I’ve written before about how Presbyterians changed their views on the civil magistrate and how this shift is reflected in the American revision of the Westminster Confession of Faith (WCF). When the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America adopted the . . . Continue reading →
Video: Is Reformed Christianity Dying In America? (Part 2)
In this episode, Rev. Chris Gordon, Rev. Dr. Dan Borvan, and Dr. Jim Cassidy tackle the pressing question: Is Reformed Christianity dying in America? They dive into the challenges of maintaining a confessional Reformed identity in today’s American context, where Calvinism is . . . Continue reading →
On the New Covenant (Part 1)
Arguably two of the issues that separate confessional Reformed folk from their Baptist friends are the Sabbath and baptism. For many Baptists (but not all—there are confessional Baptists who agree with the Reformed on the Sabbath) it is a given that the . . . Continue reading →
The Ark Means More Than You Think It Does
At first glance, the flood narrative may seem like a simple tale of an ancient deluge or even God’s love for animal life. That was what I was taught growing up in the church. However, it’s so much more than that. When . . . Continue reading →
Review: The Body God Gives: A Biblical Response to Transgender Theory By Robert S. Smith
Recently, I have been removing a large stump from my back yard. The task has required more than one tool at different phases of the process. At times, I need a chainsaw to get deep cuts on certain sections. Other times, I . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: All Those and Only Those (9): Is Amyraldianism Compatible with the Westminster Confession of Faith?
In this episode Dr Clark continues a series on the good news of definite atonement, and why some have struggled with it, and how we should respond. Continue reading →
Yes, It Is Really Happening
“I hope everyone is enjoying the podcast that no one is allowed to admit they listen to.” When temptation arrives, it rarely announces itself. Instead, it speaks like a familiar friend. It preys on our vanity, arrogance, and curiosity—buttons it knows how . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: All Those and Only Those (8): What Did Wilhelmus à Brakel Say About Amyraut?
In this episode Dr Clark continues a series on the good news of definite atonement, and why some have struggled with it, and how we should respond. Continue reading →
New Church Plant In Orange County: Central Presbyterian
Central Presbyterian began with a small group of believers praying for a Christ-centered, gospel-proclaiming church in the heart of Orange County. What started as informal gatherings has grown into a worshipping community rooted in the Word and reaching into the city. Continue reading →
When Community Isn’t
The contemporary use of the word community has troubled me for some time. I could not put my finger on it until today. It came to me during a drive across the vast wasteland that is Nevada. People routinely speak about the . . . Continue reading →
Truth Without Love Is Brutality, Love Without Truth Is Hypocrisy
“Jesus, why are you being so insensitive? Why don’t you care more about the people? Don’t you realize that the people you just chased out of the Temple are good guys?” In our day, we wouldn’t be surprised if this was in . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: All Those and Only Those (7): What Happened to Amyraldianism?
In this episode Dr Clark continues a series on the good news of definite atonement, and why some have struggled with it, and how we should respond. Continue reading →
John Knox On The Lord’s Supper, Part 2: Treatise On The Sacrament
In our previous installment, we noted the possibility of a trend among modern-day Protestants in adopting a softer stance toward the Roman Mass than would have been held among previous generations. Though not as prolific in his theological writings as men like . . . Continue reading →
Luther On Bound Choice: Celebrating The Recovery Of The Doctrine Of Sola Gratia (Part 2)—Erasmus Of Rotterdam
When Desiderius Erasmus (1466–1536) was born, the printing press was about fifteen years old. Paul II was Pope. Frederick III was Holy Roman Emperor. What we think of today as the Netherlands was ruled by the House of Burgundy. Luther would not . . . Continue reading →
Vos On Adam’s Probation Before The Fall
Now, it is true that our moral goodness and our righteousness can be in the closest relationship, that someone good and holy is righteous per se. But still one must be careful to note that righteousness only stems from moral goodness by means of . . . Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of July 7–13, 2025
These were the top five posts for the week of July 7–13. Continue reading →
Heidelcast For July 13, 2025: Nourish and Sustain (9): The Teaching of John Calvin on the Lord’s Supper from the Institutes (1559)
In this episode Dr Clark continues the current series, “Nourish and Sustain” Continue reading →
Heidelcast: Superfriends Saturday: Created For Communion With God: The Promise of Genesis 1 And 2
It’s a Superfriends Saturday on the Heidelcast! Continue reading →
The Literacy Crisis In America: English Majors Can’t Read
English professors often assume that students can read the novels and poetry assigned for their courses. However, like many of our colleagues, we have come to question that assumption. To gain some insight, we conducted a reading test from January to April . . . Continue reading →
The Psalm of Yahweh’s Seven Thunders: Psalm 29 (Part 2)
Psalm 29 has lifted up our eyes to the heavens to behold not weather but the glory of God in the storm and the ear-bleeding thunders of Yahweh’s voice. But you cannot really have thunder without lightning. The one necessarily comes with . . . Continue reading →