The Board of Theology Matters
The Board of Directors of Theology Matters comprises pastors, theologians, and elders committed to the journal's vision of biblical, Reformed, evangelical, and thought-provoking theological reflection. Documents under this byline represent the Board's collective theological work.
2025
Two essays
Reprinted from a 1950 volume, this essay insists the Bible's whole message reduces to one staggering claim: God has spoken. The author argues that making this…
Gender, Sex, and the KingdomWinter 2025
The Standing Theological Committee of ECO presents an eschatological account of gender and sexuality: not a backward-looking standard, but the new creation Christ is making. Rooted…
2024
One essay
Keeping Our Vows: A Pledge of Presbyterian OfficersSummer 2024
Theology Matters joins a public pledge for Presbyterian officers facing an overture that would compel them to affirm what they do not believe. Reading like an…
2011
One essay
Letter from the PFFM Board of DirectorsIssue 4, 2011
What should faithful Presbyterians do after the PC(USA) dropped its “fidelity and chastity” standard in 2011? The Board traces the counterfeit gospel back to the Re-Imagining…
2010
One essay
Three Important Votes in the Presbyteries: A Fourth Issue Affects Every CongregationIssue 4, 2010
Which votes do the presbyteries face after the 219th General Assembly? Theology Matters recommends a no vote on three amendments and warns of a fourth issue,…
2008
Three essays
Preparing for the Debate on Amendment BIssue 5, 2008
What is at stake when the presbyteries vote on Amendment B? This short note from the Board of Theology Matters introduces an issue gathered to help…
A Note from the Board on the 218th General AssemblyIssue 4, 2008
How should faithful Presbyterians answer a General Assembly that has blurred the church’s ordination standards? The Board of Theology Matters says it will speak out against…
The Reformation of the ChurchIssue 4, 2008
Why does God let false teachers trouble his church at all? Opening a new regular feature, the Board turns to Calvin on 2 Peter: the turmoil…
2005
Two essays
The Report of the Task Force on Peace, Unity and Purity will NOT bring Peace, Unity or Purity to our DenominationIssue 5, 2005
What would the Peace, Unity and Purity Task Force Report change in practice? Introducing the issue, the editors set out the renewal groups’ opposition, the proposed…
Created, Loved, & Called: Looking at the Issues of Life From the Perspective of Christian Faith, Part 2Issue 1, 2005
When does a human life begin, and what has the church said about the unborn? Sessions four and five of this Presbyterians Pro-Life curriculum turn to…