Chris explains Belgic Confession Art. 22.
Author Archives: R. Scott Clark
Audio: Faith Apart From Works is Dead
Kim Riddlebarger explains.
Was There An Apostolic Hermeneutic And Can We Imitate It?
Yes and yes. No, it’s not in the Scofield Reference or Ryrie Study Bibles.
You Want Pictures of Jesus?
Danny Hyde’s got your picture of God the Son right here.
Dismantling the "Rapture"
The “Christless Christianity” series has been brilliant and this week’s installment is no exception. Our dispensational friends tell us that they read the bible “literally” and that amillennialists “spiritualize” Scripture. This might be compelling if we never actually looked at any passages. A . . . Continue reading →
Did God Leave Me When I Enrolled in Seminary?
Ryan at Sola Gratia raises questions that many first-semester seminary students ask. In essence the question/problem is this: Before I came to seminary I had an active devotional life and a vital, immediate, experience of God and now things have changed. I . . . Continue reading →
Volume 4: People And Place
The bibliopalooza continues. People and Place, the final volume of Mike Horton’s very important, four-volume systematic theology is out and available at the Bookstore at WSC for $27.46. One of the great failings of contemporary evangelical theology, piety, and practice is that . . . Continue reading →
If You're Reading the Fathers…
As I am (for CH601 Ancient Church, this fall) then I heartily recommend Michael Holmes’ (third) edition of The Apostolic Fathers. We don’t have it in the bookstore yet (it only occurred to me today to ask them—I’ll let you know when . . . Continue reading →
Justification: Understanding the Classic Reformed Doctrine
By John Fesko is now in the Bookstore at WSC for $20.83. “Well informed, careful, and full of insight, this book is destined to become a standard work for all who want a deeper understanding of this crucial doctrine. In addition to . . . Continue reading →
"Christless Christianity" Special Offer
The Bookstore at WSC is offering the book and a DVD at a discount of $21.11. You can pre-order the book for $5.00!
Fall WSA Speaker: Esther Meek
From the Westminster Student Association (Westminster Seminary California): It is our distinct pleasure to announce Dr. Esther Meek as the WSA Fall 2008 speaker on October 14, 2008.
Tech Question: To Chrome or Not?
I’ve seen a couple of stories suggesting that Google’s new browser, “Chrome,” is part of the Google plan to take over the world. Others argue that Google has removed the most objectionable features of the user agreement. Others note that one of . . . Continue reading →
Lutherans at the Westminster Assembly?
Shane explains.
Reformed Churches are Scripture-Singing Churches
If your congregation is in a confessional Reformed denomination/federation but it isn’t a Scripture-singing congregation, there’s a problem.
Ken Myers: On "Browsing" and "Reading"
Ken Myers is always worth reading and hearing and this post is no exception. My advice is to print it out before you read it.
Whence the Reformation Solas?
From where do we get the Reformation solas? I get this question with some frequency, usually around Reformation Day. Here is a preliminary answer: The ideas were present from the earliest stage of the Reformation, but the actual phrases developed over time. . . . Continue reading →
It's Out: Reforming or Conforming?
It should be available at the Bookstore at WSC soon. Click on the image to order.
Classic Reformed Theology Volume One: William Ames, Sketch of the Christian's Catechism
The editorial board is pleased to announce the forthcoming publication the first volume of a new series of primary texts in Reformed theology, Classic Reformed Theology. Volume 1 is a translation of William Ames, A Sketch of the Christian’s Catechism. This volume . . . Continue reading →
Watch This Space for An Announcement Tomorrow (10 Sep 08)
It’s tomorrow. Here’s the announcement.
Obituary for URC Minister Rev Eric Fennema
From The Sheboygan Press September 9, 2008 (HT: Paul Ipema) Rev. C. Eric Fennema, beloved husband, father, grandfather, minister of the Gospel, and friend went home to the Lord on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the age of 58.