A third critical factor [for the historic Protestant hermeneutic] is the analogia fidei or the “analogy of faith.” This refers to the importance of interpreting an unclear biblical text in light of clear passages that speak to the same subject rather than . . . Continue reading →
March 2024 Archive
Heidelcast For March 3, 2024: “Feathers And All:” The Scriptures Are Enough (4)
In this episode Dr Clark discusses some more patristic texts regarding continuing charismata in the second century, medieval examples of continuing revelation and the Pentecostal wing of the early Anabaptist movements and some early Reformed responses, which complicate Pentecostal and charismatic claims. Continue reading →
It Is Only Stupid If You Change The Terms
Do Reformed preachers not see the stupidity of telling people not to rely on their works while also saying genuine faith produces good works? It just seems like double-speak to avoid being labeled Catholic or Arminian. I reply: this Reformed preacher fails . . . Continue reading →
Psalm 2: God Is King Over The Nations Part 3—The Strategy
As we have worked through Psalm 2, the question running throughout is: Who rules the world? Are the nations going to overthrow God? For those in the know, namely those paying attention to the message of Psalm 2, the answer is clear. . . . Continue reading →
The Canons Of Dork #26 For March 2, 2024
Gomer encounters a new Bible translation. Continue reading →
The Secret of Knowing God’s Will (Part 2)
Prior to the modern period the predominant question in the West was, “What has God said?” There were different answers to this question. Rome pointed to the church as the source of revelation and the Protestants pointed to Scripture as read by . . . Continue reading →
Machen’s Meals
100 years have passed since the publication of J. Gresham Machen’s classic polemic-apologetic book Christianity and Liberalism. The world has changed a lot in the intervening century. The Protestant churches certainly look different, with the mainline (in and for which Machen fought) hurtling . . . Continue reading →
Audio: Covenant Curses, Confidence, and Blessings
A sermon by R. Scott Clark entitled, “Covenant Curses, Confidence, and Blessings” Editor’s Note: This audio was originally published in 2013. RESOURCES Subscribe To The Heidelblog! The Heidelblog Resource Page Heidelmedia Resources The Ecumenical Creeds The Reformed Confessions The Heidelberg Catechism Resources . . . Continue reading →