By Pastor Stephen Hess – Every two years Ligonier Ministries conducts a national survey exploring the theological beliefs of the American public. In their most recent survey, they asked participants to respond to the following statement: “Everyone sins a little, but most people are good by nature.” The results of the survey showed that 66% […]
reformed theology, theologyBy Pastor Stephen Hess – If someone were to ask you what the central part of a Christian worship service is, how would you respond? Some Christians might say that the music is the most important part of the service and that the primary reason we gather is to sing. Other Christians might say that […]
bible, preaching, reformed theology, sermonsBy Pastor Stephen Hess – 2024 is an election year, which brings with it countless advertisements from candidates who are running for various offices in local, state, and federal government. An “office” is a role of authority that someone in leadership holds. Just as there are important offices in our government today, God established three […]
christ, doctrine, jesus, reformed theology, theologyBy Pastor Stephen Hess – One of our core beliefs at Highview is in the infallibility of Scripture. As our “Essentials” statement says, “The Bible, uniquely and fully inspired by the Holy Spirit, is the supreme and final authority on all matters on which it speaks.” When people are becoming acquainted with our church, sometimes […]
christianity, evangelical presbyterian church, presbyterianism, reformed theology, the christian lifeBy Pastor Stephen Hess – In recent days I have seen a multitude of news articles and videos covering the trial of Darrell Brooks. Brooks is the man who drove his car through the Waukesha Christmas Parade in 2021, killing six people and injuring dozens more. The trial has received national attention not only because […]
current events, reformed theology, theologyBy Pastor Stephen Hess – You may have heard it said that in life, “There are no shortcuts.” While this may be true, it certainly hasn’t stopped people from trying to find them. People who lie on resumes and college admissions applications are trying to take shortcuts to achieve success. People who get sucked into […]
reformed theology, sanctification, the christian lifeBy Pastor Stephen Hess – One of the things that visitors quickly discover when becoming acquainted with Highview is that we describe ourselves as a “Reformed” church. What does it mean to be Reformed? I usually answer this question by describing Reformed theology on two levels. At the ground level, Reformed theology is “Reformation theology.” […]
reformed theology, sovereignty of God, theology
By Pastor Stephen Hess – As we started the new year at Highview we have been focusing on our theological roots in the Protestant Reformation. 2017 marks the 500th year anniversary of the beginning of the Reformation, and consequently we have been using this anniversary as an occasion to study some of our most foundational […]
reformation, reformed theologyBy Pastor Stephen Hess – I once heard a pastor say that there are certain beliefs within the Christian faith that are “bullet beliefs.” Bullet beliefs are doctrines that are so important that you would be willing to take a bullet to defend them. These doctrines are so non-negotiable that you would give up your […]
reformation, reformed theology