Among the final words of Paul to his “son” Timothy was a reminder of why we do what we do in the church: “the aim of our charge is love” (1 Tim 1:5). No goal is more noble, more demanding, or more gratifying. How do we, as the church, keep our sight set on love as we carry out the ministry of Word, sacrament and discipline? How do we, as believers, faithfully carry out the stewardship of God’s grace entrusted to us so that we build one another up in love?

As Christians we may be confident that God is indeed for us in Christ even when our circumstances tempt us to doubt God’s favor toward us and presence with us.

This message explores how Christ’s church bears witness in the midst of persecution, proclaiming the enduring reign of God and the power of His Word. 

This message unfolds how this marvelous reality influences how we worship and serve Christ as creator, ruler, and redeemer.

This message explores how the church relates to unbelieving neighbors alongside whom it exists.

This message compares and contrasts being a pilgrim with being a master, on one hand, and a tourist, on the other. 

Our uncomfortable calling as exiles—to be neither isolated from nor absorbed into our environment—means following the footsteps of the Suffering Servant.

Where can we find hope in the midst of the often hopeless experiences of life?  

Israel’s redemption from her former slavery never drifted far from her corporate memory. 

It might surprise Christians that the book of Hebrews discusses topics such as creation/new creation and the first Adam/Last Adam. 

In Genesis chapter 1, we read of the so-called “creation mandate” that was given as a command to Adam and Eve. Much of the language from that mandate is repeated after the flood in Genesis 9. 

Many Christians don’t realize that their union with Christ at salvation actually presupposes their union with Adam in sin. 

What distinguishes us from chimpanzees? In addition to identifying the obvious physical differences, we usually make the case that this difference lies with something within us, that is, the rational soul. 

A look back at the 2019 Annual Conference, “Remembering the Canons: After 400 Years.”

Faculty conference speaker question and answer panel.

The Synod of Dort is a model of the church at work, expressing the mind and hearts of the saints as they reflected deeply on the Word of God. 

A pastoral concern for the well-being of Christ’s sheep motivated the Synod of Dort from its inception to the final formulation of its statements.  

One of the first points the orthodox Reformed reaffirmed years before the Great Synod of Dort is that God freely offers salvation to all in the “serious” and “promiscuous” or free and well-meant offer of the gospel.  

Did Jesus make salvation possible for all or did he actually save his people from their sins?