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2008 Archive
Is Google Making Us Stupid?
Carl reminds us of a fascinating article on the Atlantic website that got lost in the end of the semester paper shuffle. I see the effect in my students and I see it in myself. The thing I’m concerned about is how . . . Continue reading →
MNA Response to the Midwestern Floods
Dominic Aquila has the info.
Sweetness from the "Sweet Dropper"
Andrew Compton has some choice quotes
PCUSA Presbytery Proposes Revisions to Adopted Translation
Thanks to Stephen Ley for alerting me to this interesting discussion. I don’t pretend to understand the intricacies of PCUSA (the mainline, largest and most liberal Presbyterian body in North America). What is interesting about this sort of argument in this context is that . . . Continue reading →
New from WSC: Alma Matters for June 08
If you’re a WSC grad you should be receiving this newsletter update. Find out what’s happening with your classmates and friends from WSC as well as possibilities for ecclesiastical service. To subscribe write to: info at wscal dot edu.
Theonomy and Federal Vision: Separated at Birth?
The question comes concerning the relations between Theonomy and the Federal Vision. There is reason to think that there is some connection between the two movements. several well-known theonomists are also proponents of the FV. One of the FV leaders recently described . . . Continue reading →
Our Bloody Religion (HC 14) Pt 1
14. Can any mere creature make satisfaction for us? None, for first, God will not punish any other creature for the sin which man committed;1 and further, no mere creature can sustain the burden of God’s eternal wrath against sin 2 and . . . Continue reading →
Academic Respectability or Responsibility?
Lee Irons has a provocative and helpful post for would-be evangelical scholars.
PCA GA Admonishes LA Presbytery
Here. Now, what will the PCA do with the open promotion of the FV in the Missouri Presbytery and in the Pacific NW?
SBC Reports Decline in Baptisms
Brad Lenzner sent this Reuters story reporting that baptisms are a twenty-year low in the SBC. Wag that he is, he suggests that one way to boost their baptism numbers would be to start baptizing their children.
Timothy is Reading CJPM
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Foster Care, Seminary, and the Practicality of Being Confessional
A fine essay by WSC student (and my TA) Joshua Forrest. Apparently all orthodoxy is not dead orthodoxy.
PCA GA News
Here is Lig Duncan’s pre-GA address on the historic Reformed view of the efficacy of the sacraments (PDF). (HT: Michael at 21st Century Tabletalk). Pastor (in PCA terms, “Teaching Elder”) Paul Kooistra was elected moderator of GA this year.
R. C.'s Commencement Address Online
R. C. Sproul addressed the 27th graduating class at WSC. The free audio is online here.
We All Know What We Think About the Gospel or Do We?
This week WHI guys were (are) on an essential topic: assuming the gospel. During my early years as an evangelical I recall being told that, “Ours is a practical congregation.” I learned a lot of important life skills and common sense and . . . Continue reading →
Godfrey: A Brief History of the Reformation and More
Bob Godfrey visited Christ Reformed Church in Washington DC recently and here is the audio. He also preached that Sunday on Ps 50, “The Sovereign’s summons.” Brian Lee summarizes the sermon: “There’s no trouble like trouble with the Lord, and in Psalm 50 . . . Continue reading →
WSC Has a Facebook Group
Here (I think you must have a FB account to see it but it’s got some fun photos and lots of members. It’s a good way to meet WSC students and grads)
In Memoriam: Jean Clowney
Dennis Johnson wrote to let the faculty and staff know that Jean Clowney, wife of Edmund P. Clowney, has gone to be with the Lord. The memorial service will be on Thursday, June 19 at 2:00 at Trinity Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Charlottesville, VA.
It's Almost a Reality
Just saw the draft cover art for the forthcoming book, Recovering the Reformed Confession: Our Theology, Piety, and Practice [Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2008] to be published in Oct/Nov of this year. I’ll post the cover art when it’s finalized and provide . . . Continue reading →