The Three Presbyteers

Join us as we discuss: The Fallen Nature of Man Topics considered include:  •    Original Sin (Romans 5) •    Total Depravity (Romans 1-3) o    Corruption of the Body o    Corruption of the Mind o    Corruption of the Affections o    Bondage of the Will o    Fallen man is able to sin and not able not to sin. •    Historical Theology o    Augustine versus Pelagius o    Luther versus Erasmus o    Ca...

Join us as we discuss: Finding a Godly Spouse Topics considered include: A non-exhaustive list of guidance for pursuing a godly spouse: Do not treat marriage as optional Look intentionally, not anxiously Cultivate the character that aligns with what you are looking for Prioritize godliness over glamour Ask: Can we build a household together? Ask: Can we suffer together? Listen to parents, elders,...

Join us as we discuss: Suffering as a Family Topics considered include: 5 Lessons for Suffering Well as a Family: 1.        Don't shield your children from suffering 2.        Don't neglect family worship 3.        Don't neglect corporate worship 4.        Don't feel sorry for yourself 5.        Don't suffer alone as a family Recommended Resources: How to Lead Your Family by Joel R. Beeke Building...

Join us as we discuss: Sins of the Tongue: The Ninth Commandment and Christian Speech WLC Q. 145. What are the sins forbidden in the ninth commandment? A. The sins forbidden in the ninth commandment are, all prejudicing the truth, and the good name of our neighbors, as well as our own, especially in public judicature; giving false evidence, suborning false witnesses, wittingly appearing and pleadi...

The Doctrines of Grace Join us as we discuss: An Introduction to the Doctrines of Grace Topics considered include: Augustine on Grace vs. Pelagius Semi-Pelagianism and Semi-Augustinianism Luther vs. Erasmus on Grace Calvin vs. Pighius on Grace Synod of Dort vs. Arminian Remonstrance on Grace TULIP Total Depravity (SC # 18) Unconditional Election (SC # 7, 20) Limited Atonement (SC # 25) Irresistibl...

Join us as we discuss: Charles Hodge's Letter to Pope Pius IX Topics considered include: First Vatican Council of 1869-70 PCUSA (Old School and New School) Declined Invitation to Send Delegates Charles Hodge's Open Letter Explains Rationale for Declining Not because we are heretics Not because we are schismatics Because we hold the principles of our fathers for which they were excommunicated and a...

Join us as we discuss: Sins of the Tongue: The Ninth Commandment and Christian Speech WLC Q. 145. What are the sins forbidden in the ninth commandment? A. The sins forbidden in the ninth commandment are, all prejudicing the truth, and the good name of our neighbors, as well as our own, especially in public judicature; giving false evidence, suborning false witnesses, wittingly appearing and pleadi...

Join us as we discuss: Covenant Religion Topics considered include: Modern Christian Sentiments about Religion "Christianity is not a religion, its a relationship." "Religion is man's attempt to reach God. Gospel is about God's coming to rescue man." Religion is manmade. The Gospel is revealed from heaven. Religion is about rules that are like rungs on a ladder to climb to heaven. The Gospel is ab...

Topics considered include: Biblical Exhortations and Examples and Applications to Personal Discipline and Childrearing  Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Temperance–enkrateia "in hand" "to have a grip on things" To have control of your whole self Do you have your bodily...

Join us as we discuss: What is Presbyterianism? Topics considered include: The Name -Greek word for elder - "presbeuteros" -Indicates the form of government -Rule of Elders History -Old Testament Church–Tribal Elders and City Elders -New Testament Church–Acts and Epistles Distinctives -Plurality of Leadership -Connectionalism Form in PCA     Session     Presbytery     General Assembly     Teaching...

Join us as we discuss: Lost Virtues: Courage Topics considered include: Examples of Courage -Hebrew Midwives (Ex. 1:17) -Joshua -Daniel -John the Baptist -Jesus Christ Examples of Cowardice -Saul -The Ten Spies (Num. 13–14) -Jonah -Judas -Pilate What Is Christian Courage? Definition: "Courage is the resolve to do what faithfulness requires even when fear and peril press hardest." John Wayne: "Cour...

Join us as we discuss: CHRISTMAS  Topics considered include: EVANGELICAL FEAST DAYS: THE PERSON AND WORK OF CHRIST REDEMPTIVE EVENTS ALTERNATIVE SEASONAL MARKERS NICHOLAS OF MYRA : LIFE AND TIMES (JUST NICHOLAS) LEGEND COMMERCIALIZATION CHRISTIAN LIBERTY: REGULATIVE PRINCIPLE OF WORSHIP CHURCH TRADITIONS FAMILY TRADITIONS Recommended Resources:  Annie Kratzsch and Tessa Jane, Just Nicholas (Matthi...

