#44 – Faith and Practice #3

In this third edition of the “Faith and Practice” segment Dr. Joseph Pipa sits down and interacts with questions from our listeners.

How should Christian, and especially Reformed, parents respond to the recent decision by the Boy Scouts of America to allow openly gay boys to join the BSA? Pastor Rick Philips, at the Reformation21 Blog, advised
Christian parents to wait until the end of the year to leave the Boy Scouts. He also seemed to suggest that parents with young boys almost ready to obtain the rank of Eagle might consider staying on until their sons obtain that rank. What would Jesus do? Or, more appropriately, what principles can Christian parents glean from the Holy Word of God regarding this matter?

– Jon from SGray Court, South Carolina

Dr. Pipa,

Thank you for your labors in Christ’s Kingdom. It seems, regrettably, in many cases that full subscription to the Westminster Standards (Confession & Catechisms) by potential officers is becoming more and more prevalent. When a minister takes an exception to the Confession, in what capacity are they permitted to let their non-confessional position be known to others? The ability to take exceptions seems to be counter productive in our churches. I am not sure exactly what kind of exceptions the OPC allows, but maybe you could elaborate a bit on my questions here?
– Josh from Dallas, TX

What are some ways to involve toddlers in our keeping the Lord’s Day? How do we manage to devote the day to the Lord when our little ones are at the age where they don’t really know the significance of the day just yet?
– Jessi from Casa Grande, Arizona

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