This is one of the better summaries of ch. 2 of RRC I’ve seen so far.
Author Archives: R. Scott Clark
Hyper-Calvinism, Rationalism, and Anti-Predestinarians
By definition, “hyper-Calvinism” is that doctrine which goes “beyond” (hyper) Calvin. Often, however, it is used incorrectly by critics of predestination to describe anyone who believes in reprobation. If teaching reprobation makes one “hyper-Calvinist” then Calvin would be “hyper-Calvinist” and that’s just . . . Continue reading →
You Mean the Bible Isn’t About Me?
Yes, Virginia, there is a unifying story in Scripture, and no, it’s not how you can conquer the Goliaths in your life. The Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, is about Christ. No, it doesn’t flatten out the story. It doesn’t mean that . . . Continue reading →
Bill is Reading RRC!
He’s a Cornhusker writing from Omaha.
Ursinus on True Thankfulness
Note: Zacharias Ursinus was the primary author of the Heidelberg Catechism. The comments below come from his lectures on the catechism that were authorized by the Elector Palatinate, Frederick III. Happy Thanksgiving. § Having now considered the misery of man, and his . . . Continue reading →
How to React to Homosexuals in the Congregation?
The question was raised on the PB how a congregation ought to respond to practicing homosexuals who are visiting a congregation regularly. Here’s a slightly revised version of my initial answer. First, praise God that they are in the congregation where, one trusts, . . . Continue reading →
The Outlook, Old School Printed Stuff, and Faithfulness
There is a lot of good stuff in The Outlook. I am thankful for the Reformed Fellowship, for their courage in standing up for God’s Word as confessed by the Reformed Churches. By contrast, there are popular magazines that seek to serve . . . Continue reading →
Voetius Online
Todd explains.
Audio: Hywel Jones on Gen 2:8-3:6
Here.
RRC is Book of the Month!
At Christ Reformed Church, Santee (it’s in the column on the left). The link it is to Amazon. This month it’s about $7.00 less at the Bookstore at WSC.
Forget the Gospel in the Stars…
Forget the gospel in the stars. Try the gospel in the seas… (HT: Kevin Efflandt)
Nick is Reading RRC!
At Restless and Reforming. I’m not sure about the forearm smashing, however! It’s not really that sort of book.
The Problem of the Minimalist Definition
Yesterday someone sent a link to an essay posted on a seminary website. In the comments that follow I am not speaking to the seminary per se but I do want to challenge the implied premise of the essay. The fundamental question . . . Continue reading →
It's Official: It's the End of the World
Thank (I think) to Daily Scroll. I think Grandma used to say, “there’s no fool like an old fool.”
An Emergent "Translation" of the NT? Yikes!
Thanks to WHI producer extraordinaire Shane Rosenthal for giving us a heads up via email. Who says that the Emergent movement is harmless? If there were any doubts that it’s utterly wedded to religious subjectivism and to the worst strains of pietism, . . . Continue reading →
Looking for Resources on Amillennialism?
Look no more.
Why Must He Be a True and Righteous Man? (HC 16 pt 1)
16. Why must he be a true and righteous man? Because the justice of God requires 1 that the same human nature which has sinned should make satisfaction for sin, but one who is himself a sinner, cannot satisfy for others.2 1Rom . . . Continue reading →
Andrew is Reading RRC
At the Reformed Reader.
What Do JFK, Mae West, C. S. Lewis, Scatman Crothers, and Shemp (Howard) Have in Common?
They all died on this day (HT: Steve).
New Site Devoted to the Belgic Confession
Thanks to our indefatigable pastor Danny Hyde!