Recommended Resources
Books
Cruse, Jonathan Landry. What Happens When We Worship. Reformation Heritage Books, 2020.
An incredibly helpful and winsome resource for what worship according to God's revealed will looks like in practice.
Hart, D. G., and John R. Muether. With Reverence and Awe: Returning to the Basics of Reformed Worship. P&R Publishing, 2002.
An incredibly helpful and winsome resource for what worship according to God's revealed will looks like in practice.
Articles
“15 Passages to Read Together with Your Family.” Crossway, July 19, 2023. crossway.org.
A collection of Scripture passages that make for profitable discussion.
Allen, Lewis. “5 Tips for Creating Healthy Bible-Reading Habits.” Crossway, December 28, 2023. crossway.org.
An overview of some ways to build a lifelong habit of Bible reading.
Batzig, Nick. “How Is the Sabbath a Sign of the Covenant?” Ligonier Ministries, November 1, 2023. ligonier.org.
Batzig, Nicholas T. “Organic Christian Living in the Local Church.” Feeding on Christ, January 3, 2024. feedingonchrist.org.
Beeke, Joel R. “Biblical, Doctrinal, Experiential, and Practical.” JoelBeeke.org, June 25, 2024. joelbeeke.org.
Beeke, Joel R. “The Names of the Spirit.” JoelBeeke.org, May 1, 2024. joelbeeke.org.
Beeke, Joel R. “Who Should Pray?” JoelBeeke.org, October 12, 2023. joelbeeke.org.
A reminder that God draws people to Himself and accepts, in Jesus, our unworthy prayers.
Borvan, Daniel. “The Reformation of Prayer.” New Horizons, January 2017. opc.org.
An article from New Horizons discussing the transformation of prayer during the Reformation.
Bray, Gerald. “4 Questions about the Attributes of God.” Crossway, January 18, 2021. crossway.org.
A brief article giving helpful answers to some questions about the attributes of God.
Calvin, John. “3 Principles of Self-Denial for Every Christian.” Crossway, August 4, 2024. crossway.org.
Cassidy, James. “The Pastor's Job Description.” Ordained Servant, November 2007. opc.org.
A very helpful and detailed explanation of the duties of a pastor.
Clendinen, John. “Why We Need a Priest.” Tabletalk, November 6, 2023. tabletalkmagazine.com.
A great piece covering the beauty and necessity of Christ as our Priest.
Cruse, Jonathan L. “Worship Words: Selecting Great Hymn Texts.” New Horizons, December 2015. opc.org.
A great overview of what goes into making a useful hymn.
Currie, John. “An Unnecessary Pastoral Disconnect.” Crossway, April 20, 2024. crossway.org.
Davis, Andrew M. “Memorizing Scripture Can Be the Most Important Discipline in Your Christian Walk.” Crossway, April 23, 2024. crossway.org.
Dennison, William D. “Resurrection Living.” New Horizons, April 2001. opc.org.
DeRouchie, Jason S. “10 Reasons the Old Testament Matters to Christians.” Crossway, February 25, 2024. crossway.org.
DeRouchie, Jason S. “Help! I Don’t Enjoy Reading the Old Testament.” Crossway, February 13, 2024. crossway.org.
“The Duty of a Pastor: John Owen on Feeding the Flock by Diligent Preaching of the Word.” The Gospel Coalition, November 25, 2015. thegospelcoalition.org.
Emmert, Kevin P. “What Does It Mean to Take the Lord’s Supper in ‘Remembrance’ of Christ?” Crossway, June 4, 2024. crossway.org.
Fox, Christina. “Teach Your Kids Their Identity before the World Does.” Crossway, July 1, 2024. crossway.org.
Fozard, Chandler. “The Touchable.” New Horizons, March 1998. opc.org.
A beautiful testament to the power of God at work in the heart of His people, and a call for prison ministry.
Furman, Gloria. “A Mother’s ‘Call to Worship’.” Crossway, April 28, 2024. crossway.org.
Galbraith, John P. “What Is a Presbyterian?” Orthodox Presbyterian Church. opc.org.
Garner, David. “Church Is Not a Volunteer Organization.” Place for Truth, May 7, 2016. placefortruth.org.
