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Christianity Versus Transhumanism
Richard Dawkins displays little knowledge of Christian theology. However, he is spot-on when he summarizes, “Pantheism is sexed-up atheism. Deism is watered-down theism.” It’s interesting that the pioneers of early modern science were orthodox Christians who were especially allergic to occult forces . . . Continue reading →
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Warfield: Christ Took The Jewish Sabbath Into The Grave With Him
The Sabbath came out of Christ’s hands, we see then, not despoiled of any of its authority or robbed of any of its glory, but rather enhanced in both authority and glory. Like the other commandments it was cleansed of all that . . . Continue reading →
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2026 den Dulk Lectures with Rev. Brian Vos: You Have Need of Endurance
2026 den Dulk Lectures with Rev. Brian Vos: Thursday and Friday, April 23 and 24, 2026 Join Westminster Seminary California for their Annual den Dulk Lectures on Pastoral Ministry. This year, Rev. Brian Vos will be speaking on the topic of “You . . . Continue reading →
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Witsius On The Consolation Of The Cross For Suffering Christians
It is impossible fully to express the great consolation which arises from the thought of the cross of Christ to those who are thus earnestly engaged in the crucifixion of the flesh. By his stripes, O Christian, he has sanctified and sweetened . . . Continue reading →
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Heidelvideo #11—Continuing Revelation (Part 1)
Dr. R. Scott Clark argues that the quest for “continuing revelation”—direct messages from God outside of the Bible—is directly correlated with a lack of biblical knowledge. Many are seeking a “concierge religion,” desiring personal, immediate answers to life’s specific questions (such as whom to marry or what job to take) because they feel entitled to direct divine guidance. Continue reading →
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Marshall On Seeking To Obey As The Condition Of The Right And Title Of Salvation
Those that endeavor to perform sincere obedience to all the commands of Christ, as the condition by which they are to procure for themselves a right and title to salvation, and a good ground to trust on Him for the same, do . . . Continue reading →
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SCOTUS Strikes Down Colorado Law Threatening Christian Counselors
Kaley Chiles holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health and a state counseling license in Colorado. Ms. Chiles does not begin counseling with any predetermined goals; instead, she sits down with clients, discusses their goals, and then formulates methods of counseling . . . Continue reading →
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C. S. Lewis On Roman Catholic Innovations
The Roman Church where it differs from the universal tradition and especially from apostolic Christianity I reject. Thus their theology about the B.V.M. I reject because it seems utterly foreign to the New Testament: where indeed the words “Blessed is the womb . . . Continue reading →
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Top Five Posts For The Week Of March 23–29, 2026
These were the top five posts for the week of March 23–29, 2026. Continue reading →
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Polanus: Christ Subjected Himself To The law For Us Not To Qualify Himself
Paul supplies the tenth argument in Galatians 4:4–5: “After the fullness of time came, God sent His Son, born from a woman, made subject to the Law, to redeem those who had been subject to the Law, that we might receive adoption.” . . . Continue reading →
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Polanus: Baptism Teaches Us The Imputation Of Christ’s Active Obedience
We seek the ninth argument from Galatians 3:27, “Whoever among you who has been baptized into Christ, has been clothed with Christ.” The meaning is that the church is necessary for Christ as to be covered with clothes, and under it to . . . Continue reading →
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A New Old Commentary On The Revelation
The third part of [Christ and His Church-Bride: Meredith G. Kline’s Biblical-Theological Reading of the Book of Revelation] is something quite brilliant: a sort of commentary on Revelation by Meredith Kline. In this section, Olinger did the difficult and tedious work of . . . Continue reading →
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Heidelvideo #10—The Heart of Justification Explained
Dr. R. Scott Clark explores the fundamental theological divide between the Reformation and the Roman Catholic Church regarding how a sinner is justified before God. He examines the Council of Trent’s decrees to highlight why the distinction between being justified and being sanctified remains a critical barrier to conversion. Continue reading →
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James Talarico Is Not The Seminarian You’re Looking For
There is no more effective way to destroy an institution than to inhabit it, keep its vocabulary, and gut its definitions and convictions. Politicians have done a great job of this regardless of stripe or creed. State Rep. James Talarico (TX D-50) . . . Continue reading →
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What Exactly Does Infant Baptism Mean?
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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →