Editor’s Note: With this post we continue the series of interviews with graduates of the Westminster Seminary California MA in Historical Theology. Jonathan “Bud” Beeke received his MA (Historical Theology) from WSC in 2006. This post appeared originally in 2007 on the . . . Continue reading →
2009 Archive
Oh Wow! A Pow-Wow or And Now for Q. 96?
Now that Q. 80 is marginalized in the CRC perhaps question 96 is next? I ask because of this press release just received today (thanks to WSC student Mark Vander Pol) from the CRC. The lead paragraphs say: Planners for the inaugural . . . Continue reading →
Missing Link? Not So Much
Despite all the hype (and that’s just what it is) over the recent “discovery” of a so-called “missing link” not everyone is beside themselves. In the AP story (HT: CT) there are a few paragraphs that have been overlooked:
Colquhoun on Law and Gospel
John Colquhoun (1748-1827) was a minister in the Church of Scotland whose sermons and writings reflect those of the Marrow brethren of the Secession church. Colquhoun‘s writings are theologically astute and intensely practical. He wrote on the core doctrines of the gospel, . . . Continue reading →
Is Dan Brown Selling More Than Mere Entertainment?
Ross Douthat thinks so. (HT: Justin Taylor) UPDATE: Sean Lucas has a helpful post following up on this.
Fesko is at it Again!
John has another book coming out. The subtitle: Broken, Fulfilled, Applied tells it all. John joins our faculty this summer.
New In Print: A Companion to Paul in the Reformation
Just for the sake of completeness I want to let you know about the latest publication, “The Reception of Paul in Heidelberg: The Pauline Commentaries of Caspar Olevianus,” in R. Ward Holder, ed. A Companion to Paul in the Reformation (Leiden: Brill, . . . Continue reading →
Three Reformed Orthodox Writers on Translating Scripture
Todd has another excellent and helpful post putting us in touch with our tradition.
Confessional Presbyterian Now Indexed by ATLA
This means that you’ll be able to find articles published in Confessional Presbyterian via WORLDCAT and other academic (online) search engines. It means that if you want an essay via inter-library loan you should be able to get it. More info here. . . . Continue reading →
New in Print Godfrey on Calvin as Pilgrim and Pastor (Updated)
Bob Godfrey, President and Professor of Church History at WSC has an excellent new book out just in time for Calvin’s 500th birthday: John Calvin: Pilgrim and Pastor. I’ll review it in this space later this month or early next month, Dv. . . . Continue reading →
Calvin On The Twofold Kingdom
Therefore, in order that none of us may stumble on that stone, let us first consider that there is a twofold government in man (duplex esse in homine regimen): one aspect is spiritual, whereby the conscience is instructed in piety and in . . . Continue reading →
Marckius and DeMoor Online
Info here.
Dead Sea Scrolls and Gnostic Secrets…Find Out Tonight
At the Friday night academy at Christ Reformed Church in Anaheim as WSC alumnus and UCLA grad student in semitic studies Andrew Compton will be discussing these topics and more.
Blomberg on Wright and Christ's Obedience
Yesterday Craig Blomberg posted a strong endorsement of Tom Wright’s latest book. (Update: The more complete review is now online). I expect to review Wright’s historical claims about Calvin this summer. For now I want to focus on the significance of Blomberg’s . . . Continue reading →
Mainline, Sideline, or Borderline?
An unsigned editorial posted on Tuesday (12 May 2009) on the Christianity Today website analyzes the new ARIS (American Religious Identification Survey). The news isn’t new. The mainline is shrinking and, according to the CT editorial, “evangelicals” (whoever they are and whatever . . . Continue reading →
Two New Calvin Titles at WSC Books (UPDATED)
Just picked up my copy of Elsie Anne McKee’s translation of the 1541 French edition of the Institutes. The WSC bookstore has it for $29.50 (& shipping). Click on the links or icons to order. I’m also excited about Machiel A. van . . . Continue reading →
Our 2008-09 Prayer Group
Mike Horton and I lead a joint prayer group on Wednesdays during term. We met for the last time this academic year so I thought I would post a photo of the guys. I’m grateful for their faithfulness (and for showing up . . . Continue reading →
Hell: Separation from the Comfortable Presence of God
Martin explains.
Guy de Bres' Theology of the Cross
Martin reminds us: The year after it was written, a copy of the [Belgic] confession was sent to Philip II, along with a statement that the petitioners were ready to obey the government in all things lawful, but would: offer their backs . . . Continue reading →
Pray for Peace in Sri Lanka
I just received a post from some friends in Sri Lanka. As you may know there is a violent struggle between the government and the Tamil Tigers ongoing. The result is a great deal of suffering by civilians trapped by the fighting. The report . . . Continue reading →