At Justin Taylor’s blog. This is timely as it was one of the topics we discussed in our adult catechism class this morning at OURC.
Author Archives: R. Scott Clark
Do Presbyterians Confess That Refusing to Baptize Infants is Sin?
That’s the question I received in my inbox yesterday. The writer asks, …Whereas I know that a consistent Baptist (e.g. Mark Dever) would consider a Christian refusing to be baptized subsequent to conversion as sinning and subject to church discipline, is that . . . Continue reading →
Playing Games with the Gospel
My old friend (and former pastor) Iain Duguid sent this to me: Make Your Own Gospel Board Games This was a favorite of mine growing up. My mom would get a large piece of poster board and create a winding path of . . . Continue reading →
Bob Godfrey on the Holiness of God
Tim Challies has a summary of Bob Godfrey’s talk at Ligonier this morning. Bob is president and Professor of Church History at WSC.
More From Calvin on the Three Uses of the Law
At C or C
All Time Top 6 HB Posts
1. Who or What Defines Reformed? 2. Calvinism Old and New 3. For Those Just Tuning In: What is the Federal Vision? 4. A Word to Students in the Midst of Controversy 5. Thinking About the Confederation of Reformed Evangelicals? 6. Covenant . . . Continue reading →
Cally Likes RRC!
It has to do with being delivered from a quirky form form of QIRC. You can order your copy of RRC here.
Semper Reformanda
The Latin phrase “semper Reformanda” (from “ecclesia reformata, semper reformanda,” i.e. “the church Reformed and always reforming”) )was not intended to mean nor does it mean, “always evolving.” The phrase has been hijacked and abused thus but abuse doth not a definition . . . Continue reading →
For What It's Worth: This Paedo is Not Offended
My friend Mark Dever says that baptizing infants is sin. Mike Bird and others are offended and Mark has replied. I’ve received a few emails about this. Frankly, I don’t understand why folk are in high dudgeon.
Christian Legal Society Loses in 9th Circuit
Unless they win on appeal, this ruling could bode ill for free association on college campuses.
More WSC Stuff: Thumbdrive
Just in to the bookstore, a 2GB thumbdrive/memory stick with the Westminster Seminary California logo. Great stuff for students, alumni, and supporters. It’s $13.00 You can order by contacting the bookstore or by 760/735.BOOK (2665)
Why Six Days?
Yes, I know, “Because God says so.” Okay, now that is settled is there any more to be said? Jon thinks so.
New Edition of "The Creationists" by Numbers
Ronald Numbers has done terrific work on the history of the creationist movement in N. America. He has revised his earlier work to account for the intelligent design movement. Everyone on all sides of this issue should read this book.
WSC Launches Alumni Assoc Webpage
Here.
Audio: The Law of God & the Christian Available for Download
You can download these conference talks from Jan 2007. They are $2.00 each. Thanks to Matt Haeck for making work of this. I hope these lectures will put to rest some myths about WSC.
Selling Indulgences?
It is believed by some that the Roman communion has abandoned the doctrine and practice of indulgences. The HB has noted, however, that the practice of indulgences continues. In one of these posts it was suggested that Rome has never authorized the . . . Continue reading →
New: Evangelium Vol 7.1 Spring '09 (Free!)
EVANGELIUM is a free quarterly magazine distributed by WSC. You can subscribe here. This month has the text of the Calvin’s Legacy Conference talks by Bob Godfrey, Steve Baugh, and Mike Horton.
Essay on Luther’s Doctrine of Justification Online (Updated)
My essay in the Concordia Theological Journal is now online as a PDF.
Grade Inflation Continues
There is a story in the 12 March 2009 issue of the Chronicles of Higher Education building on the research presented at GradeInflation.com showing that post-secondary grades have risen steadily since 1991.
John "Rabbi" Duncan on the Free Offer of the Gospel
The Rev. Dr John “Rabbi” Duncan was an outstanding Scottish minister and missionary in the 19th century. Here’s a brief summary of the Reformed doctrine of the free or well-meant offer of the gospel.