Episode 37 - Lost Virtues: Magnanimity
The Three Presbyteers
Join us as we discuss: Lost Virtues: Magnanimity Topics considered include: Definition of Magnanimity Examples of Magnanimity Abraham gave Lot the first choice of land. David refused to kill King Saul, even though he was unjustly pursued by him. David honored Saul in his death and sought to care for his surviving family. Jesus prayed for His executioners. Stephen prayed for his murderers. The Problem of Protesting Too Much The Rise of Faux Masculinity What Is Magnanimity? Christ, the Model of Magnanimity Magnanimity on the Ground Guarding Against Pettiness in the Church Why Magnanimity Matters...
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Episode 36 – PCA TE James Baird author of “King of Kings A Reformed Guide to Christian Government”
The Three Presbyteers
Join us as we interview author and PCA Teaching Elder James Baird and discuss his book “King of Kings – A Reformed Guide to Christian Government” James formerly served at Westminster Theological Seminary and Ligonier Ministries and currently is pastor of Christian education at Covenant Church of Naples (PCA). You can purchase “King of Kings – A Reformed Guide to Christian Government” on Spruce Creek’s book table or online at: Kindle, audiobook, or paperback available here Or, direct from the publisher at Your hosts: TE Josh Owen TE Aaron Garriott RE Gabe Williams...
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Episode 35 - Unity in Christ
The Three Presbyteers
Join us as we discuss: Unity in Christ Topics considered include: Divisions: Sometimes Necessary Denominational Distinctives vs. Uncharitable Divisions (1 Corinthians 1:10-16) Unity Grounded in Christ: One Redeemer (1 Corinthians 1:13) Was Paul crucified for you? One Baptism (1 Corinthians 1:13) Were ye baptized in the name of Paul? One Mind (1 Corinthians 1:10; 2:16) “Be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.” “But we have the mind of Christ.” Appreciating the Unique Gifts of Particular Ministers: Thanking God for an...
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Episode 34 - Ordo Salutis: Redemption Accomplished and Applied
The Three Presbyteers
PCA Pastors Josh Owen and Aaron Garriott and Ruling Elder Gabe Williams discuss the Ordo Salutis. Topics considered include: Calling Regeneration Faith and Repentance Justification Adoption Sanctification Perseverance Glorification Resources: Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray Your hosts: TE Josh Owen TE Aaron Garriott RE Gabe Williams Produced by: RE Gabe Williams Music by: RE James Powers Logo design: Beth Cragg The Three Presbyteers is a ministry of Spruce Creek PCA in Port Orange FL. If you're in the area, please join us for worship every Lord’s Day morning at...
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Episode 33 - How to Interpret Scripture: Grammar and Syntax
The Three Presbyteers
Join us as we discuss: How to Interpret Scripture: Grammar and Syntax Topics considered include: The Grammar of Ephesians 5:18: Imperative–It’s a command! Passive Voice–It must be done to you. Present Tense–Continuous action Second/Plural–Y’all The Syntax of John 10:26: 26 But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. Ye believe not–statement of fact Because–conjunction giving reason/explanation for the stated fact. Ye are not of My sheep–statement of fact that explains the main clause. Arminianism gets this backwards: You are not my sheep because...
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Episode 31 - Church Planting in Scotland with Pastor Donny Harwood
The Three Presbyteers
Join Pastors Josh Owen and Aaron Garriott as they sit down with Pastor Donny Harwood to discuss his church planting mission near Glasgow, Scotland. Learn about Donny and Courtney Harwood’s calling to serve in Donny’s hometown, their vision for ministry in the West End of Glasgow, and the broader goal of planting 30 churches across Scotland by 2030. Discover how Donny’s background in physics and Courtney’s passion for writing intersect with their ministry, and hear how you can support their work through Mission to the World. 🎧 Learn more and support the Harwoods:...
