The phrase “the Chicago Olympics” (at least for the foreseeable future) refers only to a fantasy. Yet, thousands of people in Chicago poured their heart and soul into bringing the Olympics to Chicago and then stood broken-hearted and stunned (gobsmacked) as they . . . Continue reading →
2009 Archive
Office Hours Update Oct 5, 2009
Congratulations to our Office Hours winners in the second contest of the season: Joshua Forrest Tad Groenendyk Jeff Eicher Ben Casteneda Timothy Massaro Wayde Gilliam Jonathan Leath Inwoo Lee Joel de Leon Rebekah Graves Mark Denning They will each receive a copy . . . Continue reading →
Mike Horton on Office Hours Today
The next episode of Office Hours from Westminster Seminary California will be released (Dv) today at 9AM Pacific. This episode is an opportunity to get to know the Mike behind the mic. Don’t forget that the contest runs all season long.
Brian Lee on the Contemporary Relevance of John Calvin
Brian is a WSC grad, a scholar of Johannes Cocceius (more on this in a later post), and pastor of Christ Reformed Church (Washinton, DC). He’s hosting a fall speaker series on Calvin beginning October 8. He was interviewed on Calvin recently . . . Continue reading →
Audio: Nine Points (pt 4): Covenant and Justification
Exposition of the Nine Points (pt 4)
What Do Tim Keller and Norman Shepherd Have in Common?
Darryl gives us an answer.
Mike Horton on Office Hours Mon Oct 5
Don’t miss the next episode of Office Hours from Westminster Seminary California. It’s an interview with Mike Horton. This is a look at the man behind the books, the lecturn, and the mic. Listen and subscribe at Office Hours.
Heidegger Now Available Online!
Special thanks to Wes White for pointing us to this most valuable resource: volume 1 of J. H. Heidegger (1633-98), Corpus theologiae christianae is now online. I’m downloading it now.
Sage Advice to Pastoral Candidates
From PCA pastor David Strain. Related HB posts: Candid Comments for Candidates (pt 1) Candid Comments for Candidates (pt 2)
WSC Holds "Seminary for a Day"
Every year we hold two “Seminary for a Day” sessions. You can see some pictures from yesterday’s sessions on Facebook. There will be another “Seminary for a Day” in March. If you’re thinking about seminary contact our admissions dept.
Audio: Bob Godfrey on Calvin
The guys at Ordinary Means (WSC grads and PCA pastors Shaun Nolan and Matt Bohling) interviewed Bob Godfrey and the audio is online.
Coen Brothers in CT
Christianity Today has a story today on two of the most interesting and thoughtful American film makers working today. Warning: if you’re easily offended, don’t watch Coen Brothers’ films. They are often graphic, violent, and profane. They also, however, ask important questions . . . Continue reading →
Audio: Chapel Message James 1:13-15, The Wisdom of Understanding Sin
From this morning’s chapel message at WSC.
Helm on Wright and the Reformation
Here is the fourth part of Helm’s review of Wright’s latest.
Pierre Viret in Print
Thanks to Andrew Myers for pointing us to these resources for those of us interested in one of Calvin’s colleagues in Geneva and in one of the more interesting, if overlooked, figures in the Reformation.
If It Happens: How to Handle Church Violence
It’s an ugly thing to have to consider but this might be a useful handout from CT.
The FV Isn’t Gone
The persistence of the FV movement within the NAPARC world has been noted before on the HB. Now, according to Brian Carpenter, writing for the Aquila Report, the Siouxlands Presbytery (PCA) has been dealing with a FV case. Charges have been laid in . . . Continue reading →
Audio: On the Utility of Church History and Calvin
Just recorded an interview with pastor Philip George (Calvary PCA, Glendale CA) for the show Fresh Bread. Part 1 airs this Sun, Oct 4 (2009) 8:45 AM Pacific on KKLA 99.5 FM.
Horton Contra Wright
N. T. Wright wants us to think that his approach to Paul is more faithful to Paul, but is it? ps. Here’s audio from Gerald Bray on the argument between Piper and Wright (HT: Justin Taylor).
Reformation Conference at New Life (PCA) La Mesa CA Oct 30-31
Info here. It’s free and WSC’s Mike Horton is among the speakers. WSC alumnus (MDiv and MA Historical Theology) Mike Brown is also speaking.