5 top Christian blog posts of the week. Posts by Randy Alcorn, Scotty Smith, Dale Johnson, and more on depression, encouragement, COVID-19 restrictions, Spurgeon, and more.

Obeying Rulers with the Reformed Tradition

At The Gospel Coalition, historical theology professor Ian Clary collates a litany of quotes from Reformed theologians, pastors, and leaders. According to Clary, they combine to lead him to conclude that:

“What are we to make of all of this? If we say that we are Reformed, and if the Reformed tradition that we so revere holds the civil magistrate in such high regard, should we not also? Should our first response to another lockdown be towards obedience rather than disobedience?”

Read Clary’s extensive citations and support for his conclusion at Obeying Rulers with the Reformed Tradition. 

The History of the Biblical Counseling Coalition 

Enjoy this podcast interview at the Biblical Counseling Coalition (BCC) with BCC Board of Director member, Pastor Deepak Reju: The History of the Biblical Counseling Coalition.

Let’s Out Encourage One Another 

If any year screamed out our need for mutual encouragement, it’s 2020. And, in a competitive culture of trying to outdo one another in negative ways, it’s a great reminder for us to out encourage


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