The Westminster Standard

In recognition of God's faithfulness to the PCA over the last half-century, a few of the PCA's founding fathers joined TEs George Sayour, Steve Tipton, and Ryan Biese to reflect on the events leading up to the formation of the PCA and how the denomination has developed since 1973.

Grove City College Professor of Music Dr Paul Munson along with TE Sean Morris join the program to discuss Munson's book, Congregational Singing, which aims to apply biblical principles for what and how the people of God should sing in public worship.

Dr Robert Godfrey gives an overview of the seismic shift that occurred in the 20th Century in which Protestant churches largely abandoned an historic biblical theology of worship in favor of a pragmatic, charismatic worship.

Ruling Elder Matt Fender reflects some lessons learned in the Jonesboro decision and the need for the Church Courts to follow the proper procedures in our Book of Church Order. RE Fender reminds us the principles of due process manifested in our BCO have been developed over centuries to help ensure judicial fairness. By following these ancient and biblical principles, we can better walk with justice and mercy.

TEs David Strain and George Sayour join the program to discuss the challenges posed by a Progressive ethos to the PCA's faithful mission. In order to remain faithful to our mission and our confusion, we must rightly understand what Progressivism is and how it influences us. In order to remain united as the PCA, we must faithfully uphold the Confession we have subscribed. We must not succumb to a defacto "system subscription," but must remain whole heartedly a "Good Faith Subscription" church.

This lecture has been provided to us from the 2023 Reformation and Worship Conference hosted by the Midway Presbyterian Church in Powder Springs Georgia.

Harry Reeder articulates the link between Theological Liberalism and contemporary Progressivism. They are not to be the same, but Progressivism and Liberalism/Modernism share common goals, methods, and mission. Christianity must always be distinguished from Liberalism and Progressivism.

Paul Harrell is joined by former PCA GA Moderator and veteran pastor TE Dominic Aquila to discuss the case Harrell, et. al. v. Covenant Presbytery, which was decided by the General Assembly. In that case several men from a church plant in Jonesboro Arkansas were indicted and censured by the Session for violations of the Fifth and Ninth Commandments when they raised concerns about and expressed opposition to having TE Jeff Wreyford offered to the congregation as a candidate for pastor.

Pastor David Strain of FPC Jackson articulates the difference between classical theological liberalism and contemporary theological progressivism.

Machen lays out the fundamental contrast between Genuine Christianity and Modernist Religion.