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Heidelcast 125: I Am That I Am (3)—More On The Categorical Distinction

by Heidelcast on March 27, 2017

So far in this series we have been talking about what I call the categorical distinction, i.e., the Creator/creature distinction. At the 1518 Heidelberg Disputation Martin Luther unveiled what he called his theology of the cross, (theologia crucis) against what he described . . . Continue reading →

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The Greatest Creed You Have Never Read

by R. Scott Clark on March 27, 2017

The Symbolum Quicunque [Athanasian Creed] is a remarkably clear and precise summary of the doctrinal decisions of the first four œcumenical Councils (from A.D. 325 to A.D. 451), and the Augustinian speculations on the Trinity and the Incarnation. Its brief sentences are . . . Continue reading →

The Savoy Declaration (1658)

by R. Scott Clark on March 25, 2017

Chapter 1 Of The Holy Scripture Although the light of nature, and the works of creation and providence, do so far manifest the goodness, wisdom and power of God, as to leave men inexcusable; yet are they not sufficient to give that . . . Continue reading →

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The Defeated Christian Life

by R. Scott Clark on March 25, 2017

We try weight loss programs for Christians when we should be focusing on the objective, once-and-for-all sacrifice for sins that God has given us to conquer the world, the flesh, and the devil. When we return to the good news of the . . . Continue reading →

Resources For Recovering Psalmody

by R. Scott Clark on March 24, 2017

We know what Jesus’ songbook was. His songbook is as near to you as your Bible. It is in your Old Testament. It appears just between Job and Proverbs. You may be forgiven for being confused because your English translation of Matthew . . . Continue reading →

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The Intent Of The Psalms Is To Reveal Christ

by R. Scott Clark on March 24, 2017

Though the “Book of Praises” was gathered during the OT era and used in the Temple’s worship, its full intent as a canon of praise could not be fully grasped until Christ came. Its intent was to reveal and praise the Savior-King . . . Continue reading →

The Zeitgeist

by R. Scott Clark on March 23, 2017

The Zeitgeist. No pretense. Straight up will to power. Himmler laughs. (HT: Anthony Abides)

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Turretin On The Five Marks Of The Fundamental Articles Of The Christian Religion

by R. Scott Clark on March 23, 2017

XIX. The following things must belong to fundamental articles: (1) that they be catholic, for the things necessary for the salvation of everyone are required for a universal faith (according to the Athanasian Creed “whoever wishes to be saved must above all . . . Continue reading →

Meet Your Host

by R. Scott Clark on March 22, 2017

Guerrilla, Gorilla, And The Idiot Greek Chorus

by R. Scott Clark on March 22, 2017

In 2006 ago the film Idiocracy was released. I have only seen portions. I am not a great fan of the comedy of errors. It is difficult for me to watch Seinfeld because of the George Costanza character. Jason Alexander did a . . . Continue reading →

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The Myth Of The Isolated Scholar

by R. Scott Clark on March 20, 2017

There is a myth about academic life that it is a solitary endeavor. Imagine lonely, stoic figures plodding single-file into a library to sit for hours, hidden behind walled study carrels, isolated and free from social distractions, a hushed silence strictly observed. . . . Continue reading →

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Between The Anabaptists And The Romanists: Calvin Defended Infant Baptism Sola Scriptura

by R. Scott Clark on March 20, 2017

I do not, however, concede to [Rome] that Paedobaptism had its origin the Tradition of the Church. It certainly appears to be founded on the institution of God, and to have derived its origin from circumcision. It would have little foundation if . . . Continue reading →

Office Hours: Death In Adam, Life In Christ

by R. Scott Clark on March 20, 2017

On social media it has become common for evangelical Christians to identify themselves as “imputationalist.” This is interesting because the doctrine of imputation, the teaching that our sins of believers are reckoned to Christ and his righteousness is credited to believers, was . . . Continue reading →

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“Intersectionality:” The New Secularist Religious Orthodoxy?

by R. Scott Clark on March 17, 2017

“Intersectionality” is the latest academic craze sweeping the American academy. On the surface, it’s a recent neo-Marxist theory that argues that social oppression does not simply apply to single categories of identity — such as race, gender, sexual orientation, class, etc. — . . . Continue reading →

Boy Scouts 1948 Versus Boy Scouts 2017

by R. Scott Clark on March 15, 2017

One of the books I loved most as a boy was my uncle’s copy of the Boy Scout, Handbook for Boys (1948). I loved it because it connected me with my Dad, to my uncle (a lifeguard and a marine), and to . . . Continue reading →

With The Reformed Pubcast On Lent And Sola Scriptura

by R. Scott Clark on March 14, 2017

According to the western church calendar this is the Lenten season (the 40 days from “Shrove Tuesday” to Easter) and it is being more widely observed within NAPARC. This is worth noting since, historically, most Reformed churches have not observed Lent and have . . . Continue reading →

With The Regular Reformed Guys On QIRC And QIRE

by R. Scott Clark on March 13, 2017

Long ago, in a galaxy far away, Recovering the Reformed Confession was published and there I argued that confessional Reformed theology, piety, and practice has two competitors, unwelcome guests, if you will: the Quest for Illegitimate Religious Certainty (QIRC) and the Quest . . . Continue reading →

The Definition Of Incoherence

by R. Scott Clark on March 12, 2017

Does The Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed Require Baptismal Regeneration?

by R. Scott Clark on March 9, 2017

HB reader Mike asks whether this language requires Reformed believers to confess that baptism necessarily regenerates, i.e., is new life necessarily conferred at the moment of administration. It is widely claimed that “the ancient church taught baptismal regeneration.” In this context “regeneration” . . . Continue reading →

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Are You With Zwickau Or Wittenberg?

by R. Scott Clark on March 8, 2017

Late in 1521, Karlstadt and Zwilling started to drive the Wittenberg reformation in a radical direction. Stirring up iconoclasm and riots, Karlstadt took to walking around Wittenberg dressed as a peasant and officiating at mass in a plain robe. Then three individuals . . . Continue reading →