“Feet Shod with the Gospel of Peace”
Why the Heidelberg Catechism?
2013 Archive
Pics From Near Palomar Mountain on a Clear Day
Theology Of The Cross Versus Theology Of Glory
Luther's Heidelberg Disputation
19. That person does not deserve to be called a theologian who looks upon the invisible things of God as though they were clearly perceptible in those things which have actually happened (Rom. 1:20; cf. 1 Cor 1:21-25), 20. He deserves to . . . Continue reading →
Two More Pics from the 2013 Conference
Happy Birthday to the Heidelberg Catechism
One of the Three Forms of Unity
In all the conference business I almost forgot to say happy birthday to the catechism. On 19 January 1563 the catechism was approved by a synod in Heidelberg. Here are resources on the catechism. Heidelberger Katechismus 1.Was ist dein einziger Trost im . . . Continue reading →
Conference Fun
Faculty Conference 2013
I have a special affection for CFA because of their food and because of their stand on the Sabbath. They still believe in the Christian sabbath. I mentioned it to a couple of their employees who were on campus serving lunch and . . . Continue reading →
Heidelcast Episode 6: What About Bible Translations? (Pt 1)
Recently Mike Pohlman at the Gospel Coalition posted a link to a WSJ piece on fundamentalism including reference to the “King James Only” movement. Here are some thoughts on how we should think about Bible translations. Heidelcast Episode 6: What About Bible . . . Continue reading →
Alumni Return for the Conference
Whole Armor of God Conference
Great to see WSC grads Jon Moersch and Austin Britton. The latter has recently been ordained and installed as pastor of Calvary OPC in La Mirada, CA and the former is now pastor of Trinity OPC in San Clemente, CA.
The Shield of Faith
The Whole Armor of God
The 2013 Conference is Under Way
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The 2013 conference begins! If you’re not here you can follow live online.
Who Is Your Favorite Theologian?
The Substance And Administration Of The Covenant Of Grace
2. Under the new covenant or testament, however, these promised blessings are not given to all men, because God is true, thus the covenant is necessarily discriminate. These blessings are given, however, doubly when the covenant is received. In the first place, . . . Continue reading →
Of Office and Person
A Little More on Pastors and Wives
As a follow on to the recent post about what confidential information pastors should (or shouldn’t) share with their wives, it seems worth spending a moment thinking about the idea office. In this sense it refers to functions and particularly to duties. . . . Continue reading →
A Canadian (or British) Doppelgänger?
Paul Levy at Ref21 points us to a provocative (in the best sense) post by a Canadian fellow named Clarke, who apparently is a sometime resident in doghouses, about what pastors should tell their wives.
Bernard Lewis: Political Secularism Is A Christian Idea
Secularism in the modern political meaning – the idea that religion and political authority, church and state are different, and can or should be separated – is, in a profound sense, Christian. Its origins may be traced in the teaching of Christ, . . . Continue reading →
It’s 75° Right Now in Escondido
Don't Miss the Conference
People are beginning to appear on campus for the conference. You’re welcome too!
Does Acts 8 Provide a Warrant for Every Member Evangelism?
An HB Classic
During his recent excellent interview with Darryl Hart, Mark Dever made reference to Acts 8 in regard to every-member evangelism (EME). The question of the nature of evangelism is a popular one on the HB. I’ve addressed the problem of hyping the great . . . Continue reading →
On The Creator And Man With Whom He Contracted The Covenant
God promised through the prophet Jeremiah [31:31, 32] that he himself would make a new covenant with us, not like that covenant which he came to regret with the fathers, when he led them from the land of Egypt. Because they made . . . Continue reading →
Do You See How He Makes This Distinction Between Law And Gospel?
Do you see how he makes this the distinction between law and gospel: that the former attributes righteousness to works, the latter bestows free righteousness apart from the help of works? This is an important passage, and one that can extricate us . . . Continue reading →
Temp Projected to Be 74° for the Conference
A Few Seats Remain
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