May 25: A Sermon from Robert Murray M’Cheyne
Remember to take Christ home with you. Earlier this week, we looked briefly at the life of the Rev. Robert Murray M'Cheyne. Today, we present a closer look at his…
May 24: The Reformed Presbyterian Church, General Synod
The Reformed Presbyterian Church, General Synod [1833-1965] In the preceding chapter we have seen the rise of Reformed Presbyterianism in Scotland in the seventeenth century together with its exportation to America…
May 18: The Disruption of 1843
A Foundation Stone Laid—The Formation of the Free Church of Scotland A third Reformation or a sinful schism? The power of the people in the pews or a decision by…
May 17: Rev. John Witherspoon
John Witherspoon Brings Politics into the Pulpit In our last historical devotional, we saw how the Confession of Faith cautioned synods and council from making pronouncements on political matters. In this…
May 16: The Gardiner Spring Resolutions (1861)
A Political Issue Divides the Old School General Assembly With the Old School General Assembly meeting on May 16, 1861, the unity of the nation was at stake. Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina has…