It’s been out of print for a while but Baker is re-publishing Richard Muller’s groundbreaking work, Christ and the Decree. We’ll have copies at the WSC Bookstore and you can pre-order it at Amazon. Thanks to WSC student Josh Forrest for point . . . Continue reading →
April 2008 Archive
Review of Clowney's "Ten Commandments"
By Howard Sloan. He notes that Ed was a bit more tolerant on the 2nd commandment than the Reformed confessions. In view of the constant pressure presented to the Reformed confession of the 2nd commandment by evangelicals and others, it’s well to . . . Continue reading →
URC Church Plant on Prince Edward Island
Their first service was held on January 14, 2007. They are being supervised by Trinity Orthodox Reformed (URC), Church pastored by Rev. Al Bezuyen. They are presently searching for a pastor. They meet St. Columba Presbyterian Church, Hwy. 2, just 2 km . . . Continue reading →
1906 PTR Article on the Marrow Controversy
Thanks to John for the link
Carl is Right…Twice (Updated)
The 17th-century Reformed didn’t “narrow” Reformed theology, they broadened it and made it deeper and more catholic. He likes Danny’s commentary on the Belgic Confession!
Ames on the Atonement
At Historical Theoblogy
Bob Strimple Reviews "Expelled"
Bob Strimple was President of WSC when I was a student there in the mid-80s. He was the first professor of Systematic Theology and he is now President Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology. He is the author of The Modern . . . Continue reading →
Who or What Defines "Reformed?" (Updated)
In response to the post on Bob Godfrey’s Unexpected Journey, Arthur writes to ask, “So does someone who does not hold to every point of doctrine in the Reformed confessions be considered “Reformed”. More to the point, can a credobaptist not be . . . Continue reading →
New Audio Online: The Mission, the Mantle, and the Miracles
This is the devotion I offered in chapel this AM from 1 Kings 19 and 2 Kings 2:1-14. It doesn’t appear yet on the WSC Audio page but it is available via iTunes. WSC makes the Tuesday and Thursday chapel messages available . . . Continue reading →
Sing Psalms: New Metrical Versions of the Book of Psalms
I am enthused about my recently-received copy of a new edition of the split-leaf psalter. It is published by the Psalmody Committee of the Free Church of Scotland. As you can see, it is a “split-leaf” psalter because the tunes are on . . . Continue reading →
WSC Student Fletcher Matandika to Speak 4 May
At Evergreen PCA. Fletcher (left) is the founder of Ministry of Hope, a “community-based response for meeting the physical and spiritual needs of the growing number of children orphaned by the AIDS epidemic.” He is doing amazing work in Malawi, work which . . . Continue reading →
He’s Not Young or Restless, But He is Reformed!
Stephen Ley has an interesting review and comparison between Colin Hanson’s “Restless” and Bob Godfrey’s Unexpected Journey. I’m glad that people are becoming enthused about elements (mainly soteriology) of the Reformed faith. One problem with the “Restless and Reformed” approach is that . . . Continue reading →
The "Gospel" of Personal Relationship with Jesus
The pietists meant well but they turned “having a relationship with Jesus” into a law. If you’re afraid that you’re relationship with Jesus isn’t good enough, you’re right and you need to hear this program.
Venema on Calvin Now in Print
Thanks to Michael at Twenty-First Century Tabletalk for alerting us to the publication of Cornel Venema’s dissertation. This is a great work. I did not find it until I had finished my own thesis on Olevianus. We reached very similar conclusions about . . . Continue reading →
The Furor Over "Expelled"
Zrim commented on the earlier “Expelled” post pointing us to the Time review. Not yet having seen the film (it was sold out last Friday night and we couldn’t get in) I’m at a disadvantage in talking about the film itself. The . . . Continue reading →
Louisiana Presbytery Reverses Field on FV
Now that’s what I call repentance!
When Sin is Sin and Grace is Grace
13. Can we ourselves make this satisfaction. By no means, on the contrary, we daily increase our guilt.1 1 Job 9:2, 3. Job 15:15,16. Matt 6:12. * Matt 16:26. Only Christianity accounts for sin.
Getting Expelled (UPDATE)
UPDATE: It was sold out last night in Escondido. Whatever the critics may be saying (and they aren’t being kind; but are they being fair?) that’s pretty impressive for a documentary.
On the Abolition of Race
(HT: Anthony Carter)
Christless Christianity
In their current series, the WHI guys (Mike, Rod, Kim, and Ken) are doing a brilliant job dissecting the various pseudo-Christianities. The last two programs have been on “The Gospel According to Barnes and Noble.” At root what’s being marketed whether via . . . Continue reading →