A challenging read on how we ought to relate to the local church and our service to it.
Garner, David. “The Sweetness of Biblical Authority.” Place for Truth, March 21, 2017. placefortruth.org.
A helpful article on the place of the Scriptures in the heart of the believer.
Gibson, David. “Mapping the Doctrine of Total Depravity.” Crossway, May 2, 2024. crossway.org.
“The Golden Rule, Matthew 7:12.” Presbyterians of the Past, June 28, 2023.
A deep but profitable historical overview of the ethics at the center of the controversy that led to the founding of the OPC.
Hammond, George C. “The Reality of the Resurrection.” New Horizons, April 2006. opc.org.
Hinn, Costi. “10 Truths About Church Discipline.” For the Gospel, January 11, 2024. forthegospel.org.
Hoffman, Brad. “Paul’s Warning Against Backsliding.” Olive Tree, May 10, 2023. olivetree.com.
Talks about the Apostle Paul's teaching on backsliding through the lens of the Thompson Chain Reference system. Both are worthy of your attention.
“How Can We Sing the Lord’s Songs in Babylon?” The Reformed Presbyterian Witness. rpwitness.org.
A helpful reminder that our generation is not the first to go up against this fallen world and of our complete need to trust in God alone.
“How to Read a Soul-Improving Book.” Banner of Truth, June 20, 2024. banneroftruth.org.
“If Christ Sets You Free.” The Reformed Presbyterian Witness. rpwitness.org.
“In Defense of Patriarchy.” Banner of Truth, February 19, 2024. banneroftruth.org.
“Jesus the Peacemaker? Yes!” Banner of Truth, December 11, 2023. banneroftruth.org.
God always meant to save a people for Himself in exactly the way that He did. And He told us so.
Jones, Mark. “Are You a Cheap Pastor on Social Media?” Reformation21, August 22, 2023. reformation21.org.
A good reminder of the particular pitfalls of having a Christian worldview online.
Jones, Mark. “Raising (Covenant) Children Well.” Reformation21, May 9, 2023. reformation21.org.
Jones, Mark. “Raising Children Well: Baptism as an Expression of Love.” Reformation21, May 15, 2023. reformation21.org.
A challenging but helpful article that goes into detail on the importance of baptism for covenant children.
Jones, Mark. “Raising Children Well: Covenant Friendships.” Reformation21, May 25, 2023. reformation21.org.
An excellent article arguing for the necessity of encouraging covenant children to find friendship and fellowship with other covenant children.
Jong, Brian De. “Honoring the Elderly.” New Horizons, January 2017. opc.org.
A helpful article from New Horizons about the care of the elderly by their adult children.
Kessler, William B. “A Prayer with a View.” New Horizons, June 2013. opc.org.
Klerk, Jenny-Lyn de. “How Puritan Women Debunk 3 Puritan Stereotypes.” Crossway, September 15, 2023. crossway.org.
A helpful reminder not to think of any generation as too different from our own. The Puritans did great things for the Lord, but they did so with a nature like ours, sins like ours, temptations like ours.
Kruger, Michael J. “Three Reasons the Old Testament Is More Important Than You Think.” Canon Fodder, January 15, 2024. michaeljkruger.com.
Larson, Mark J. “Raised Up by the Lord: The Call of God to the Office of Pastor.” New Horizons, October 1999. opc.org.
Brief overview on the importance and centrality of God's call to men who serve as ministers.
Lems, Shane. “The Dangers of Neglecting the Assembly.” Orthodox Presbyterian Church. opc.org.
An overview of the incredible importance of church attendance.
“The Life of R. B. Kuiper: A Brief Summary.” Banner of Truth, November 21, 2023. banneroftruth.org.
A brief overview of the life of R. B. Kuiper.
Martin, Faith. “Benefits of Role-Model Biography.” The Reformed Presbyterian Witness. rpwitness.org.
McGraw, Ryan M. “Are Israel and the Church Two Distinct Peoples of God?” Crossway, June 2, 2024. crossway.org.
McGraw, Ryan M. “How to Pray at Prayer Meetings: Some Practical Suggestions.” Ordained Servant, October 2014. opc.org.