This episode has been re-recorded due to technical difficulties (read: user error) that affected the audio quality of our prior release. Join us as we discuss: Lost Virtues: Magnanimity Topics considered include: Definition of Magnanimity Examples of Magnanimity Abraham gave Lot the first choice of land. David refused to kill King Saul, even though he was unjustly pursued by him. David honored Sau...

Join us as we interview author and PCA Teaching Elder James Baird and discuss his book "King of Kings – A Reformed Guide to Christian Government" James formerly served at Westminster Theological Seminary and Ligonier Ministries and currently is pastor of Christian education at Covenant Church of Naples (PCA). You can purchase "King of Kings – A Reformed Guide to Christian Government" on Spruce Cre...

Join us as we discuss: Unity in Christ Topics considered include: Divisions: Sometimes Necessary Denominational Distinctives vs. Uncharitable Divisions (1 Corinthians 1:10-16) Unity Grounded in Christ: One Redeemer (1 Corinthians 1:13) Was Paul crucified for you? One Baptism (1 Corinthians 1:13) Were ye baptized in the name of Paul? One Mind (1 Corinthians 1:10;  2:16)  "Be perfectly joined togeth...

PCA Pastors Josh Owen and Aaron Garriott and Ruling Elder Gabe Williams discuss the Ordo Salutis. Topics considered include: Calling Regeneration Faith and Repentance Justification Adoption Sanctification Perseverance Glorification Resources:  Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray Your hosts: TE Josh Owen TE Aaron Garriott RE Gabe Williams Produced by: RE Gabe Williams Music by: RE Ja...

Join us as we discuss: How to Interpret Scripture: Grammar and Syntax Topics considered include: The Grammar of Ephesians 5:18: Imperative–It's a command! Passive Voice–It must be done to you. Present Tense–Continuous action Second/Plural–Y'all The Syntax of John 10:26: 26 But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. Ye believe not–statement of fact Because–conjunction g...

Join Pastors Josh Owen and Aaron Garriott as they sit down with Pastor Donny Harwood to discuss his church planting mission near Glasgow, Scotland. Learn about Donny and Courtney Harwood's calling to serve in Donny's hometown, their vision for ministry in the West End of Glasgow, and the broader goal of planting 30 churches across Scotland by 2030. Discover how Donny's background in physics and Co...

PCA Pastors Josh Owen and Aaron Garriott discuss the importance of semantic studies for reading a text. Topics considered include: ·          The Popularity of Word Studies o    Spiros Zodhiates The Hebrew-Greek Key Word Study Bible o    The Amplified Bible o    Inductive Bible Studies (Kay Arthur's Precepts ) o    Vine's Expository Dictionary ·          The Pitfalls of Word Studies o    Root Fall...

PCA Pastors Josh Owen and Aaron Garriott answer the question "Why Catechize?" Main Points: 1. Because the world catechizes 2. Because it is pedagogically profitable 3. Because it is a time-tested tool throughout church history 4. Because it helps with understanding the Bible 5. Because it provides theological guardrails 6. Because it encourages piety Recommended Resources: 1. Westminster Shorter C...

The Three Presbyteers—GA 2025 Report (Chattanooga) PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Ruling Elder Gabe Williams discuss the sermon series through the Gospel of John and the upcoming series through 2 Samuel. Topics considered include: Provisional Stated Clerk John Bise Bryan Chappel retiring for peace of the Church Interview with TGC Kept list of scandalizers of the church which he held up...

PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Ruling Elder Gabe Williams discuss the sermon series through the Gospel of John and the upcoming series through 2 Samuel. Topics considered include: ·        Gleanings from the Gospel of John ·        Why interrupt with messages following the Church Calendar? ·        Recalling the series in 1 Samuel. Saul's tyranny. ·        What's next with 2 Samuel? Go...

PCA Pastors Josh Owen and Aaron Garriott discuss Part 1 of How to Study Scripture: The Big Picture. Topics considered include: ·         Metanarrative/Mega-narrative: The Forest o    Biblical Theology: The Unity of the Bible §   Luke 24:25-27; 44-47 (promise and fulfillment) §   Matthew 5:17-20 (fulfillment) §   Hebrews 10:1 (shadow and substance) §   Galatians 3:24-4:7 (the church underage and th...

PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss How to Study Scripture: The Forest and the Trees. Topics considered include: ·         Metanarrative/Mega-narrative: The Forest o    The Whole Bible as Christian Scripture (Goldsworthy) o    Redemptive History (Vos) o    Longitudinal Themes (Greidanus) o    Typology ·         Exegesis: The Trees o    Authorial Intent §   What did t...

PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss Sphere Sovereignty and Conflicting Duties. Topics considered include: ·         What is sphere sovereignty? o    Must know authority in each sphere o    Must know duty in each sphere: "The moment duty calls, desire and inclination must be silenced" (Bavinck, Ethics , 2:77). o    "Every violation of duty tries to cover itself with a...