In June, the Evangelical Presbyterian Church voted to accept a “pastoral letter” that critics say opens the door to ordaining celibate, same-sex attracted individuals — a decision that has drawn sharp criticism from within the denomination. Now some of those churches have . . . Continue reading →
2026 Archive
See You In Omaha October 2–4, 2026
Come learn covenant theology! Continue reading →
Does the Westminster Confession Teach Baptismal Regeneration? (Part 2)
In order to interpret the text of the Scots Confession and the Westminster Confession we must decide on a hermeneutic, a way of interpreting confessional texts. Often in the interpretation of confessional documents the temptation is to try to interpret a specific passage without reference to the broader context, but that is no way to read a text. Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of August 24–30, 2026
These were the top five posts for the week of August 24–30, 2026. Continue reading →
Heidelcast for August 30, 2026: On Pastoral Ministry with Special Guest Mike Abendroth
Dr. Clark speaks with Mike Abendroth about pastoral ministry in this special episode of the Heidelcast. Continue reading →
Heidelcast: Superfriends Saturday: Where Does the Roman Catholic Rite of Exorcism Come From?
In this episode of the Heidelcast, the Superfriends discuss exorcism. Continue reading →
Thistles and Olive Trees: Psalm 52 (Part 2)
In the opening of Psalm 52, the heinous felonies of Doeg the Edomite struck us with horror, but then the Lord assuaged our grief and stirred up our fear of Yahweh by revealing the judgment of this wicked mercenary. In this psalm, . . . Continue reading →
D. G. Hart On American Liberty And Religious Dissent
June is the usual month for the convening of Presbyterian assemblies, but the jewel in the crown of Presbyterian reforms, replacing bishops with lengthy committee meetings, seems less impressive today than it did in 1560 when the Scots held their first General . . . Continue reading →
You Shall Not Make Pictures Of Jesus
“It’s a new storybook Bible for children!” as I looked to my wife from the kitchen table. She rolled her eyes in that familiar way and glanced over to the stack of similar books collecting dust. “Will it make the pile?” “Not . . . Continue reading →
Covenant Moralism
Of the three controversies surveyed briefly in this chapter, perhaps none of them better illustrates the diminished influence of the Reformed confession, and the rise of the QIRC in the conservative Reformed churches, than the thirty-year struggle over the doctrine of justification. . . . Continue reading →
Video: Is Roman Catholicism Right About Tradition?
What does the Bible actually mean when Paul tells the Thessalonians to hold fast to the traditions they were taught “either by spoken word or by letter”? Rome has long leaned on that verse to defend a body of unwritten apostolic teaching . . . Continue reading →
Review: Celebrities for Jesus: How Personas, Platforms, And Profits Are Hurting The Church By Katelyn Beaty
It is my opinion that one of the more detrimental developments in modern evangelicalism has been the rise of the celebrity pastor. While the church has always been tempted to elevate gifted and influential leaders beyond their proper place, our digital age . . . Continue reading →
Nebraska Sued For Pressuring Families To Attend Public School
As parents in Lincoln, Nebraska send their children back to school today, the New Civil Liberties Alliance is filing the Jacobsen v. Spellerberg lawsuit on behalf of two families in the District Court of Lancaster County, challenging the state’s K-12 education system’s . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: God’s Unexpected Arrow: Psalm 64
In this episode Dr. Clark talks about Psalm 64. Continue reading →
John Witherspoon: Presbyterian Pastor
John Witherspoon is most famous for being the only clergyman to sign the Declaration of Independence. The most crucial part of that sentence is the recognition that Witherspoon was, from the age of 20 until his death at the age of 71, . . . Continue reading →
Schism and the Redeemed Zoomer (Part 6): Schism in the Early Church
Church division has troubled Christians from the earliest generations of the church. The New Testament repeatedly warns against factions, quarrels, false teachers, and those who disturb the unity of Christ’s body. Those warnings did not become less urgent after the death of . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: An Interesting Conversation At My Door
In this episode Dr. Clark talks about an interesting conversation at his door. Continue reading →
Schism and the Redeemed Zoomer (Part 5): The Apostles and Institutional Faithfulness
In a previous article, we considered the argument against schism in the Old Testament. Redeemed Zoomer’s (RZ) argument does not rest on the Old Testament alone. He also maintains that Jesus and the apostles remained within the temple and synagogue system until . . . Continue reading →
Advice From A Seasoned Pastor
I was ordained in 2000 and in the years since, I’ve learned some things about pastoral ministry. In what follows, I’ll share ten practical tips. These go beyond what should be understood by every pastor: keep your focus on the gospel, preach . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: Machen: Are We Schismatics?
In this episode Dr. Clark reads an essay by J. Gresham Machen. Continue reading →