The abuse documented in this series and even by a CREC committee (and Rarchel Shubin) did not come from nothing. It was derived from a theology and that theology is known as the Federal Vision. Continue reading →
January 2025 Archive
Owen: It Is Christ’s Obedience Or Nothing
And therefore those who affirm that our obedience is the condition or cause of our justification, do all of them deny the imputation of the obedience of Christ unto us. The righteousness of Christ is imputed to us, as that on the . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast Q&A: Does the Holy Spirit Work the Same Now as Under Moses?
In this episode Dr Clark answers a listener question on the Holy Spirit. Continue reading →
Sibbes: Our Blessedness Is Communion With God
Man’s happiness is in communion with God. Before the fall of man, there was familiar conversation with God; but by the sin of our first parents, we lost this great happiness, and now we are strangers, and as contrary to God as . . . Continue reading →
Review: Preaching As Reminding: Stirring Memory In An Age Of Forgetfulness By Jeffrey D. Arthurs
I wonder how many books about preaching have been published. Two hundred? Five hundred? It is hard to know for sure, but the number is not small. And although there are numerous books about preaching, most of them are quite similar. They . . . Continue reading →
How Baxter Came To Reject The Reformation Doctrine Of Salvation
To repeat my point, Owen could have had any number of authors in mind when he offered this extended critique, but it has to be said that Richard Baxter fitted the bill pretty well. In his first publication, the Aphorismes of Justification, published . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast Q&A: Swearing by the Confessions?
In this episode Dr Clark answers a listener question on swearing by the confessions. Continue reading →
If Instruments, Why Not Swords? (Part 1)
Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre! For Yahweh takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation. Let the godly exult in glory; let them sing for joy on their beds. . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast Q&A: “Help! I’m Struggling With the Trinity.”
In this episode Dr Clark answers a listener question on the Trinity. Continue reading →
Why Carl Trueman Is Not A Roman Catholic
Speaking at the Leonine Forum in D.C. recently, I was asked a friendly but pointed question: “Why are you not a Catholic?” The questioner noted that in my talk I had expressed a love for the early Church Fathers, admiration for Thomas . . . Continue reading →
The Need For Reformed Witness In Lebanon
Lebanon is a nation with a unique religious landscape. Unlike many Arab countries where Islam is deeply intertwined with national identity, Lebanon stands out as a country with a nominal Christian history. Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of December 30, 2024–January 5, 2025
These were the top five posts for the week of December 30, 2024–January 5, 2025. Continue reading →
POPLL: An Alternative To Christian Nationalism (And Theonomy, Christian Reconstruction, Theocracy, And Christendom) (Pt 10)
How Lawsuits Work I am not a lawyer nor am I practicing law in this space. What follows should not be construed as legal advice but broadly there are two kinds of court cases: civil and criminal. The latter are tried by . . . Continue reading →
Colquhoun: Believers Are Not Under The Law As A Covenant Of Works
Once more, are true believers delivered from the commanding, condemning, and irritating power of the law as a covenant? Let them then, amid all their trials and all their conflicts with spiritual enemies, be of good comfort. Oh, let them rejoice exceedingly . . . Continue reading →
Hot Off The Press: A Primer On Distinguishing Law And Gospel
Why do we need a primer on distinguishing law and gospel? There are many answers to this question, but for time’s sake, let me give you four reasons a book on the distinction between law and gospel is needed today: 1. It is . . . Continue reading →
Heidelcast For January 5, 2025: Best Of: Neonomianism & Antinomianism in The Marrow of Modern Divinity (1645)
In this episode Dr Clark considers the law and the gospel through a discussion of Neonomianism & Antinomianism. Continue reading →
Erskine: Were Paul Alive He Would Excommunicate Richard Baxter
…1. As to doctrinal legalists, we might bewail and refute the legal schemes that take place in the world. I name these two: 1. The Popish Scheme, denying the imputation of Christ’s righteousness. The imputed righteousness of Christ is blasphemed by the . . . Continue reading →
The Canons Of Dork #36 For January 4, 2025
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Heidelminicast: Ordinary Means Ordinary (7): Strategic, Authentic, and Confessional
Dr Clark continues the series “Ordinary Means Ordinary” Continue reading →
Psalm 13: How Long? (Part 1)—Canonical Contribution
If you are anything like me, waiting in line is really hard for you. Some of my more frustrating experiences are when I see no forward motion in the line I am waiting in. As you are waiting for your turn to . . . Continue reading →