For convincing a man of sin, righteousness, and judgment, by the gospel. As for convincing a man of sin, and righteousness, and judgment, by the gospel, or covenant of grace, he must understand three things: 1. That not believing in Jesus Christ, . . . Continue reading →
2026 Archive
Heidelvideo #14—Gambling (Part 2)
Dr. R. Scott Clark explores the neurobiological “dopamine effect” that fuels addictions to gambling, porn, and social media. He discusses the severe consequences of compulsive gambling and highlights historical theological warnings against “wasteful gaming.” Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: What it Means to Subscribe to a Confession of Faith (Part 6): What the Story of Jacob Arminius Teaches Us About Confessional Subscription
In this episode Dr. Clark talks about confessional membership. Continue reading →
Review: The Beauty Of Divine Grace By Gabriel N. E. Fluhrer
Divine grace is a beautiful thing. Though it is not a thing that we can hold on to or put under a microscope, it is a disposition of an Almighty God. What makes this grace of God so beautiful is that we . . . Continue reading →
The Sum Of The Gospel Or The Covenant Of Grace
The sum of the gospel, or covenant of grace and reconciliation, is this: “If thou flee from deserved wrath to the true Redeemer Jesus Christ, (who is able to save to the uttermost all that come to God through him,) thou shalt . . . Continue reading →
On Traveling From Münster To Geneva
In 1535 the Reformation was about fourteen years old. The Protestants had gained some legal status within the empire, but the existence of the movement was by no means secure. Internally, it was wracked with dissension over the moral and theological implications . . . Continue reading →
The Sum Of Saving Knowledge: The Substance Of The Covenant Of Grace Is One
The covenant of grace, set down in the Old Testament before Christ came, and in the New since he came, is one and the same in substance, albeit different in outward administration: For the covenant in the Old Testament, being sealed with . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: What it Means to Subscribe to a Confession of Faith (Part 5): From “Insofar As” to “Good Faith:” The Slope to the Mainline
In this episode Dr. Clark talks about confessional membership. Continue reading →
J. Dwight Pentecost: The Rabbis Used The Right Method But Reached The Wrong Conclusions
This same literal interpretation was a marked feature of Old Testament interpretation. Jerome, in rejecting the strict literal method of interpretation, “calls the literal interpretation ‘Jewish,’ implies that it may easily become heretical and repeatedly says it is inferior to the ‘spiritual.’”1 . . . Continue reading →
Long Prayers, Better Prayers? (Part 2)
Short Prayers: Christian Perspectives from the Past Notable Christians from the past have not always emphasized long prayers. Some of them highlighted the benefit of short prayers. For example, when he was discussing Jesus’s teaching on prayer, Augustine (d. AD 430) emphasized . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: What it Means to Subscribe to a Confession of Faith (Part 4): Confessions are a Measure of the Health of a Church
In this episode Dr. Clark talks about confessional membership. Continue reading →
New In Print: “Social Trinitarianism Is Not A Bonanza For Catholic Christians”
Dr Clark’s latest essay, “Social Trinitarianism Is Not A Bonanza For Catholic Christians” in James P. Butler et al. ed. A Faithful Steward: Essays in Honor of Richard C. Barcellos (Broken Wharfe, 2026) appears in a new collection of essays in honor . . . Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of April 13–19, 2026
These were the top five posts for the week of April 13–19, 2026. Continue reading →
Luther: The Enemy Does Not Present To Us The Whole Christ
So far as the words are concerned, we know all this very well and can discourse on it. But in the struggle, when the devil tries to mar the image of Christ and to snatch the Word from our hearts, we discover . . . Continue reading →
Jesus And Trump
Garrison Keillor used to open his monologues about the fictional town of Lake Woebegon by saying, “It’s been a quiet week in Lake Woebegon” and then go on to explain how it had not actually been quiet. The way the news is . . . Continue reading →
Heidelcast For April 19, 2026: Have This Mind: Philippians (19)
In this episode Dr Clark continues the series, “Have This Mind” Continue reading →
Superfriends Saturday: Ministry, Evangelism, and the Second Commandment
In this episode of the Heidelcast, the Superfriends discuss ministry & evangelism. Continue reading →
From Glory To Glory: The Story of Christ In Psalms 15–24 (Part 15): Psalm 24 And The King’s Exaltation
What is, at least in experience and emphasis, the pivotal moment in a wedding ceremony? When the bride enters and walks down the aisle. What is the most discussed aspect of our culture’s superficial awards ceremonies? The red carpet. What is the . . . Continue reading →
Pelikan: It Was The Heretics Who Hellenized The Faith
It is even more a distortion when the dogma formulated by the catholic tradition is described as “in its conception and development a work of the Greek spirit on the soil of the gospel.” Indeed, in some ways it is more accurate . . . Continue reading →
Heidelvideo #13—Gambling (Part 1)
Dr. R. Scott Clark discusses the growing crisis of gambling addiction among young men and explains why it is a serious concern for the Christian community. He explores psychological triggers, cultural influences, and the spiritual implications for those who fall prey to it. Continue reading →