Following up on his 2021 work The Failure of Natural Theology, which served as a clarion call to abandon the retrieval movement and return to a more biblical view of natural theology and Christian theism, Jeffrey Johnson has published another work towards this . . . Continue reading →
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Top Five Posts For The Week Of September 2–8, 2024
These were the top five posts for the week beginning September 2–8, 2024. Continue reading →
A Baptist Speaks Up
Because of our lack many have been moved to untrustworthy mercenary-like groups. Groups that are not afraid to fire the bullet. For example, those in “Moscow” aren’t so paralyzed—those like Doug Wilson and Canon Press. They aren’t alone. New groups continue to . . . Continue reading →
Video: Westminster Seminary California’s Opening Convocation, “Pray For Us”
Yesterday, September 5th, 2024, Westminster Seminary California held its opening convocation for the 2024–25 school year. Watch President Joel Kim’s address entitled “Pray for Us” on 2 Thessalonians 3:1–5. Continue reading →
Real History Versus Tucker History
According to Tucker Carlson, Darryl Cooper is “the most important popular historian working in the United States today.” I had never heard of Cooper until this week and was none the wiser when I went to look for his books. There are . . . Continue reading →
Rachel Shubin’s Analysis Of Wilson’s Pastoral Errors In Two Very Serious Cases (8)
Mr. Wilson at every turn attempts to portray Natalie as consenting. Mr. Wilson wants to shift the blame on Natalie and her parents and at the same time claim we can’t know “how much grooming and seduction” there was. Continue reading →
Luther: Bernard Trusted In Christ Alone
Therefore we are fighting today, not against the obvious wickedness and vice of the papacy but against its fictitious saints, who think that they lead an angelic life when they observe not only the commandments of God but also the counsels of . . . Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of August 26–September 1, 2024
These were the top five posts for the week beginning August 26–September 1, 2024. Continue reading →
Rachel Shubin’s Analysis Of Wilson’s Pastoral Errors In Two Very Serious Cases (7)
And last, we have access to the love letters/journals that you wrote that the court reviewed and then sealed. Continue reading →
Video: Planting A Church & Preparing The Soil
Starting a new church is an important task, and all of the details, big and small, play a vital role in the process. In this episode, Washington D.C. church planter and Reverend Dr. Brian Lee joins Pastor Chris Gordon to continue their discussion. Continue reading →
Morabito: The New “Joy Campaign” Is Not New
This is not the first “joy campaign” in Modern times. The others did not end well. Continue reading →
Covenant Nomism And The Exile
At first sight, covenantal nomism may seem to be strongly supported by the analogy of a marriage relationship that the Old Testament uses to describe the relationship between the Lord and Israel. Continue reading →
Rachel Shubin’s Analysis Of Wilson’s Pastoral Errors In Two Very Serious Cases (6)
Idaho Law is clear that any sexual activity between an adult and a child under age 16 is illegal. There are no exceptions for consent of a third party (like her parents) or even consent of the minor child. There are no exceptions at all. Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of August 19–25, 2024
These were the top five posts for the week beginning August 19–25, 2024. Continue reading →
Rachel Shubin’s Analysis Of Wilson’s Pastoral Errors In Two Very Serious Cases (5)
“Despite Mr. Wilson’s protestations that Christ Church ensures that Mr. Sitler is chaperoned when he attends church and that the church’s highest concern is for protecting children, one child is conspicuously absent from this concern – Mr. Sitler’s own son….” Continue reading →
Stella Gets It
Have you noticed the social contagion destroying our private lives? Consider these toxic but all-too-common scenarios: A 19-year-old college student comes home and trashes her parents for their “whiteness.” A 33-year-old son tells his mother, “You’re dead to me,” because she supports . . . Continue reading →
Video: Planting A Church
Rev. Dr. Brian Lee joins Pastor Chris Gordon in the AGR studio. Rev. Lee worked in government in D.C. for many years and explains his transition from politics to the ministry. He and Pastor Gordon discuss the successes of church planting and take a closer look at the areas where the process could be improved. Continue reading →
Rachel Shubin’s Analysis Of Wilson’s Pastoral Errors In Two Very Serious Cases (4)
“But I … I think it’s a reasonable restriction that he not reside with his wife and child, in the future, if in fact they have children.”—Judge Stegner Continue reading →
Luther: Hagar And Sarah Are About Law And Gospel
Therefore Paul separates the spiritual people of the new covenant from the Law when he says that this people is not the child of Hagar, who had a husband, but of Sarah, the free woman, who does not know the Law. In . . . Continue reading →
Rachel Shubin’s Analysis Of Wilson’s Pastoral Errors In Two Very Serious Cases (3)
The report goes on to detail the increasingly atrocious nature of Mr. Sitler’s molestation of several of his host family’s children. Continue reading →