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Episode 32 - How to Study Scripture: Words and Their Meaning
The Three Presbyteers
PCA Pastors Josh Owen and Aaron Garriott discuss the importance of semantic studies for reading a text. Topics considered include: · The Popularity of Word Studies o Spiros Zodhiates The Hebrew-Greek Key Word Study Bible o The Amplified Bible o Inductive Bible Studies (Kay Arthur’s Precepts) o Vine’s Expository Dictionary · The Pitfalls of Word Studies o Root Fallacy o Anachronism o Etymological...
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Episode 29 - Why Catechize?
The Three Presbyteers
PCA Pastors Josh Owen and Aaron Garriott answer the question “Why Catechize?” Main Points: 1. Because the world catechizes 2. Because it is pedagogically profitable 3. Because it is a time-tested tool throughout church history 4. Because it helps with understanding the Bible 5. Because it provides theological guardrails 6. Because it encourages piety Recommended Resources: 1. Westminster Shorter Catechism 2. Catechizing Our Children: The Whys and Hows of Teaching the Shorter Catechism Today by Terry Johnson 3. Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms: A Reader’s Edition, ed. Chad Van Dixhoorn...
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Episode 30 - General Assembly 2025 Update
The Three Presbyteers
The Three Presbyteers—GA 2025 Report (Chattanooga) PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Ruling Elder Gabe Williams discuss the sermon series through the Gospel of John and the upcoming series through 2 Samuel. Topics considered include: Provisional Stated Clerk John Bise Bryan Chappel retiring for peace of the Church Interview with TGC Kept list of scandalizers of the church which he held up to the camera Said everyone on list had either left the faith, left his family, or committed suicide Initial apology shifted blame to those who took still shot of video Public...
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Episode 28 - Preaching Series Update
The Three Presbyteers
PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Ruling Elder Gabe Williams discuss the sermon series through the Gospel of John and the upcoming series through 2 Samuel. Topics considered include: · Gleanings from the Gospel of John · Why interrupt with messages following the Church Calendar? · Recalling the series in 1 Samuel. Saul’s tyranny. · What’s next with 2 Samuel? God’s Kingdom through David’s dynasty. ...
info_outlineJoin us as we discuss: Unity in Christ
Topics considered include:
Divisions:
Sometimes Necessary
Denominational Distinctives vs. Uncharitable Divisions (1 Corinthians 1:10-16)
Unity Grounded in Christ:
One Redeemer (1 Corinthians 1:13) Was Paul crucified for you?
One Baptism (1 Corinthians 1:13) Were ye baptized in the name of Paul?
One Mind (1 Corinthians 1:10; 2:16)
“Be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.”
“But we have the mind of Christ.”
Appreciating the Unique Gifts of Particular Ministers:
Thanking God for an Edifying Minister
Thanking God for the Company of the Preachers
Only Ministers Afterall (1 Corinthians 3:5-8)
In Christ “all things are yours” (1 Corinthians 3:21-23)
Recommended Resources:
Hughes Oliphant Old, The Reading and Preaching of the Scriptures in the Worship of the Christian Church, 7 volumes.
David L. Larsen, The Company of the Preachers: A History of Biblical Preaching from the Old Testament to the Modern Era,
R.B. Kuiper, The Glorious Body of Christ: A Scriptural Appreciation of the One Holy Church (Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth Trust, 2006, reprint; originally Eerdmans, 1966).
Your hosts:
TE Josh Owen
TE Aaron Garriott
RE Gabe Williams
Produced by: RE Gabe Williams
Music by: RE James Powers
Logo design: Beth Cragg
The Three Presbyteers is a ministry of Spruce Creek PCA in Port Orange FL.
If you're in the area, please join us for worship every Lord’s Day morning at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM and in the evening at 6:00 PM. Education Hour is at 10:00 AM and we have a church planting prayer meeting every Lord's Day at 4:30 PM.
www.Sprucecreekpca.org