Independence Day!


By Dr. John Cook W


e, Americans, usually refer to the upcoming national holiday as, “The Fourth of


     - dence Day.” This is the day that we remember the signing of the Declara- tion of Independence on the 4th of 


In our day, “independence” has come to mean, “I can do whatever I - dependence Day,” you should take some time and read the Declaration and remember what many of the rea- sons were for our nation breaking away from its mother country. Most of them had to do with what we call “justice” issues. That is, what is right and just by the “Laws of Nature and nature’s God.” It was never, therefore, the intent of our independence to live free of Law but rather to be free to live by the Laws of God as they are re- vealed in His Word and in conscience. While most of us know that Thomas - dependence, many have forgotten that  - tributors of the Constitution. Adams would later write about the Consti- tution, “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the govern- ment of any other.”


This Independence Day, let us re- commit ourselves to the principles of justice, equality, morality, and the “laws of nature and nature’s God.” Furthermore, let us heed Paul’s words in 2 Timothy 2:1-4,


“First of all, then, I urge suppli- cations, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, for kings and all who are in high po- sitions, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, godly and respectful in every way. This is good and it is ac- ceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.”


Dr. John Cook is the pastor of White Oak ARP Church, GA. This was originally printed in The Link, Thomson Presbyte- rian Church.


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King’s Cross Presbyterian Church in Sapulpa Oklahoma, a member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, is seeking a minister to lead a growing conservative congregation of active believers.


Additional details of this opportunity are at https://


arpchurch.org/job/pastor-search/. Centennial ARP Church is looking for a full-time pastor.


Located in downtown


Columbia, SC, the church was established in 1897 and has been a long-standing pillar in the community. More information on the church can be found at centennialarp.org.


The church has a part time administrative assistant and a part time treasurer as well as ministry intern. The membership currently is 200 with an active membership for worship service on Sunday mornings between 80-100. We have several active Sunday School classes as well as an active women’s ministry and both a men’s and women’s bible study groups.


Our ideal candidate will meet the minimum education requirements of a bachelor’s degree and a master of divinity. If interested, candidates would need to already be ordained in the ARP church or be able to stand before the Catawba Presbytery for examination before ordination. Any time spent at Erskine College, Erskine Seminary and Bonclarken would be a plus. Resumes and/or letters of interest can be mailed to zane@fmecol.com.


Ora ARP Church is looking for a pastor. Located in a rural community near Laurens, SC, the church has been an ARP church since at least 1790. Information about the church can be found at www.oraarp.org.


The church has a part time secretary and a part time treasurer, so other duties such as preaching, visiting, and administration would be the responsibility of the pastor. Ora  The deacons and the elders use a rotation system.


Ora currently has several children that are age 7 and below along with their parents. The church has an active Women’s Ministries program as well as a dedicated choir. Average attendance on Sundays is 50, and the membership is 120. The church’s    can be made for housing.


Minimum education requirements are at least a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Divinity. Interested candidates would need to already be ordained in the ARP church or be able to stand before the ARP Second Presbytery for examination before ordination. Time spent at Erskine College, Erskine Seminary, and Bonclarken would be considered a plus. Letters of interest and resumes can be emailed to oraarpsearch@ gmail.com.


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