Thoughts on Public Prayer, authored by Samuel Miller, is a comprehensive treatise on the nature, history, and importance of public prayer, particularly within the   Presbyterian tradition. Addressed to younger ministers and candidates for ministry, it explores the biblical foundations and historical practices of   public prayer, contrasts extemporaneous prayer with liturgical forms, and emphasizes the need for both spiritual fervor and cultivated skill in leading   congregational prayer. Miller argues that excellence in public prayer is vital for effective ministry and should be pursued with diligence, study, and reliance   on the Holy Spirit.

In this address, Religious Life of Theological Students, B.B. Warfield challenged theological students to cultivate a vibrant, disciplined spiritual life centered on both personal devotion and the communal worship of the seminary community. He argued that theological education should not only engage the intellect but also nurture the spiritual vitality essential for ministry. Warfield underscored the necessity of public worship, pointing to its role in fostering a shared spiritual identity and supporting individual piety. He also highlighted the centrality of private devotion and theological study as means of maintaining a profound relationship with God.

When sorrow enters the home, what does a pastor say—first to himself, then to his flock? In The Broken Home, B.M. Palmer doesn’t offer theory, but theology tested by personal grief. With tenderness and fidelity to Christ, Palmer gives us a model of how a shepherd suffers—quietly, scripturally, and with hope. It provides help for the grieving, and also for those who minister to the grieving. This episode offers a timely meditation on grief, ministry, and the kind of spiritual comfort our churches still desperately need today.

Impeccable by William Swan Plumer is a pastoral work written to encourage believers unsettled by rising theological error in post-Civil War America. Plumer defends the biblical truth that Christ, as the incarnate Son of God, was not only sinless but incapable of sinning. This doctrine affirms the absolute sufficiency of Christ’s obedience and the unshakable certainty of our salvation. In a time when Christological confusion persists, Plumer’s clarity remains deeply relevant for the Church today.

Systematic Theology (1872-1873)

Hodge in his Systematic Theology defends the orthodox position that the Scriptures – given by divine inspiration of the Holy Spirit – are both infallible (not capable of error) and inerrant (without error). The implications of this doctrine are very significant in regards to the authority by which Christians are to be governed in matters of faith and practice.

Archibald Alexander’s Thoughts on Religious Experience stands as a classic in Reformed pastoral theology, offering a penetrating exploration of the inner dynamics of Christian life. Drawing from decades of ministerial experience, Alexander traces the spiritual journey from early convictions and conversion to the trials and consolations of aged believers. With careful attention to the work of the Holy Spirit and the role of Scripture, he examines the diverse patterns of growth, doubt, assurance, and sanctification that mark the believer’s pilgrimage. The expanded 1844 edition includes pastoral letters that provide seasoned counsel across generational lines, enriching the book’s enduring value for spiritual formation.

This podcast is built on a very simple conviction: in order to be faithful in the present, we must be rooted in the past. The old paths of Presbyterianism in the 18th and 19th century have much to teach us about the path we walk today.

In weekly 30 minute episodes, we will reflect on the lives and works of figures such as Archibald Alexander, B.M. Palmer, and Charles Hodge. We will consider enduring themes–prayer, Christian experience, and the church–matters of eternal significance for the people of God until Christ returns.

Dr. Jonathan L. Master (President) and Mr. Pat Daly (Vice President) join longtime host Zachary Groff (Director of Advancement & Admissions) in the studio for Zack's final episode as the host of Confessing Our Hope. They discuss Mr. Daly's new role as Vice President, the Seminary's new partnership with Radius International, the future of the podcast, and Zack's new call as Pastor of Antioch Presbyterian Church (PCA) in nearby Cashville, SC.

In this episode of the Faith & Practice segment, Dr. Pipa handles a variety of questions from listeners, and the hosts make an important announcement about the future of the podcast. To submit a question, please contact [email protected] or visit gpts.edu/gpts-podcast.

In this episode of the podcast, Zachary Groff interviews Dr. Jon D. Payne (Senior Pastor, Christ Church Presbyterian (PCA); Executive Coordinator, Gospel Reformation Network) about the upcoming 2022 GRN National Conference, "The Church's One Foundation" to be held at Briarwood Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Birmingham, Alabama on May 4-5, 2022. For more information on the Conference and how to register yourself or your congregation, please visit gospelreformation.net/events.