When Paul says, “The law is not of faith,” he sets down the main difference between the law and the gospel. The law promises life to him that performs perfect obedience, and that for his works. The gospel promises life to him . . . Continue reading →
January 2024 Archive
And We Wonder Why
“How can the profusion of lying images of Jesus not undermine faith in the church’s witness…especially for children? What’s the cognitive effect of seeing a dozen versions of Jesus? Continue reading
Flannelgraph Preaching (Part 3)
Part two gave the first of four critical truths in the Book of Ruth that cannot be communicated by mute flannelgraph cutouts: Ruth the Moabite points to Christ. Continuing now with the second and third points: genealogy and Providence point to Christ. . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast Q&A: On What Makes A Baptism Valid Or Invalid?
In this episode Dr Clark answers questions about the 2nd and 4th commandments. Continue reading →
Chris Gordon, Theocast, And W. Robert Godfrey January 18, 2024: Suffering And The Hope Of Christ’s Return
More information & registration» RESOURCES Subscribe To The Heidelblog! The Heidelblog Resource Page Heidelmedia Resources The Ecumenical Creeds The Reformed Confessions The Heidelberg Catechism Recovering the Reformed Confession (Phillipsburg: P&R Publishing, 2008) Why I Am A Christian What Must A Christian Believe? . . . Continue reading →
Distinguishing Spheres Affirms Christ’s Lordship Over All Things (Part 1)
It is repeatedly argued (especially on social media) that unless one affirms that Christ exercises his dominion over all of life in the same way then one has denied Christ’s lordship. Of course this way of arguing assumes what it has to . . . Continue reading →
The True Meaning Of Semper Reformanda
“The Reformed church is always in need of reformation.” The common mythology behind this quote, which supposedly originated with Calvin, is the idea that the church always has to be improving, revising, and changing its doctrine to accord with Scripture. Yet the . . . Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For the Week of January 8–14, 2024
These were the top five posts for the week beginning January 8–14, 2024. Continue reading →
Heidelcast For Jan 14, 2024: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (49)
In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 15:1–13, where Paul teaches us the nature of Christlike self-denial (mortification) and Christ, the Savior of the Gentiles. The opening features Rod Dreher from the Humble Skeptic Podcast. Continue reading →
A Song Of Hope For Body And Soul: A Series On Psalm 16 (Part 2)
Last time, we looked at verses 1–4, where David seeks refuge in God. In this final part, we will see how David proclaims his trust in the Lord in the remainder of this psalm. David Puts His Trust in God (vv. 5–8) . . . Continue reading →
Getting To Know Godfrey
AGR’s Chris Gordon talks to Bob Godfrey about how he became a Christian and Reformed at the same time. Continue reading →
Muller: Scholasticism Is A Method Not A Doctrine
In my own usage, throughout the study, I have attempted to work with terms that have substantive use in the historical documents and I have tried to confine my meanings to the meanings of the era. Thus, ‘scholastic’ indicates an academic style . . . Continue reading →
Video: The Abraham Paradigm
Friday and Saturday of this past week I had the privilege of speaking to congregation of Covenant Presbyterian Church (OPC) and to their guests in Ft Worth, TX on “The Abraham Paradigm.” They were very gracious and patient with me. It is . . . Continue reading →
Beyond Fundamentalism And Feminism
Back in May 2007, Carl Trueman raised the problem of the pressures females feel in conservative evangelical and Reformed churches. This issue raises the question of how Reformed Christians ought to relate to the broader culture. How do we live in a . . . Continue reading →
Driscoll: Same Song, Second Stanza
But despite Driscoll’s early assurances to change, many of the same leadership traits that led to the problems at Mars Hill have carried on at the new church, according to former Trinity staff members and church attendees. . . . For several . . . Continue reading →
Review: Wisdom for Life, 52 Old Testament Meditations By Michael P. V. Barrett
In 2018, a megachurch pastor wrote, “When it comes to stumbling blocks to faith, the Old Testament is right up there at the top of the list.” This sentiment reflects one of the dangers of not understanding the Old Testament, which is . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast Q&A On The Second Commandment And The Fourth
In this episode Dr Clark answers questions about the 2nd and 4th commandments. Continue reading →
Machen’s Reply to Lordship Salvation
Very different is the conception of faith which prevails in the liberal Church. According to modern liberalism, faith is essentially the same as “making Christ Master” in one’s life; at least it is by making Christ Master in the life that the . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: Does Rome Practice Paedocommunion And Should We?
In this episode Dr Clark answers a question about paedocommunion (infant communion). Continue reading →
Luther On The Role Of The Law In Salvation
It follows, therefore, that the Law with its function does contribute to justification—not because it justifies, but because it impels one to the promise of grace and makes it sweet and desirable. Therefore we do not abolish the Law; but we show . . . Continue reading →