Hansen oddly inserts the section on the Gospel Coalition’s founding at the tail end of over forty pages on Westminster Seminary and the Presbyterian world. In fact, the author covers the founding of the organization by starting with the deep and lasting . . . Continue reading →
August 2023 Archive
Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (57)
This is part 57 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →
Sodom, Jude 7, Biases, And How To Interpret The Bible
On 20 September 2021, T. E. Bunch et al. published what became a hotly (pun intended) controverted article, which claimed to have found evidence of a “Tunguska sized airburst” over Tall el-Hammam, a Middle Bronze Age city in the Jordan Valley near . . . Continue reading →
When Christians Forget Nature And Grace
As our son grew older, my husband and I grappled with the issue of discipline. Despite our best efforts, he did not seem to change his behavior in response to our instruction. When we explained to him, “If you eat this, you . . . Continue reading →
The Good News Of Union With Christ: A Primer On The Resurrection (Part 1)
The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is a supernatural historical event that is well attested in the Biblical data. Furthermore, the resurrection of Christ is central to the biblical story of God redeeming his people, and thus, it is an . . . Continue reading →
With The Guilt, Grace, Gratitude Podcast On The Covenant Of Redemption
Late last month I had the pleasure of talking with Nick from the Guilt, Grace, Gratitude podcast about the covenant of redemption. This is an important, if neglected, aspect of Reformed theology. From all eternity the Father, Son, and Spirit loved a . . . Continue reading →
Beza: Sanctification Flows From Christ Whom We Apprehend By Faith
But although sanctification flows forth from the same Christ seized by faith, and leads us to the same place, namely the attainment of eternal life, it would nevertheless be mere madness to add something to the most perfect righteousness of Christ to . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (56)
This is part 56 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →
Beza: Justification Through Faith Alone Is Shared By All The Lutherans And All The Reformed
If there is any head of Christian doctrine about which it is absolutely necessary to agree to obtain eternal life, it is that in which it is taught not only concerning the righteousness which is required of us before the judgment-seat of . . . Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For the Week of July 31–August 6, 2023
These were the top five posts for the week beginning July 31–August 6, 2023. Continue reading →
The Gospel According To John (MacArthur)—Part 11
One of the unfortunate aspects of the intra-Dispensational argument—that is, the Lordship Salvation controversy—is that both sides appealed to the Reformation, but neither side represented the Reformation theology, piety, and practice. Dispensationalism is a nineteenth-century phenomenon. Its roots are in the holiness . . . Continue reading →
Heidelcast For August 6, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (29)
In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 8:18–27, where we see the Apostle giving us (believers) reason to persevere, grounded in eschatology, and the presence of the Holy Spirit with believers. He also analyzes a fascinating clip from the Seinfeld Show, . . . Continue reading →
Luther: Christ The Physician
We, on the other hand, teach and comfort an afflicted sinner this way: “Brother, it is impossible for you to become so righteous in this life that your body is as clear and spotless as the sun. You still have spots and . . . Continue reading →
The Canons Of Dork #19 For August 5, 2023
More fun with Lutherans. Continue reading →
Video: Raising Kids In A Woke World: How To Resist The Culture Effectively Without Compromising The Faith
Dr Clark and Chris Gordon talk about things Christians can do to change the culture. Continue reading →
From The Womb Of The Sunrise: The Glories Of King Jesus—Psalm 110 (Part 2)
As we noted in part one, Psalm 110 can be divided in two parts: verses 1–3 and verses 4–7. Whereas the first half opens with a heavenly oracle, the second starts with an eternal oath of Yahweh. After listening to the oracle, . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (55)
This is part 55 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →
Polanus: The Righteousness Imputed To The Believer Is Real Righteousness
The righteousness of Jesus Christ by which we are justified before God is the most perfect obedience to the whole divine law, consisting of most exact conformity of the whole human nature of Christ and of all His actions and sufferings, internal . . . Continue reading →
Are Church Members Free Agents?
One of the biggest developments of the modern era of sports is the rise of the “free agent.” Under “free agency” an athlete is bound to a team only for a short period of time, at the end of which he becomes . . . Continue reading →
Truth Demands Truth—The History Behind The History Of Tim Keller: A Review Essay (Part 1)
Readers will need to keep their eyes on the moving ball when reading Collin Hansen’s winding intellectual portrait of Tim Keller, the New York City PCA pastor who conceded to R. C. Sproul half the world of doctrine in order for Keller . . . Continue reading →