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Devotional reflections and long-form theological articles written by Greenville Seminary faculty, offering accessible insights on Scripture, doctrine, and Christian living.

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Small Is Beautiful?

An appeal to Reformed churches: small numbers may reflect prayerlessness and wrong motives. Pray for God’s glory, renew passion for the preaching of Christ and pursue evangelism and revival.

The Life of Faith

The writer explains that Scripture records saints’ failures so believers see that faith coexists with weakness. This fosters humility and confidence in God’s mercy.

Objections to “Objectivity”

Rejects resting assurance on baptism or sacramental signs (Federal Vision). True assurance rests on God’s promises, Christ’s finished work, and the Spirit’s inward, transforming witness and fruits.

Letter from America

Reformed minister’s American sabbatical: notes on cultural diversity, Christian hospitality, reverent worship, and a warning against redefining justification—affirming imputed righteousness.

When Loved Ones Die

A pastor reflects on losing his parents and how believers cope when loved ones die without clear faith. He urges trust in God’s righteous sovereignty, Christ’s grace, and hope in the unseen.

Dare to Be Different

Ian Hamilton exhorts Christians to ‘dare to be different’ by embracing godly manhood and womanhood, upholding biblical family roles, and resisting conformity to worldly values.

The Conscience Cleansed

Pastoral encouragement: Christ’s atoning blood cleanses even the vilest pasts; believers are justified and righteous in Him. Look up to Christ, not inward to despair.

The “Passion” — Some Concerns

A Reformed critique of The Passion of the Christ. Gibson’s vivid imagery risks medievalism and emotionalism, distracting from the preached gospel and substitutionary atonement.

The Dignity of a Bruised Reed

Devotional reflection on Rutherford’s bereavement urging humble submission to God’s providence. Encourages trusting union with Christ exemplified in Philippians 2.

The Faithful Father

After two ministers’ funerals, the author notes how their children praised fathers who lived consistently before God. He urges Christian parents to raise their children for Christ.

When the Lights Go Out

A pastoral exhortation to Christians in spiritual darkness: when God’s presence feels absent, trust His name and character and rest in His providence.

The Compassion of Christ

Reflecting on ‘Jesus wept,’ Ian Hamilton shows that true faith includes tender sympathy; Christ’s sovereign mercy comforts believers who share in his compassion and suffering.

Ending Well

A pastoral exhortation to persevere in faith, celebrating John Marshall’s faithful death. It urges believers to ‘finish the race,’ fight the good fight, and trust God’s preserving grace.

A Reformed Liturgy

Dr. Joseph Pipa urges a recovery of Reformed, Scripture-shaped liturgy and mindful corporate postures (kneeling, standing, silence, lifting hands/eyes) under the Regulative Principle.

A Psalmody Debate

Report of a 2003 Greenville Seminary debate on exclusive psalmody—whether churches must sing only the 150 Psalms—arguing the regulative principle vs broader readings.

The Purpose of Worship

Dr. Joseph Pipa explains the duty, purpose, and basis of worship from Psalm 100. He calls for God-centered, covenantal corporate worship marked by praise, communion, and edification.

Happiness in Christ

A brief devotional urging believers to seek true, lasting happiness in fellowship with God rather than in worldly things, drawing on Psalm 1, Isaiah, and John 10.

The Grace of Encouragement

An exhortation to cultivate the grace of encouragement—humble, Christlike acts empowered by the Holy Spirit that build up fellow believers and reflect Christ’s High‑Priestly compassion.

Our Glorious Destiny

A pastoral exhortation urging Christians to live heavenly-minded, rejoice in the sure hope of sharing God’s glory through union with Christ, and let that hope energize faithful service.

Lord Without End

Shows God’s infinity—timeless, spaceless, and incomprehensible—and its implications for divine attributes, revelation, and human humility, drawing on Job 11 and Reformed confessions.

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