Readers of the Heidelblog know that R. Scott Clark has helped countless people understand the confessional Reformed tradition in new and richer ways. Scott has been laboring to this end for more than thirty years by teaching church history at Westminster Seminary . . . Continue reading →
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In this episode, Dr. Clark discusses the modern teaching of the Roman Catholic Church on justification, focusing on the their 1994 catechism. Dr. Clark then considers the historical events that give context to what happened in 1994. Finally, he takes a look at “Evangelicals and Catholics Together (ECT),” a landmark ecumenical initiative and statement launched in the United States in 1994, and other statements and declarations that have come out since then. Continue reading →
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The Heidelshop is growing! We just added several new items chief among them our first book, Harrison Perkins, ed., Remembering the Reformed Confession: Theology, Piety, and Practice (Heidelberg Reformation Association, 2026). Also new in the shop is a stainless steel, copper-insulated water . . . Continue reading →
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Happy Richard Baxter Day to all who celebrate. Continue reading →
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Each week as my church gathers to worship, we use the words of Psalm 124:8 to declare that our help is found only in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth. The truths sung in Psalm 75 say that . . . Continue reading →
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In this episode, the Superfriends answer a question about how to think about the claim that there is a lack of evidence for paedobaptism in the first and second centuries. In responding to this claim, they present the evidence from the first century, primarily from Scripture, and then continuing on into the second century by giving example from early church writings. Continue reading →
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In this episode Brad Isbell and Dr Clark interact with some observations from Heidelcast listener Jonathan, who was responding to a recent Heidelminicast on the topic of slow growth among confessional Reformed churches. His observations lead to a wide-ranging and lively discussion of Reformed church life, worship and more. The hosts also answer a question from Daniel about why Dr Clark has spoken about God the Son as the Lord God identified in Genesis 3:8. Continue reading →
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It’s hard to describe exactly what freedom feels like. But for me, I can capture it in a single moment. I was arrested last October when the Chinese government conducted coordinated raids on members of the church where I serve as lead . . . Continue reading →
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In this episode, Brad welcomes special guest Rev. Everett Henes. The Heidelblog is publishing a series by Rev. Henes called, “The Forgotten Christian Art of Dying Well,” in which he considers how Christians are to understand dying from a historical approach. Continue reading →
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Importantly, the “you” in Genesis 3:1-5 is plural (“you all”): “for in the day you (all) eat of it, your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil” (vs 5). Because of her sinful desire, she ate and . . . Continue reading →
Book Review
Worship is at the very heart of the Christian life. The first question of the Westminster Shorter Catechism is, “What is the chief end of man?” The answer is, “Man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy him forever.” In a . . . Continue reading →
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You may have noticed a change in my X biography and wondered why it now says: “Teaching Elder in the Eastern Canada Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of America.” Having been a Baptist all my life, I have now become a Presbyterian. . . . Continue reading →
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After an animated exhortation to sinners, an invitation is given to all who “desire the prayers of Christians,” who are “determined to seek salvation,” . . . to come forward and kneel at a particular seat or seats in front of the . . . Continue reading →
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Join the Heidelcast for the weekly live streaming show featuring R. Scott Clark and Brad Isbell. Heidelcast Live! will be live at 9:00 AM Pacific/Noon Eastern, TODAY right here on the Heidelblog, on the Heidelcast Youtube channel and on the Heidelcast X account. Continue reading →
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In this episode, the Heidelcast welcomes Brad Isbell to the mic. Brad is a ruling elder at Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Oak Ridge, TN, board member of More In The PCA, former co-host of the Presbycast podcast, editorial member of Presbyterian Polity, and treasurer of the Heidelberg Reformation Association. Continue reading →
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In the history of Reformed theology, some scholars describe a significant development in the theology of the sixteenth-century magisterial Reformers and their heirs in the seventeenth century. One area of ongoing debate concerns covenant theology. Many modern critics argue that the covenant . . . Continue reading →
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Join the Heidelcast for the weekly live streaming show featuring R. Scott Clark and Brad Isbell. Heidelcast Live! will be live at 9:00 AM Pacific/Noon Eastern, Wednesday November 4, 2026 right here on the Heidelblog, on the Heidelcast Youtube channel and on the Heidelcast X account. Continue reading →
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‘Christ, who is our life, shall appear.’ There are two appearings, we know, of Christ; his first appearing and his second appearing. His first appearing was to work our salvation; his second shall be to accomplish and finish what he hath begun . . . Continue reading →
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In part 2 of this series, I addressed the problems of young women who want to get married and have children yet feel discouraged and doubtful about their prospects of finding a mate. The feminist movements have taught young women to demonize . . . Continue reading →
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These were the top five posts for the week of October 26–November 1, 2026. Continue reading →
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In this episode, Dr. Clark talk with special guest Patrick O’Banion about his work and publications on Italian Reformer Girolamo Zanchi (1516-1590). They discuss Patrick’s most recent work, “Five Books on the Nature of God, or On the Divine Attributes, Volume I,” published by Merchant Royal Press.
First published in 1577, Reformed theologian Girolamo Zanchi’s Five Books on the Nature of God, or On the Divine Attributes is one of the most in-depth and significant treatises on theology proper written during the post-Reformation period. Exegetically driven, informed by cutting-edge scholarship, pastorally focused, and deeply engaged with the long tradition of classical Christian reflection upon God, Zanchi’s work presents and awe-inspiring vision of the who God is and what He is like, especially as He makes Himself known to His people in Christ.
In addition to a historical and theological introduction, this first of five volumes includes modern English translations of Zanchi’s letter to Prince John Casimir, his brief letter to the reader, and the complete first book of The Nature of God, which takes up the divine names as its central topic.
Patrick graduated from Westminster Seminary California (MA, Historical Theology) and earned his PhD in history at St Louis University. He was professor of History at Lindenwood University (St. Charles, MO) 2009–19. He has also published three books on early Modern Spain and numerous articles in academic journals. He is the translator of Girolamo Zanchi, The Spiritual Marriage between Christ and His Church and Every One of the Faithful. Patrick was ordained as a ruling elder in the PCA in 2008 and he is now licensed to preach by the Siouxlands Presbytery, PCA. Continue reading →
