That’s the old canard that the Emergent Village folks appear to be trotting out (HT: Daily Scroll). Honestly, I wonder where this lot went to school. I noted the strange historical story that EV folk tell themselves in my essay in Brian . . . Continue reading →
December 2008 Archive
Freemasons a Cult?
The late Walter Martin used to argue that they are. Now you can see the video. In the limited reading I did back in the late 80s I came to the same conclusion. Back then the lodges were on the decline and . . . Continue reading →
Jason is Reading RRC
At De Regnis Duobus (Concerning the Two Kingdoms).
Wes is Reading RRC
On the question of “simul iustus et peccator.”
England's Past Being Erased?
The Telegraph has an interesting story concerning revisions made to the Oxford Junior Dictionary. One of the more striking assumptions behind the revision is that children need a special dictionary, and that urban, late modern, religiously pluralist or secular children need a . . . Continue reading →
Zwingli and the Reformed Confessions on the Supper
The question came up on the PB whether Zwingli gets a bum rap on the Supper. It’s true that Zwingli has on the receiving end of the stick. This has provoked a reaction, led most recently by W. P. (Peter) Stephens in . . . Continue reading →
Sometimes the "Two Kingdoms" Ethic is Really Useful
As in this case. Christians need to stop speaking nonsense, especially to those whom we seek to win for Christ. It’s not a binary choice. In the civil kingdom, a kingdom of law and justice, where grace and love, to quote John . . . Continue reading →
What are the Virgin Conceptions In Your Life?
There are some passages that just don’t lend themselves to stereotypical, modern, evangelical preaching.
The Problems with Paraphrases and Continuing Revelation
My interest here is not so much paraphrastic Bible translations. Though these may not be good for ecclesiastical use (e.g. worship) or close study, like a commentary a paraphrase can put light on a passage or otherwise edify. Rather, my concern here . . . Continue reading →
Which Has Priority: Private Devotion or Public Worship?
This question arises on the PB. I reply: Well, as I argue in RRC, there’s a strong case to be made from Scripture and the confession (defined broadly and narrowly) that, in Reformed theology, the public “means of grace” (the “due use . . . Continue reading →
Seminary Saturday 6 December 2008
Features from the WSC website that you shouldn’t miss: WSC Disctinctives Meet a Graduate: James Lim (MDiv ’04) WSC has its own line of clothing! (fleeces. sweatshirts, polos, caps and more).
Brakel on Law and Gospel
Thanks to Shane for this!
Audio Quote of the Week: Why the Media Ignore Confessional Churches
From Mollie Ziegler Hemmingway of GetReligion.org on one reason why the media ignore confessional churches. Here’s the quote (thanks to Philip Walker). It’s in this interesting interview from Issues Etc.
Audio: Recovering the Reformation
Here is the audio (at sermonaudio.com) from the Recovering the Reformation conference held over Reformation Day weekend this fall at Springs Reformed Church (RPCNA) in beautiful Colorado Springs. Once again, I’m grateful to Pastor David Reese, to Shawn Stickel and everyone there . . . Continue reading →
Gregory is Reading RRC
At Honest to Blog
The History of the PC in Pics
Here (HT: Gadget Lab) More here.
Nick's Review of RRC Continues
Part 3 (QIRE) Part 4 (the recovery begins) Read the book for yourself.
Audio: Larry Rast on Contemporary "Evangelicalism"
Todd interviews LCMS historian Larry Rast on “Christless Christianity.” I always learn from Larry and this episode of Issues Etc is no exception. Good stuff.
More From Girardeau on Faith Alone
Thanks to Wes White for posting this. Here is a brief bio of Girardeau.
The Dec Issue of the HRA Newsletter is Out
Here. This month features an essay by our own pastor Danny Hyde.