Every so often, I receive letters and emails or get into discussions on the phone with various people wanting to know my position on “Arminianism;” specifically whether I believe Arminianism is a “false gospel” (and whether those believe who believe or espouse some form of it are …

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An Analysis of the Historic Creeds of the Reformed Faith on Scripture Rev. Brian M. Abshire
“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction and training in righteousness that the man of God may be perfectly equipped for every good work…” 2 Tim 3:16-17
The doctrine of Scripture has been under …

Introduction
In our church, we frequently use the word “Reformed” in sermons, Christian education classes, Bible studies and even casual conversation. Newcomers often do not quite understand what we mean by the term, and even those who have been in conservative, evangelical Presbyterian churches can be confused. I well …

In 1973, God used the witness of men working in parachurch organizations to bring me to saving faith in His Son Jesus and teach me the fundamentals of a Christian walk. While I was encouraged to attend a “Bible believing church,” no information was given about which particular one to …

Position Paper On Voting Requirements in Presbyterian Churches
Rev. Brian M. Abshire
A fundamental problem that afflicts confessional churches concerns the issue of voting membership. Members have to elect officers, ruling elders, and as occasion demands, teaching elders to rule over them. The problem arises because elders are held to a different standard than the average member …

Presbyterian Presuppositions of Judicial Process
Modern Presbyterians often find it difficult to reach the proper balance concerning judicial procedures. On the one hand, there are those of a legalistic bent who look for a judicial action to solve every problem. They flood the church courts with accusations, condemnations, complaints and …

Rev. Brian M. AbshireIn Acts chapter 6, the Apostles had to deal with a practical problem in the infant church. Jews had come from all over the world to the feast at Pentecost. The Lord God then brought more than 3000 people to saving faith in His Son Jesus. But with great …

The early American Republic was based, not on Greek philosophy or Roman political systems as is commonly taught in modern public schools, but on a consistent application of Reformed theology applied to the civil realm. Both the Puritans in New England, and the Presbyterians in the South self-consciously attempted to develop …