On the last episode of 3GT, the guys discussed the doctrine of perseverance as treated by the Synod of Dort. But they did not discuss one important issue related to it. What about all the scriptural warnings to the church about falling away from Christ? If people in the church can fall away, does that … Continue reading Episode 151: Trembling at the Threatening
At a recent conference, the RPTS faculty addressed the doctrines of grace known as TULIP that came out of the Synod of Dort. So the guys start asking the prof about his talk on the perseverance of the saints. Well, they eventually get to it after they figure out who pays the greater price in … Continue reading Episode 150: Dort on Perseverance
Behind the scenes, Barry and Kyle continue to give Scott a great deal of coaching in hosting an episode. Don’t hit your mike! Get your kids off the internet! But don’t yell at them! Work on smoother introductions and conclusions! And the list goes on. So the guys take to the air with the subject. … Continue reading Episode 149: Coaching & Mentoring in the Church
Remember him? He was the guy who lost an ear to Peter’s sword, at least temporarily. After putting his ear back on, the Lord told Peter to put down the sword. In the face of increasing violence in our nation, is that what we should do? Just put down the guns? Is gun control the … Continue reading Episode 148: His Name was Malchus
One of the 3GTers has an interesting middle name, which leads to a backstory and provides a bit of a chuckle as the episode gets underway. Yet the tone quickly becomes more serious, as the guys discuss prayer in the local church. They share about the strengths and weaknesses of the prayer life of the … Continue reading Episode 147: Encouraging a Spirit of Prayer in the Church
After another week away due to some summer fun, the guys are back at it in real fashion. For they tackle the subject of foolish rulers. In a refreshing change for Barry, Scott and Kyle first discuss all the titles they would like to be called. After that is settled, Domine Borg leads the guys … Continue reading Episode 146: When a Fool Becomes King
One thing the 3GTers realize they have in common. They all are, or at least have been, part of little churches. So they start a conversation about it. They first define what size church would be classified as a small one. They discuss the advantages of being in a fellowship where everyone knows each other. … Continue reading Episode 145: Little Churches
When Sir Scott walks into a home, he’s going to look not in your medicine cabinet but certainly at your library. For he believes, and Kyle and Barry agree, that you can read a man by what he’s reading. So he peppers the guys with questions about their libraries. What prominent theologians guide their thinking? … Continue reading Episode 144: Read Me Like a Book!
After discussing whether the “G” in 3GT should stand for “Gentlemen” to encourage more dignity on the podcast, the gents get down to business on this episode’s topic. Why does the minister hold up his hands and quote a Bible verse at the end of the worship service? Though seemingly a small ritual, quite a … Continue reading Episode 143: What’s Up with the Benediction?
Moses’ raised hands, blessing Joshua in the battle against the Amalekites below him, became too heavy to hold up any longer. Yet Aaron and Hur stood on either side and supported his arms in his ministry. Similarly, many pastors become weary in their labors in the pastorate. How can churches support and strengthen them? The … Continue reading Episode 142: Lifting Your Pastor’s Hands
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