G. Vos did not invent Christ-centered preaching. The Confession of Bern has some pointed words about the centrality of Christ to Reformed preaching.
Author Archives: R. Scott Clark
Brakel on Justifying Faith
At the Reformed Reader
This looks Good
Kevin DeYoung’s new book, Just Do Something.
Calvin on Christ’s Active Obedience
From Institutes 2.16.5 (Battles edn): Now someone asks, How has Christ abolished sin, banished the separation between us and God, and acquired righteousness to render God favorable and kindly toward us? To this we can in general reply that he has achieved . . . Continue reading →
Why Johnny Can't Preach (6)
Part 5 The situation is not hopeless. In the history of the church, those times when she has prospered are those times when, in the midst of a low point, she has engaged in reflection and self-criticism (95). What is needed here . . . Continue reading →
Calvin's Commentaries Online
At CCEL via e-sword (HT: Calvin500).
Gary Johnson Reviews "The Shack"
Gary Johnson is pastor of Church of the Redeemer in Mesa, AZ. He has been pastor to one of our current students and is a thoughtful scholar of American Christianity and vigorous advocate of the Reformed faith. This review is part of . . . Continue reading →
Help Reformation2Germany Now
Sebastian writes: wonderful opportunity has come our way. We have been given the opportunity to rent a small office/meeting space in the Old Town of Heidelberg, the “Hauptstraße”, right in the center, close to the Church of the Holy Spirit. These opportunities, . . . Continue reading →
Is There a "Monolithic" Reformed View of Justification?
Recently I responded to John Armstrong’s post on the TIME magazine new Calvinist discussion. In his reply, John makes this startling claim: There is no monolithic Reformed voice on justification (especially re: imputation) and I would be very happy if we allowed . . . Continue reading →
Servetus Wasn't the Only One
But he’s the anti-Trinitarian who gets all the ink because he’s a convenient stick with which to beat Calvin. There were other anti-Trinitarians who were put to death for heresy. There’s more about this in my book on Olevianus.
Audio: Jay Adams Online
Here
Eat Like a 16th-Century King
Wes explains.
Chad is Reading RRC
He’s Young, Restless, but becoming Reformed.
Has Christ Returned?
Roger writes to ask: I’ve been having discussions lately with a fellow who identifies himself as non-violent Anabaptist. He denies he is Emergent, but I’m not so sure. He is very involved in non-violent struggle against ‘the system’ – meaning capitalism and . . . Continue reading →
When Was Zwingli an Anabaptist? Updated
Robert G. Torbet, A History of the Baptists (Philadelphia: The Judson Press, 1950), 35 contains this striking subordinate clause, “…when Zwingli became reluctant to continue his Anabaptist teaching…” I’ve read this claim before and I’ve heard it repeated. I’ve never seen any . . . Continue reading →
Calvin on "The Real Prosperity Gospel"
Christianity Today is running a series entitled, “Re-Formed” featuring essays by “John Calvin with Knox Bucer-Beza”—identified by CT as “the author of the Institutes of the Christian Religion and commentaries on most books of the Bible, both of which were sources of . . . Continue reading →
Meeting for South Orange County Church Plant
Info here.
Why Johnny Can't Preach (5)
Part 4 So far Gordon has focused on the form of preaching. In chapter 4 he turns to questions of content. He says, “…in addition to the cultural matters that have concerned me throughout, I also believe that preaching today almost entirely . . . Continue reading →
Idolatry and the Supper
The WHI guys are taking a quick tour of 1 Corinthinans as part their series on “Christianity in a post-Christian world.” Last week’s show was on “idolatry and other bad habits.” This week’s show focused on the abuse of the Supper in . . . Continue reading →
Two New Reviews of RRC
Pastor Charlie Wingard (Westminster PCA) reviews it at Amazon. There is another review at Amazon by “Reader.” It’s a positive review, mainly focusing on the epilogue and the interaction with the “new Calvinists.” He calls mine a “truly postmodern approach.” Properly qualified, . . . Continue reading →