The Heidelblog was born in 2006–07 during the self-described, so-called Federal Vision controversy. Recently I had a conversation with a young man who was not born when that controversy began, before it was it called “the Federal Vision” controversy. Before that it . . . Continue reading →
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Heidelminicast Q&A: A Call On The Federal Vision And A Question On Church Polity
Dr Clark takes a call on the Federal Vision and answers a question about church polity. Continue reading →
Heidelcast For Dec, 10 2023: A Federal Vision Special
In this episode Dr Clark talks to the Rev Lane Keister, who, 13 years ago was serving a dual charge in South Dakota. Today he is pastor of Momence OPC in Momence, IL and he’s currently working on a PhD. In this . . . Continue reading →
Lordship Salvation, The Federal Vision, And The Covenant Theology That The Reformation Rejected
Or Why History Is Useful
More than twenty years ago, in the summer of 2001, Mike Horton and I were sitting beside a hotel swimming pool one evening during Synod Escondido, along with several ministers from our federation (denomination) of churches (the United Reformed Churches in North . . . Continue reading →
Federal Vision Qualifies Salvation By Faith Alone
Because the FV generally denies the existence of merit, many fail to understand whether there is any real concern with the FV’s formulation. But the formulation is elusive. Wilson writes, “Obedient faith is the only kind that God ever gives, and when . . . Continue reading →
Dr. Clark With NoCo Radio On The Federal Vision (Part 2)
Fun, frivolity, and even serious discussions about important issues ensue when our own Dr. Clark sits down to talk with HB contributor Mike Abendroth, on his radio show, No Compromise Radio. You can subscribe to NoCo Radio and listen to the episode in . . . Continue reading →
Dr. Clark With No Co Radio On The Federal Vision (Part 1)
Fun, frivolity, and even serious discussions about important issues ensue when our own Dr. Clark sits down to talk with HB contributor Mike Abendroth, on his radio show, No Compromise Radio. You can subscribe to NoCo Radio and listen to the episode in . . . Continue reading →
The Central Error Of The Federal Visionists: Temporary Union With Christ
The major point of deviation from biblical Calvinism comes when considering who shares in this vital, living union with Christ, with the four suggesting that all the baptized, head for head, regardless of their personal faith, share in this vital union. It . . . Continue reading →
Heidelcast Minute: The Federal Vision Theology Is Dialectical
The adjective dialectical, can refer generally to a discussion of different points of view. In this context, however, it refers to a specific theological method. In short, a dialectical theologian says contradictory things about the same at the same time. It is . . . Continue reading →
Heidelcast Minute: Understanding The Roots Of The Federal Vision
Resources Resources On The Federal Vision Theology Source episode: Heidelcast 55: Why We Can’t Move On (1) Should I Buy It? (1) Should I Buy It? (2) Resources On Norman Shepherd
James White: The Federal Vision “Stands In Opposition To The Gospel”
How can anyone not read [the Federal Vision theology] as blatant, unvarnished sacerdotalism that stands in opposition to the gospel….
The Federal Vision Has A Different Definition Of Faith
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Heidelcast Minute: The Federal Visionists Deny The Protestant Distinction Between Law And Gospel
We deny that law and gospel should be considered as hermeneutics, or treated as such. We believe that any passage, whether indicative or imperative, can be heard by the faithful as good news, and that any passage, whether containing gospel promises or . . . Continue reading →
Heidelcast Minute: What Keeps Federal Visionists From Joining Rome?
Here is the original episode: Heidelcast 28 With Lane Keister: Does The Federal Vision Theology Lead To Rome? Here are all the episodes of the Heidelcast. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe directly via RSS Call the Heidelphone anytime at (760) 618-1563. Leave . . . Continue reading →
Heidelcast Minute: The Reformed Churches Have Rejected The Federal Vision
Heidelcast Minute: The Federal Vision Is A False Gospel
I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to . . . Continue reading →
Heidelcast 131: The Heidelcast Is Back And So Is The Federal Vision
You asked for it, you got it. The Heidelcast is back after an 11-month hiatus. Did you miss me? Episode 130 was part of the series on the doctrine of God. If the Lord permits, we will get back to that series . . . Continue reading →
Heidelcast Minute: “Fundamentally I Believe That The Federal Vision Is A Denial Of The Gospel”
Heidelcast 53: The Story Of The Meyers Case And State Of The FV Controversy (Pt 1) Resources On The Federal Vision Theology Here are all the episodes of the Heidelcast. The Heidelcast is available wherever podcasts are available. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts. . . . Continue reading →
Heidelcast Minute: What Is The Federal Vision About?
Thanks to Austin Olson for this. Stay tuned for more Heidelgoodness. Here is Heidelcast episode #55.
Just In Time For Reformation Day: The Return Of The Federal Visionists (And Their Allies)
Most of the confessional Reformed denominations took formal positions or at least received study papers rejecting the self-described Federal Vision theology a little more than twelve years ago. Because the original debate is so far in the rear view mirror, it seems . . . Continue reading →