The latest episode of Office Hours is out via iTunes and RSS. Darryl Hart talks about his journey to the Reformed confession and discusses the relations between confessionalism and the American church. This episode is available now on iTunes. It should be . . . Continue reading →
2010 Archive
The Catholicity of the Reformed Faith and Its Evangelical Counterparts
Recently Mark Driscoll and Gerry Brashears published a survey of basic Christian teaching. Martin Downes has been helpfully evaluating their account of the doctrine of Christ. It is interesting to see the way two ostensibly “Reformed” writers handle a matter of catholic . . . Continue reading →
When the Salesman Gets His Foot in the Door
It’s probably a dated image but I remember door-to-door salesmen. Today salesmen are more likely to come round via phone, email, or pop-up ads. I guess they still come round but things have changed enough that it’s just a little unnerving to . . . Continue reading →
See You in Phoenix (updated)
UPDATE 13 October 2010 Had a great time in Phoenix/Mesa with Pastor Gary Johnson and the folks at Church of the Redeemer. It was good to re-connect with several WSC grads serving in the area and to hear about plans to plant . . . Continue reading →
Always Reformed: The Event
Reception of the book has been very good. Thanks for all the orders, emails, and calls. Contact the bookstore at: bookstore@wscal.edu or at 760-760-735-2665 or click on the book image to order. Listen to the audio from the event. Joel and I discuss . . . Continue reading →
Always Reformed: Essays in Honor of W. Robert Godfrey
It’s been a special day at Westminster Seminary California. Joel Kim and I have been working on a project for the last two years and we’re pleased to be able to announce its publication today: Always Reformed: Essays in Honor of W. . . . Continue reading →
See You in Cheyenne (Updated)
UPDATE: Thanks to Alex Ramig, Pastor Milan Norgauer (check out his sermon from last Sunday evening) and to all the folks at Northwoods PCA (especially to those who work behind the scenes not only to host the conference but also to host . . . Continue reading →
Such Will Not Inherit
When one of you has a grievance against another, does he dare go to law before the unrighteous instead of the saints?
Fall Conference Info
The fall conference season is upon us. Here are some conferences that might interest you: Christ Reformed Church, Washington DC is hosting “Preaching in the Capital” for 2010. The speakers are Gene Veith, T. David Gordon, Robert Norris, and Marva Dawn. They . . . Continue reading →
Office Hours: Terry Johnson on Worship
This week Office Hours talks with the Rev Terry Johnson, Senior Minister, Independent Presbyterian Church, Savannah, GA. This episode is available now on iTunes. It should be available on the website later today. We’re still taking calls at 760 480 8477. Leave . . . Continue reading →
Comments Changes
UPDATE 20 September 2010: Life has been much quieter since closing comments. Nevertheless, the HB may publish reasonable, edifying responses to HB posts. See the comments policy page for more.
QIRE, Syncretism, Kingdom Confusion, and Evangelical Niceness
Andrée Seu of WORLD Magazine made a boo boo. She’s supposed to say that, as an evangelical, she disapproves of Mormonism but the temperature of Glen Beck’s religious fervor is so high that it wins the day. She writes:
Office Hours Special: Godfrey and Horton on Being Valiant for Truth
This week Office Hours talks with Mike Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at WSC and W. Robert Godfrey, President and Professor of Church History at WSC. We took (and continue to take) your phone calls at 760 . . . Continue reading →
Office Hours: Mike Horton on Pilgrim Theology
This week Office Hours talks with Mike Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at WSC. He’s also editor-in-chief of Modern Reformation magazine and co-host of the White Horse Inn. He’s written a major new systematic theology, which will . . . Continue reading →
Genevan Psalter in Spanish!
The Complete Spanish Psalter has now been published and is available for purchase. It has been published by Publicaciones Faro de Gracia and can be purchased online here. It contains the 150 Biblical Psalms, complete and entire, and versified to be sung with . . . Continue reading →
Lutheran or Reformed?
1. The law promises no good thing to miserable sinners; it promises good only to those who observe it. 2. The law has no force in itself for removing sins; it has force only for punishing. 3. The law cannot be fulfilled . . . Continue reading →
Crouching Tiger, True Repentance
There is an argument that Tiger Wood’s sexual immorality is private and none of our business. Fine. His very public apology, however, gives us an opportunity to think about the nature of repentance and faith. During his apology Tiger made reference to . . . Continue reading →
RUF Established at UCLA
Going to college is a lot like playing “Fity-Two Pick Up.” It’s a time when a lot of things get tossed in the air. I’m thankful that there were people like Warren Embree and Bill Stephens (and Vern Pollema) and others who . . . Continue reading →
A Great God and A Great Goal: Reformation2Germany
Related Resources: Check out this interview with Sebastian and Will Traub about the work in Germany.
Waldensian Synod Approves Homosexual Marriage
Mike Brown sent me a note (with an attached link to an Italian news site) with a notice that the Waldensians have approved Homosexual marriage. The good news is that there is now, in Italy, an alternative for those who want to . . . Continue reading →