The Reformed doctrine of infant baptism is a stumbling block for many evangelical Christians who are otherwise attracted to joining a Reformed church. But the Reformed face not only the doctrinal challenge of defending the biblical rationale for our practice but also . . . Continue reading →
Author Archives: Heidelblog
Top Five Posts For The Week Of March 16–22, 2026
These were the top five posts for the week of March 16–22, 2026. Continue reading →
Non-Heterosexual Identity Declining Sharply Among Young Americans
Last fall, researcher Eric Kaufmann concluded that “trans identification is in free fall among the young.” His declaration was a little premature – his sources measured identifying as non-binary, not transgender, and were not nationally representative. But after digging into the best . . . Continue reading →
Heidelvideo #9—Is Grace a Medicine or God’s Favor?
Dr. R. Scott Clark explains why the Roman Catholic view of grace as a medicinal substance to be infused and cooperated with contradicts the biblical definition of grace as God’s free, unconditional favor. Continue reading →
Polanus: Galatians 3:10 Teaches The Imputation Of Christ’s Active Obedience
In Galatians 3:10 the apostle supplies the eighth argument: “As many as are of the works of the law and under the curse. For it is written: ‘Cursed is everyone who does not remain in all things, which are written in the . . . Continue reading →
Was Dr Frankenstein Surprised By His Monster?
In February 2026, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth extended an invitation to Moscow, Idaho pastor Doug Wilson to lead a Christian prayer service at the Pentagon. The invitation generated immediate and considerable national attention: not least because Wilson has, over the . . . Continue reading →
When The Marxists Come For The Birders
Why, birders might ask, this curmudgeonly reception to a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in intersectional spaces in the birding community? The reason is that this relabeling movement betrays a Jacobin zealotry for politicizing something inherently unpolitical, in the process demanding . . . Continue reading →
Conversion To Rome And The Path To Power In DC
When Anika Smith moved to Washington, D.C., more than a decade ago, her first order of business was to find a church. She didn’t have a car, so she used the metro. Even with transportation challenges, she managed to visit about three . . . Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of March 9–15, 2026
These were the top five posts for the week of March 9–15, 2026. Continue reading →
The Evil Of Envy
There are a number of grievous sins which will swiftly disqualify a minister from church leadership. Envy is not often considered one of them. But Paul lists jealousy right alongside drunkenness and sexual immorality as a mark of walking in darkness (Romans . . . Continue reading →
Heidelvideo #8—Why I’m Not Roman Catholic: History of the 7 Sacraments
Dr. R. Scott Clark explores the historical development of the seven sacraments and why the Reformation only recognizes the two instituted by Christ. He examines the Council of Trent and medieval debates to show how ecclesiastical practices evolved into dogma over time. Continue reading →
Ninth Circuit Affirms Freedom Of Religious Organizations To Hire Whom They Will
In a unanimous decision Tuesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled that the Yakima Union Gospel Mission is free to hire like-minded employees who share and live out the mission’s religious beliefs and purpose to spread the gospel . . . Continue reading →
Review: Christians Reading Classics: An Introduction To Greco-Roman Classics From Homer To Boethius By Nadya Williams
It may be because I grew up reading Greco-Roman classics, but this book touched me deeply. At first, I thought it was one of the many books underlining the importance of reading the classics— and this book certainly does this. But it . . . Continue reading →
Erick Erickson Versus The Theobros
Yesterday, my family went to church. It was the end of our church’s annual Missions Conference. The guest pastor had led the conference. He had come over from Leeds in the United Kingdom. His sermon, and the whole conference, focused on the . . . Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of March 2–8, 2026
These were the top five posts for the week of March 2–8, 2026. Continue reading →
What Is The Public Good? Hart Reviews Baird
At the heart of Baird’s conception is the language of the public good. He finds it in the twenty-third chapter of the Westminster Confession, and it informs a logical syllogism that is the backbone of his argument. The confession affirms that God . . . Continue reading →
Heidelvideo #7—Why I’m Not Roman Catholic (Part 3)
Dr. R. Scott Clark discusses the critical differences between Roman Catholic and Reformed views on apostolic tradition and church authority. Continue reading →
Boston: What The Covenant Of Works Can And Cannot Do After The Fall
The covenant of works could by no means be renewed by fallen Adam, so as thereby to help himself and his posterity out of this misery, the which is the only thing in question here; otherwise, indeed, it might have been renewed, . . . Continue reading →
Joseph Caryl’s Endorsement Of The Marrow of Modern Divinity
I have perused this ensuing Dialogue, and find it tending to peace and holiness; the author endeavouring to reconcile and heal those unhappy differences, which have lately broken out afresh amongst us, about the points therein handled and cleared: for which cause . . . Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of February 23–March 1, 2026
These were the top five posts for the week of February 23–March 1, 2026. Continue reading →