The Westminster Standard

TEs 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...

This 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 b...

Harry 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=bFvhp3Xs5xg

Paul 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 opp...

Pastor 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/

Machen lays out the fundamental contrast between Genuine Christianity and Modernist Religion.

This 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.

In 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.org

Pastors 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...

David 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 spons...

Pastors 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.oxfordpr...

Professor 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/leaders...

Eighteen 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. ...

TE 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...

Pastors 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=jayx1389gaw

Authors 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://heidelb...

Dr 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

RE 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 Theologic...

A 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 Podca...

TE 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-...

There 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.

A 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.

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.