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March/April 2024


Moderator’s Challenge - The Priorities of Worship and Evangelism


If the priority of biblical worship is lost, it seems almost inevitable that the priority of evangelism will also be diminished. —Rev. Rob Patrick


Synod Emphasis - The Regulative Principle We must not despise the glory of the holiness of God as we draw near to Him! Christ Himself leads the prescribed worship of the assemblies on earth.—Rev. James Hakim


In 10 Years The future of the church is still outside of it. —Rev. John Cook


24 Christian Doctrine as an Organism


Focusing our attention on one particular doctrine to study can have  a whole, that is, considering the nature and function of Christian doctrine. —Dr. David Smith


28 What is the Church?


If we want to be concerned for our nation and culture, our priority must be the renewal of the church. —Dr. R.C. Sproul


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