McGraw, Ryan M. “The Sabbath and Christian Living.” New Horizons, May 2021. opc.org.
McNeill, Brett A. “Church Membership and Participation in the Lord’s Supper.” New Horizons, April 2015. opc.org.
“More Alone than Ever.” The Reformed Presbyterian Witness. rpwitness.org.
A helpful overview of the problem and solution to loneliness.
Naselli, Andrew David. “What Does Free Will Mean?” Crossway, January 12, 2024. crossway.org.
Nielson, Jon. “An Attribute of God That Isn’t Discussed Enough.” Crossway, May 18, 2023. crossway.org.
A brief and helpful article about God's aseity, an aspect of His character completely unique to Him and worthy of our praise!
O'Donnell, Douglas Sean. “14 Principles for Studying the Bible.” Crossway, August 10, 2023. crossway.org.
An overview of some fundamental principles for studying the Bible profitably.
“OPC and Bible Translations.” Orthodox Presbyterian Church, August 14, 2005. opc.org.
A Q&A from the OPC addressing a question about Bible translations.
“OPC Statistician’s Report.” Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 2023.
The report of the Statistician at the OPC's 2023 General Assembly.
Ortlund, Ray. “The Ordinary Means of Grace.” Ligonier Ministries, January 25, 2016. ligonier.org.
Pace, R. Scott. “Why Preaching Is the Number One Way a Pastor Leads.” Crossway, July 2, 2024. crossway.org.
Payne, Jon D. “The Ordinary Means of Soul Winning.” Tabletalk, September 1, 2017. tabletalkmagazine.com.
Poythress, Vern S. “10 Attributes of God Viewed through the Lens of Truth.” Crossway, July 16, 2022. crossway.org.
A clear, high-level overview of the attributes of God.
Poythress, Vern S. “10 Lesser-Known References to Jesus in the Old Testament.” Crossway, April 2, 2024. crossway.org.
Reeves, Michael. “You Should Know Irenaeus.” Crossway, January 31, 2024. crossway.org.
A helpful overview of the life of an early Christian theologian.
“The Remarkable Mr. Liddell.” The Reformed Presbyterian Witness. rpwitness.org.
Ryken, Leland. “14 Lesser-Known Details about J. I. Packer.” Crossway, July 17, 2023. crossway.org.
Some fascinating biographical details about a well-known theologian.
Ryken, Philip Graham. “Why Did God’s Beautiful Plan of Redemption Involve Something So Ugly?” Crossway, August 1, 2023. crossway.org.
An insightful article that grapples faithfully with the true beauty and true ugliness of the cross.
Shaw, John S. “Evangelism in the Local Church.” New Horizons, July 2016. opc.org.
Simonnin, Stéphane. “Who Was William Farel?” Ligonier Ministries, January 17, 2024. ligonier.org.
A brief overview of an important man in the history of the Church.
Spurgeon, Charles H. “Morning and Evening: June 22.” Blue Letter Bible. blueletterbible.org.
An excellent pair of devotionals that resonated with one of your elders.
Stamps, R. Lucas. “Especially Preaching: The Ordinary Means of Grace and Christian Spirituality.” The Gospel Coalition, June 16, 2017. thegospelcoalition.org.
Stivason, Jeffrey. “Preparing for the Lord's Day.” Place for Truth, January 6, 2024. placefortruth.org.
A helpful reminder of the practical and spiritual realities of corporate worship.
Strange, Alan D. “The Church Should Mind Its Spiritual Business.” Crossway, April 17, 2024. crossway.org.
“Today in OPC History: June 12.” Orthodox Presbyterian Church. opc.org.
While not the most joyful history, the reality of this trial and its outcome should be an encouragement for the faithful believer in the OPC. We as a denomination maintain the simple truths of the Scripture and that includes the special creation of Adam.
Troxel, A. Craig. “Heady Thoughts About Your Heart.” Modern Reformation. modernreformation.org.
Troxel, A. Craig. “What Does the Bible Mean by ‘the Heart’?” Ligonier Ministries, June 28, 2024. ligonier.org.
Trueman, Carl R. “Reformed Theology.” The Gospel Coalition, April 9, 2020. thegospelcoalition.org.
