With Calvinist Batman On Covenant Theology And Reformed Identity

by R. Scott Clark on January 26, 2016

There are a number of evangelical people who are questioning the broadly evangelical theology, piety, and practice (whether Dispensational or Pentecostal or both) they inherited. For them covenant is a new category and they are working through the implications of the history of redemption . . . Continue reading →

Interview with Theologian R. Scott Clark

by R. Scott Clark on January 26, 2016

November, 2007Nightlight Christian Adoptions As part of our blog’s adoption interview series, I’m interviewing several theologians about the doctrine of spiritual adoption and its implications for earthly adoption. I believe that the practice of earthly adoption will be significantly enriched as we . . . Continue reading →

5 Minutes With R. Scott Clark

by R. Scott Clark on January 26, 2016

By Timothy RaymondCredo MagazineMay 2012 [W]hat theologians in church history do you recommend reading to better understand the doctrine of election? Among the Fathers, Augustine’s On the Predestination of the Saints is essential. Gottschalk’s little treatise, On Predestination witnesses to the vitality . . . Continue reading →

Scott Clark: “Let’s Get Back to the Word of God”

by R. Scott Clark on January 26, 2016

By Will Graham Greetings brothers and sisters and welcome once again to Fresh Breeze. This week it gives me great pleasure to introduce you to Dr. R. Scott Clark. R. Scott Clark was raised on the Great Plains in the USA. He . . . Continue reading →

Blogging in the name of the Lord: R. Scott Clark

by R. Scott Clark on January 26, 2016

This is the second in a series of interviews with Christian bloggers. In the hot seat today is… GD: Hello R. Scott Clark and welcome to Exiled Preacher. Please tell us a little about yourself.RSC: Hello Guy. Thanks for the invitation. I . . . Continue reading →

Owen: No Mystery Of Grace In The Covenant Of Works

by R. Scott Clark on January 25, 2016

We can never state our thoughts aright in this matter, unless we have a clear apprehension of, and satisfaction in, the introduction of grace by Jesus Christ into the whole of our relation unto God, with its respect unto all parts of . . . Continue reading →

Office Hours: The Trinity And The Covenant Of Redemption (Part 2)

by R. Scott Clark on January 25, 2016

There are passages in Scripture such as Psalm 110, Hebrews 7, and John chapter 17 that reflect something of the eternal relationship between the persons of the Trinity and especially between the Father and the Son. In the Reformation some of our . . . Continue reading →

The Covenant Of Works In Late-17th Century English Reformed Theology

by R. Scott Clark on January 23, 2016

QUESTION II. What ground we have to speak of “God’s covenant with Adam,” and to call it “a covenant;” there being no mention of it here in the text, nor elsewhere in scripture do we read of “God’s covenant with Adam.” ANSWER. . . . Continue reading →

SAET Interviews In Politics And Theology #10: R. Scott Clark

by R. Scott Clark on January 23, 2016

With regard to political action: American Christians (particularly evangelicals) must get over the microwave mentality. We need to think more in terms of camp fires and cook outs. It takes a long time to make a decent meal outdoors and it might . . . Continue reading →

Gay Christians?

by R. Scott Clark on January 23, 2016

Introduction Is it appropriate to speak of “Gay Christians.” Is it appropriate to speak of “Murderer Christians” or “Thief Christians” or “Idolater Christians”? When the adjective “gay” refers to homosexuals, the expression “Gay Christian” is an oxymoron. Remarkably, Millennials (18–34) may be . . . Continue reading →

Ball: The Covenant Of Works Conditioned Upon Perfect Obedience In His Own Person

by R. Scott Clark on January 22, 2016

The Covenant of Works, wherein God covenanted with man to give him eternal life upon condition of perfect obedience in his own person. The Covenant of Grace, which God made with man promising eternal life upon condition of believing…This Covenant [of works] . . . Continue reading →

Polanus On The Covenant Of Works With Adam And Israel

by R. Scott Clark on January 21, 2016

God’s covenant is a bargain which God hath made with men, in which God promises to men some good, and requires of them again, that they perform those things which he commands. And that covenant is either eternal or temporal. The eternal . . . Continue reading →

Justified Through Our Faithfulness?

by R. Scott Clark on January 21, 2016

Introduction As I mentioned in an earlier post in Romans 2:13 Paul writes, “For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be justified” (ESV).1 The chapter begins with . . . Continue reading →

William Perkins On The Covenant Of Works

by R. Scott Clark on January 20, 2016

God’s covenant, is his contract with man, concerning the obtaining of life eternal, upon a certain condition. This covenant consists of two parts: God’s promise to man, Man’s promise to God. God’s promise to man, is that, whereby he binds himself to . . . Continue reading →

Happy Birthday To The Heidelberg Catechism (2016)

by R. Scott Clark on January 19, 2016

The catechism was published on this date (Julian calendar) in 1563. Here are some resources: Introduction to the Heidelberg Catechism Happy Birthday (2010) Happy Birthday (2011) Happy Birthday (2013) Which Translation of the Catechism? Outstanding Resources For Understanding the Catechism

Strangers And Aliens (13c): Living Among The Pagans (1 Peter 3:1–6)

by R. Scott Clark on January 19, 2016

1Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, 2when they see your respectful and pure conduct. 3Do not let . . . Continue reading →

Olevianus On The Covenant Of Works

by R. Scott Clark on January 19, 2016

This obedience of the Son was superior to all the justice of the Law. For Adam also, if he willed, could have remained in the righteousness of the Law. And to the degree that the curse was owed for every sin of . . . Continue reading →

Calvin: Adam Was In A Trial Of Obedience

by R. Scott Clark on January 18, 2016

We must, therefore, look deeper than sensual intemperance. The prohibition to touch the Tree of Knowledge of good and evil was a trial of obedience (obedientiae examen), that Adam, by observing it, might prove his willing submission to the command of God. . . . Continue reading →

Luther On The Covenant Of Works

by R. Scott Clark on January 17, 2016

Before Adam’s fall it was not necessary for him to have Christ, because he was righteous and without sin, just as the angels have no need of Christ. If Adam had not fallen, it would not have been necessary for Christ to . . . Continue reading →

The Logic Of Fruit As Evidence

by R. Scott Clark on January 16, 2016

The Patristic Period One of the earliest concerns of the Christian church, beginning with the apostles and intensifying through the patristic and medieval periods, was that those who profess the Christian faith should live in a way befitting their profession of faith. . . . Continue reading →