In the Gospel of John, we read the English verb “to believe” fifty-four times in the English Standard Version. By contrast, the original Greek verb πιστεύω (pisteuō), which underlies and is commonly translated as forms of “believe,” occurs ninety-eight times in John’s . . . Continue reading →
2026 Archive
The Feminization Thesis And Office In The PCA
I write not as a theologian, minister, or church officer, but as a woman and an ordinary PCA churchgoer who has a real stake in the continuing faithfulness of the church. Decisions made at the General Assembly and in presbyteries are not . . . Continue reading →
Review: Do Not Be True To Yourself By Kevin DeYoung
In the seventeenth century, the first question of the Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechism asked the perennial question of humanity: What is our purpose? What is the goal of life? The answer has been important for Christians in the centuries since: Man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy him forever. This answer contains much wisdom and points us to the true meaning of our lives. Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: What is Reformed Theology (Part 8): Confessing the Faith is Just the Beginning
In this episode Dr. Clark talks about Reformed Theology. Continue reading →
Frankfurt Presbyterian Church: Making Disciples in Offenbach, Germany
Dear Friends, It is with joy that I share with you an update about our English-speaking, church-planting work Frankfurt Presbyterian Church, which, by the Lord’s grace, has experienced modest growth over the past two years and is slowly but surely taking root . . . Continue reading →
Packer: Baxter Sowed The Seeds Of Moralism, Arianism, And Liberalism
Thus Baxter, by the initial rationalism of his ‘political method’, which forced scripture into an a priori mould, actually sowed the seeds of moralism with regard to sin, Arianism with regard to Christ, legalism with regard to faith and salvation, and liberalism . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: What is Reformed Theology (Part 7): The Dividing Wall has been Torn Down
In this episode Dr. Clark talks about Reformed Theology. Continue reading →
An Impressive Response To The Case For Female Deacons In The PCA
When it comes to any matter related to the Christian life—which is, in fact, every matter—our first priority is to ask what God desires for his people. This is true not only in our personal lives but also in matters of God’s . . . Continue reading →
Astonishing Gospel Apostasy: An Exposition Of Galatians 1:6–10 (Part 2)
It is absolutely astonishing for anyone to desert the gospel of grace and peace for another so-called gospel. That is why we see next the double damnation of “other gospel” preachers in verses 8–9: But even if we or an angel from . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: What is Reformed Theology (Part 6): Jesus is not Primarily an Example
In this episode Dr. Clark talks about Reformed Theology. Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of February 16–22, 2026
These were the top five posts for the week of February 16–22, 2026. Continue reading →
The Last Work of a Student or the First of a Scholar?
That slogan puzzled me the first few times I heard it, but I think I understand it more clearly now. I was puzzled because the word scholar means “student.” It is a Latin word derived from the noun schola, or school. A scholar is . . . Continue reading →
Christian Nationalists Might Learn From Petrus Dathenus
Meanwhile, [Petrus] Dathenus led a rather checkered life. His preaching soon brought him into difficulties, even with William of Orange, the leader of the fight against Spain. The prince wanted to grant Roman Catholics freedom of worship, but Dathenus strenuously opposed such . . . Continue reading →
Heidelcast For February 22, 2026: Have This Mind: Philippians (13)
In this episode Dr Clark continues the series, “Have This Mind” Continue reading →
Beeke And Pederson: Baxter’s Doctrines Of The Decrees, Atonement, And Justification Were Not Reformed
Baxter’s writings are a strange theological mix. He was one of a few Puritans whose doctrines of God’s decrees, atonement, and justification were anything but Reformed. Though he generally structured his theology along Reformed lines of thought, he frequently leaned towards Arminian . . . Continue reading →
From Glory to Glory: The Story of Christ in Psalms 15–24 (Part 12): Psalm 21 And The Victorious King
One thing I have realized about home repair projects is that the whole job is not done just because you finish the job you set out to do. You may complete the main task, but cleanup is still a feature of a . . . Continue reading →
Heidelcast: Superfriends Saturday: Which is More Important, Pure Worship or Political Theology?
In this episode of the Heidelcast, the Superfriends talk about worship. Continue reading →
Batistas: A definição de reformado e a política de identidade
Se a evidência objetiva e histórica é tão clara quanto afirmo sobre a definição histórica da palavra reformado, por que esse debate existe? Novamente, as raízes desse debate encontram-se, em parte, na maneira como os batistas pensam sobre si mesmos e sobre os . . . Continue reading →
Calvin On John 13:15: Christ Did Not Establish Lent
It deserves our attention that Christ says that he gave an example; for we are not at liberty to take all his actions, without reserve, as subjects of imitation. The Papists boast that, by Christ’s example, they observe the forty days’ fast, . . . Continue reading →
Heidelvideo #5—Why I’m Not a Roman Catholic with R. Scott Clark
Dr. R. Scott Clark explores the reasons behind evangelical conversions to Roman Catholicism and explains why he remains committed to the Reformed tradition. Continue reading →