A concise overview of the history and key distinctives of Reformed theology written by OPC pastor and professor Dr. Carl Trueman.
Trueman, Carl R. “Unpacking ‘No Creed but the Bible’.” Crossway, March 2, 2024. crossway.org.
A helpful and insightful article about the place and utility of creeds and confessions in the Christian life.
Vroegop, Mark. “How (and How Not) to Wait.” Crossway, June 24, 2024. crossway.org.
Waltke, Bruce K. “How (and How Not) to Read the Psalms.” Crossway, June 20, 2023. crossway.org.
A challenging but helpful article discussing how to profit from reading the Psalms.
Wetherell, Kristen. “5 Myths about Quiet Time.” Crossway, August 28, 2023. crossway.org.
The technology that allows men and women to have the Bible at their fingertips at all times is an amazing gift from God, but it didn't change the nature of God's plan for the sanctification and growth of his people at a fundamental level. Men and women still…
“What Is My Faith?” The Reformed Presbyterian Witness. rpwitness.org.
A testimony of God's providence in the life of one believer who, when looking back on the remarkable events of his life, is able to confess “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain” (1 Cor. 15:10).
Williams, Charles B. “The Shape of Things to Come.” New Horizons, June 2023. opc.org.
An excellent article in New Horizons by OPC pastor Charles Williams.
Wingard, Brian T. “The Commission of the Church.” New Horizons, November 2002. opc.org.
An OPC foreign missionary's perspective on the Great Commission.
Podcasts
“Assurance of Salvation and the Gospel Promises.” Mid-America Reformed Seminary, Podcast audio. midamerica.edu.
A podcast exploring the different grounds for a believer's assurance of salvation, starting with the gospel promises made in Scripture.
“Daily Strength: A 365-Day Devotional for Men.” Apple Podcasts, Podcast audio. podcasts.apple.com.
Daily Strength is a year-long devotional podcast that walks Christian men through Scripture passages that speak to their most pressing issues.
Ferguson, Sinclair B. “A Pattern for Our Days.” Ligonier Ministries, Podcast audio. ligonier.org.
A helpful and encouraging podcast on the Sabbath.
Ferguson, Sinclair B. “Different Kinds of Preachers.” Ligonier Ministries, Podcast audio. ligonier.org.
A short devotional podcast from Sinclair Ferguson on the different kinds of preachers.
Ferguson, Sinclair B. “Honor Your Father and Mother.” Ligonier Ministries, Podcast audio. ligonier.org.
A short and helpful overview of the fifth commandment.
Ferguson, Sinclair B. “How Important Is Preaching?” Ligonier Ministries, Podcast audio. ligonier.org.
A short devotional podcast from Sinclair Ferguson on the importance of preaching.
Ferguson, Sinclair B. “Male and Female He Created Them.” Ligonier Ministries, Podcast audio. ligonier.org.
Ferguson, Sinclair B. “The Ten Commandments.” Ligonier Ministries, Podcast audio. ligonier.org.
Ferguson, Sinclair B. “What Is Wrong with Preaching Today?” Ligonier Ministries, Podcast audio. ligonier.org.
A short devotional podcast from Sinclair Ferguson on the problems with preaching today.
“Introduction to Wisdom.” Mid-America Reformed Seminary, Podcast audio. midamerica.edu.
A helpful and brief podcast about how to read and profit from the book of Proverbs.
“John Calvin and the Institutes: A Guide to True Godliness.” Mid-America Reformed Seminary, Podcast audio, December 28, 2023. youtube.com.
A podcast discussing the beginning of the Institutes of the Christian Religion.
“John Calvin’s Institutes: The Creation of All Things.” Mid-America Reformed Seminary, Podcast audio. midamerica.edu.
Nichols, Stephen J. “5 Minutes in Church History: William Gouge.” Ligonier Ministries, Podcast audio. ligonier.org.
A brief overview of the life of William Gouge.
Trice, Nathan. “The Church as a Covenant Community.” Resurrection Presbyterian Church, Podcast audio, July 2, 2023. sermonaudio.com.
A podcast from Rev. Nathan Trice, an OPC pastor, on church membership and the church as a covenant community. The series invites listeners to “sit in” on a church membership class at Resurrection Presbyterian Church.
