Yes, that’s right, Calvin said “offer” (not demand) as in “free” or “well-meant” offer of the gospel. Update 7 Jan 09: For more on this question see ” Janus, the Well-Meant Offer of the Gospel, and Westminster Theology,” in David VanDrunen, ed. The . . . Continue reading →
January 2009 Archive
Westminster Seminary California Winter '09
Some pics from early Jan 09.
When Middle Class Evangelicals "Engage" the Culture
Carl’s about had enough. Sounds like he might be getting a Clint-Eastwood-esque shotgun any day now. In place of the evangelical appropriation of “transformationalism,” wanna try a really radical approach? How about two-kingdoms? Here’s another. And another. And another.
Willimon Reviews Ehrman on Theodicy
In the Christian Century (HT: Mike Horton). Willimon: “This book seems an awful lot of fuss to reach so banal a destination.”
Calvin Audio Links
Including Bob Godfrey, who, as a boy, remembers hearing Calvin preach. Thanks to Martin for gathering these together.
Christ in a Post-Christian World
That’s the theme for 2009 on the White Horse Inn. Zrim gets us started on it over at the Outhouse.
Reuben is Reading RRC
At the Confessional Outhouse.
Not By Anything Wrought in Us or By Us
John Brown of Wamphray understood the WCF and he anticipated Tom Wright and co.
On Writing Well
At Justin Taylor’s BTW.
Seminary Saturday: WSC Stuff and Services
WSC MDiv alumni (and other candidates for ministerial calls) should know about this list kept by WSC of churches seeking pastors. Did you know that the WSC bookstore sells more than books? You can contact the bookstore for more info about these . . . Continue reading →
Recommended Calvin-Related Titles
This list is not intended to be exhaustive, only suggestive: Bio: T. H. L. Parker, John Calvin: A Biography. This is still the standard bio. Several others have appeared since and I suppose more than one will appear in ’09 but this . . . Continue reading →
Caspar Olevian and the Substance on Sale
For $17.95 at Sold Ground.
Stealing a Tradition and Calling it Your Own
Those who upset with my “churchless evangelicals” series might want to read this from Zrim. They might also consider who or what gets to define the adjective “Reformed.”
Calvin on Standing Before God (Ps 130)
Martin is blogging Calvin.
More "Lutheranism" in Reformed Orthodoxy?
Melchior Leydecker and John Brown on distinguishing grace and works.
More Comments on RRC
At Frightfully Pleased Stephen continues his way through the book.
Proki is Reading RRC
Here with more to come.
Weeds in the Astro Turf
We live in the desert. It’s not the sort of cactus-filled desert where Snoopy’s brother Spike lives (that’s east of us a few hours) but it’s desert nonetheless. That means that water is at a premium and people respond by using rocks . . . Continue reading →
Calvin500 News
If you’re interested in attending the Calvin500 Conference in Geneva this July but don’t want to go on the tour, now you can. Information here.
Arius and Prov 8
Todd has an excellent introduction.