The Three Presbyteers

PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss biblical patriarchy. Topics considered include: ·         Down with the Patriarchy! The Battle Cry of Feminism and Egalitarianism ·         Patriarchy Is a Given: God's Design o    1 Timothy 2:11-15 Paul's Argument from Creation & Fall o    1 Corinthians 11:3 o    Household Codes (Ephesians 5:22-6:9; Colossians 3:18-4:1; 1 Peter 2:...

PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss Paedocommunion. Show notes are included below after the credits. Produced by: RE Gabe Williams Music by: RE James Powers Logo design: Beth Cragg The Three Presbyteers is a ministry of Spruce Creek PCA in Port Orange FL.  If you're in the area, please join us for worship every Lord's Day morning at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM and in the ev...

PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss The Heresy of Christian Zionism.   Topics considered include:   • The Heresy of Two Distinct Peoples of God: Israel and the Church • The Heresy of Two Distinct Paths of Salvation: Corporate/Ethnic Election in Abraham & Justification by Faith in Christ Alone • The Heresy of the Reinstitution of the Sacrificial System of the Mosaic E...

PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss evening worship.   Topics considered include:   1. History of Evening Worship 2. Exegetical Grounds for Evening Worship 3. Benefits of Evening Worship   Recommended Resources:   1. Recovering the Lost Treasure of Lord's Day Evening Worship by Jon D. Payne | https://gospelreformation.net/recovering-the-lost.../ 2. The Day of Worship...

PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss the idea of the rapture. Topics considered include: • What is the rapture and what are the various views of it in Christian theology? • 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 • Revelation 4:1 • Tribulation • Matthew 24:40-41 Resources and comments: • https://learn.ligonier.org/articles/what-is-the-rapture • https://learn.ligonier.org/devotionals/...

PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss the idea that it is impolite to discuss politics and religion. Topics considered include: ·         Is it impolite to talk about politics and religion? ·         What societal events and ideas foster this mindset? ·         Enlightenment response to wars of religion ·         American Establishment—pluralism ·         Hyper-spiritu...

PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss in vitro fertilization (IVF) Topics considered include: ·         What exactly is IVF? ·         What is the process of IVF? ·         How should Christians think about IVF? ·         "What if I or someone I love has done IVF?" Resources and comments: ·         "A Biblical View of In Vitro Fertilization" : https://abolitionistsrisi...

In response to a question from one of our members, PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss violence and gore in entertainment and the implications for the Christian viewer.   Topics considered include: • Christian Liberty of Conscience under the Law of God • Faith, Hope, and Love: Is It Profitable? • Violence and Gore in Scripture: What's the Point? • Reality of Battle w...

In response to a question from one of our members, PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss the topic of speaking in tongues.   Topics considered include: • Glossolalia in the Bible vs. Modern Practice of Glossolalia • The Abuse of Tongues in Corinth • Foreign Speech as a Sign of God's Judgment • The Impermanence of Tongues and Prophecy   Resources and comments: • Acts 2:...

In this first installment of "Bible Difficulties", PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell consider the conquest of Canaan and answer the question, "Did Command Genocide?".   Topics considered include:   • Why do we find some topics in the Bible difficult? • God is holy and sovereign and has prerogatives we do not. • What is a genocide? • The purpose of the conquest of Canaan.  ...

PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss Abortion and Amendment 4 in Florida Topics considered include: ·         What does Amendment 4 say? ·         What would it mean if it passed? ·         How can I help defeat this ballot initiative? Resources and comments: ·         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0oTRGxTXt4 ·         https://votenoon4florida.com/ Produced by: RE...

PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss what we do during the Lord's Supper. Topics considered include: ·         Wait on God. ·         Observe the sacramental elements and actions. ·         Sorrow for sin. ·         Feed on Him by faith. Resources and comments: ·         Westminster Larger Catechism 174 ·         The Lord's Supper by Robert Letham ·         The Myster...

PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss Reformation Day. Topics considered include: • October 31, 1517 Martin Luther's 95 Theses • Luther, Zwingli, Calvin, & Knox • French Huguenots  • English Reformation Resources and comments: • https://fivesolasmedia.com/worldwide-reformation-day-celebration/ • https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/what-reformation-day-all-about • h...

PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss Halloween. Topics considered include: ·         All Hallows' Eve & All Saints' Day ·         The Martyrs' Faithful Witness unto Death ·         The Martyrs' Continuing Witness to Christus Victor ·         The Devil Loves to Be Feared and Hates to Be Mocked Resources and comments: ·         https://www.persecution.com   Voice of the...

PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss the office of Deacon.   Topics considered include:   ·         Duties: Steward the Love/Resources of the Church ·         Spirituality of the Office and Work ·         The Deacon's Wife (1 Timothy 3:11)   Resources and comments:   ·         PCA Book of Church Order Chapter 9 – "The Deacon" ·         Cornelis Van Dam, The Deacon   P...

PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss the office of Elder. Topics considered include: ·         Titles: Bishop, Elder, Pastor ·         Duties: Oversight, Counsel, Teaching, Leading ·         What about divorce? Youth/Novice/Maturity? Unruly/unbelieving children? Marital Status? ·         How do we measure ability to teach? Theological preparation? Resources and commen...

PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss Biblical Leadership. Topics considered include:   • Calling • Character • Competency   Resources and comments:   • John 10:11-14 • 1 Timothy 3:1-13 • Titus 1:7-11 • 1 Peter 5:1-4 • Matthew 8:9   Produced by: RE Gabe Williams Music by: RE James Powers Logo design: Beth Cragg   The Three Presbyteers is a ministry of Spruce Creek PCA...

** The audio is a bit wonky on this episode. It's audible but does sound a bit robotic from time to time.  The content is still top notch so we hope you find it edifying. PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss how SCPCA nominates and elects Ruling Elders and Deacons. Topics considered include Calling         Character         Competency Resources and comments:          ...

PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss baptism and, ask specifically, can we improve upon  our baptism? What does that even mean? Topics considered include:          The Meaning of Baptism          The Purpose of Baptism          The Comfort of Baptism Resources and comments:         Westminster Larger Catechism 167          When? (1) during temptation and (2) during th...

During this episode Teaching Elders Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss the book Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier. Topics from the book include:         Healers Can Harm: Treating the Healthy with Procedures for the Sick         Therapy Goes Airborne: Turning Teachers & Parents into Therapists          Full of Empathy & Mean as Hell          Spare the Rod, Drug the Child Resources...

During this episode Teaching Elders Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss Westminster Confession of Faith 5.1-4 in relation to the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.   Topics considered include: • How God's providence extends to all things. • God's sovereignty does not nullify man's moral responsibility.   Resources: • Westminster Confession of Faith 5.1-4 • Genesi...

During this episode Teaching Elders Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss the implications of life in the "digital world" for Christian families. They will touch on subjects such as:   • Dangers of a Digital World: (1) Preoccupation, (2) Persuasion, (3) Purity • Guidance for Parents: (1) Digital Minimalism; (2) Critical Adoption; (3) Disciplined Operation   Scripture references: •...

During this episode Teaching Elders Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss family worship. They look at the biblical command for parents (especially fathers) to lead their families in this practice and discuss some of the ways they lead their own families. Helpful resources mentioned during the show include: The Family Worship Bible edited by Michael Barrett & Joel Beeke A Neglecte...

In this episode, Teaching Elders Josh, Aaron, and Robert talk about the Lord's Supper; who should and shouldn't partake and why, how to prepare for the Lord's Supper, frequency and why it matters, and more.   This episode was recorded when the podcast was in its infancy so you will notice some differences in the set and broadcast quality compared to future episodes. None of that takes away from th...

Josh, Aaron, and Robert give an update on some of the more controversial actions of the PCA General Assembly held in Richmond, VA this past June 2024.