Trice, Nathan. “Why Is the Church So Important?” Resurrection Presbyterian Church, Podcast audio, June 25, 2023. sermonaudio.com.
A podcast from Rev. Nathan Trice, an OPC pastor, on the topic of church membership and the importance of the church. The series invites listeners to “sit in” on a church membership class at Resurrection Presbyterian Church.
Videos
Ansell, Miller. “Church Membership.” Rev. Miller Ansell, Video, July 9, 2019. youtube.com.
A video of Rev. Miller Ansell giving a helpful overview of church membership.
Ansell, Miller. “Infant Inclusion in the New Covenant.” Rev. Miller Ansell, Video, March 11, 2020. youtube.com.
A video of Rev. Miller Ansell giving a helpful overview on a fundamental part of the covenant community.
Ansell, Miller. “Peace in the Church.” Rev. Miller Ansell, Video, May 5, 2020. youtube.com.
A video of Rev. Miller Ansell giving a helpful overview on the topic of peace in the church.
Ansell, Miller. “What Is Church Discipline?” Rev. Miller Ansell, Video, August 28, 2020. youtube.com.
A video of Rev. Miller Ansell giving a helpful overview of church discipline.
Ferguson, Sinclair B. “Interceding from Heaven.” Ligonier Ministries, Video, May 9, 2024. youtube.com.
Ferguson, Sinclair B. “Peter’s Failure Was Not Final.” Ligonier Ministries, Video, April 4, 2024. youtube.com.
Ferguson, Sinclair B. “Rethinking How We Read the Bible.” Banner of Truth, Video, April 25, 2019. youtube.com.
A short, clear video on the proper way to read the Scriptures devotionally, as laid out by Rev. Sinclair Ferguson.
Ferguson, Sinclair B. “Soft-Handed Gentleness.” Ligonier Ministries, Video, February 22, 2024. youtube.com.
Sinclair Ferguson discusses the gentleness of God and the gentleness required of believers.
Ferguson, Sinclair B. “Storing Up Scripture in Our Hearts.” Ligonier Ministries, Video, January 24, 2024. youtube.com.
An excellent plea for the study and memorization of Scripture.
Ferguson, Sinclair B. “The Tremendous Challenge of Growing in Maturity.” Banner of Truth, Video, April 25, 2019. youtube.com.
An incredibly helpful video from Sinclair Ferguson on the process and necessity of growing in Christian maturity.
Ferguson, Sinclair B. “Unbelief: A Moral Issue.” Ligonier Ministries, Video, January 11, 2024. youtube.com.
Sinclair Ferguson talks about the moral issue of unbelief.
Ferguson, Sinclair B. “Will Christians Who Have Been Forgiven Answer for Their Sins in Judgment?” Ligonier Ministries, Video, November 30, 2018. youtube.com.
Sinclair Ferguson answers the question: “Even though we are forgiven in Christ, will we still have to answer for our sins?”
Hart, D. G. “What Is Reformed Militancy?” Reformed Forum, Video, July 27, 2022. reformedforum.org.
“Is Satan Bound? Or Is He the Ruler of This World?” Ligonier Ministries, Video, February 12, 2024. youtube.com.
A pastoral response to an important question for believers.
Kim, Joel. “The Sacraments as Means of Grace: An Interview with Joel Kim.” Ligonier Ministries, Video, May 25, 2024. youtube.com.
“The Local Church and Longing for Glory.” Ligonier Ministries, Video, May 25, 2024. youtube.com.
Phillips, Richard D. “The Story of Scripture.” Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, Video, November 22, 2022. youtube.com.
Thomas, Derek. “The Indwelling of the Spirit: Romans 8 with Derek Thomas.” Ligonier Ministries, Video, December 20, 2023. youtube.com.
Derek Thomas explains that the indwelling of the Holy Spirit isn't just a mere influence or encouragement, but a powerful transformation in the life of every believer.
Tipton, Lane. “What Is Union with Christ?” Reformed Forum, Video, September 19, 2022. reformedforum.org.
“What Is an ‘Ordinary Means of Grace’ Ministry?” Ligonier Ministries, Video, March 22, 2019. youtube.com.