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Theology

John Owen and the Beatific Vision

Suzanne McDonald -
When was the last time you thought about the beatific vision? Have you ever thought about the beatific vision?! Let’s be honest, this hasn’t exactly been a prominent topic for Protestant theologians or pastors...
Reformation of the Church

Humility as a Reformed Value

Robert A. Bryant -
What does humility have to do with teaching the Bible? Much.
Theology

Theology as a Way of Life

Adam Neder -
The pressure to sell Christianity at discount prices by promising convivence and comfort is intense.
2021 Conference Keynotes

An Invitation to Combat

Richard A. Ray -
This essay is part of the address Dr. Ray delivered on Oct. 6, 2021, at the second conference sponsored by Theology Matters at Providence Presbyterian Church, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
2021 Conference Keynotes

From Christ to Christianity

James Edwards -
Dr. Edwards delivered this address on Oct. 7, 2021, at Theology Matters’ conference at Providence Presbyterian Church, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Scripture

Theological Implications of Inclusive Language in Biblical Translation

Bruce Metzger -
Since the time of the Tower of Babel problems of translation and communication have plagued individuals and nations alike.
2021 Conference Keynotes

Lord God and Lord Jesus – Part 1

James Edwards -
This address was delivered on Oct. 6, 2021, at the second theology conference sponsored by Theology Matters at Providence Presbyterian Church, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
2021 Conference Keynotes

Six Observations about Presbyterian Theological Education: The View from My Window

Jeffery Bullock -
This address was delivered on Oct. 6, 2021, at the second theology conference sponsored by Theology Matters at Providence Presbyterian Church, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
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If I were a Church School Teacher Again

Bruce Metzger -
Observation reveals that religious instruction is still very much a matter of conveying religious facts, and that this concern with religious knowledge is a Protestant characteristic. If I were a church school teacher again, I would seek constantly to emphasize the importance of Christian duties.
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Worship Matters

Walter L. Taylor -
Throughout the 500th anniversary celebration of the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther has been the principal character for reflection. At the center of Luther’s personal...
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Humility as a Reformed Value

Robert A. Bryant -
What does humility have to do with teaching the Bible? Much.
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Reformation of the Church

The Holy Spirit and Presbyterians

Richard Burnett -
The history of Presbyterianism is more but not less than a history of the interpretation of the work of the Holy Spirit. It is...
Church and Culture

A House Divided

D. Matthew Stith -
That the Presbyterian family in America is a house divided is neither a new phenomenon nor a particularly original observation. For reasons that have seemed good (or at least sufficient) to us, we find ourselves broken into what are functionally separate clans, with all of the characteristically “clannish” behavior that one would expect in such a situation.
2020 Conference Keynotes

Jesus Christ is the Life – Part 1

John P. Burgess -
Jesus offers us life, true life, life that endures, eternal life. And Jesus himself is nothing less than the life.
Theology

Why Church Leaders Should Study Theology

Mark R. Patterson -
In order to lead any organization one must clearly, accurately, and firmly perceive two realities. The first is what the organization exists to accomplish....
Scripture

Earl Palmer on Expository Preaching

Earl F. Palmer -
On May 21, 2019, Theology Matters’ Managing Editor, Richard Burnett, interviewed Earl F. Palmer at University Presbyterian Church, Seattle, Washington, where he was ordained in 1956.

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