnus of Grove City College in Pennsylvania and received his seminary training at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson MS. https://www.fpfo.org/2021-04-1948 minpresbycastChristian Liberty, Worship, and Context w/Ryan BiesePCA pastor Ryan Biese joins us to talk about the relationship of the Westminster concept of Christian liberty to the regulative principle of worship, plus we talk about a number of PCA issues. 2021-02-101h 37