http://opc.org/qa.html The purpose of the OPC website's "Questions and Answers" is to respond to biblical and theological questions. Matters of church discipline, disputes, or debates go beyond the scope of our work. We recommend that you present your concerns in these areas to the appropriate judicatory. In most cases this will be to a local pastor, elder, or session. We do not want the website to replace personal involvement in, or commitment to. the local, visible church. en-us Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:04:01 EST Copyright 2007-2010 Orthodox Presbyterian Church Orthodox Presbyterian Church http://opc.org/qa.html?question_id=365 Can you explain reasons for and against observing Lent for Reformed Christians? Do any Reformed denominations observe Lent? I've noticed that it is not only a Roman Catholic practice, but many mainline denominations observe Lent. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://opc.org/qa.html?question_id=365 http://opc.org/qa.html?question_id=364 Roman Catholic, Anglo Catholic and Orthodox people address their cleric leaders with titles which seem to be unscriptural, i.e., "My Lord," "Most Rev. Father," etc. Where did these titles originate, since the apostles never used such titles for themselves? Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://opc.org/qa.html?question_id=364 http://opc.org/qa.html?question_id=363 Is it biblical to forgive someone who has sinned against us even if they have not specifically asked us to forgive them of the offense? In other words, if they remain unrepentant, are we to forgive them regardless of their hardness of heart? A companion question that goes along with the first one is this. Is it biblical to have a forgiving attitude/spirit toward an offender while not actually verbalizing the forgiveness to the offender, since they have not repented nor asked for forgiveness? Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://opc.org/qa.html?question_id=363 http://opc.org/qa.html?question_id=362 How should one properly and earnestly prepare to receive the Lord's Supper from the an OPC perspective? Maybe I am looking too hard into this matter, as I am new to the Reformed faith, and just looking for more ways to increase my knowledge of honoring God's instruction. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://opc.org/qa.html?question_id=362