A great lot of folk think so. The confessional Lutherans think we are rationalist for our Christology. They and some evangelicals, some liberals, most Amyraldians and most Arminians think we are rationalist for our doctrine of predestination. It has long been held . . . Continue reading →
Author Archives: R. Scott Clark
Early Lutheran Worship
From Joseph Herl (Concordia University, Nebraska!; HT: Danny Hyde)
Is Obama Wright or Wrong?
Bill Chellis weighs in helpfully.
New in Print: Examining the Nine Points: Introduction parts and 3
In the March and April numbers (58.2 and 58.3) of the Outlook. You can connect with the Reformed Fellowship, who publish the Outlook, online.
Re-Posting: Three Ways of Relating to American Religion
Becuase folks are just finding the HB I’m re-posting the link to an earlier meditation about how Reformed folk should think about their relations to the dominant form of Christianity in America, “Three Ways of Relating to American Religion.”
Dennis Johnson on Preaching
At Expositionalogistix
The Revolt Against the Substitutionary Doctrine of the Atonement
Martin explains.
Hope for Confessional Lutheran Radio?
According to Kim and this site the bureaucrats may be re-thinking their decision to cancel the Issues Etc. The Petition is now up to 4,000+ signatures and growing.
The Temptation of Influence
These are important days for our brothers and sisters at WTS/Philadelphia.
R C Interviews Ben Stein
On the Ligionier blog.
Missional Monday: Easter, the High Holy Day in the Church-Growth Calendar
It didn’t happen for us this year, but it did for Danny Hyde. In the introduction to his sermon yesterday morning pastor mentioned that he again received a barrage of invitations from local evangelical congregations to their Easter extravaganzas.
There is More Than One Way to Take the Lord's Name in Vain
In the Outhouse.
Can WTS/P Put the Genie Back?
It might not be as easy as some think.
Why the Crown of Thorns?
Cynthia Nielson at Per Caritatem writes:
God is Light
Brannan at Creed or Chaos
Nicotine Theological Journal 12.1 Smith, Landry, Fox, Hart, and Muether
This edition features an excellent exchange between Bill Smith and Eric Landry on the relation to parachurch organizations and the spirituality of the church. Gerry Fox offers an interesting comparison between Calvin and Hastings College. There is reaction to Carl Trueman’s take . . . Continue reading →
On the Use of Church History
Sean Michael Lucas explains.
Issues Etc as of 10AM Good Friday
Reliable word is that Todd and Jeff were called to LCMS headquarters and offered severance in exchange for silence. Still no explanation from the LCMS. Earlier post is here (link repaired).
General Equity and Eliot Spitzer
Bill Chellis weighs in thoughtfully.
Issues Etc No More?
According to Kim Riddlebarger, the bureaucrats in the LCMS have pulled the plug on the Issues Etc radio show. The Issues Etc folks were kind to have me on the show several times and they were always gracious despite our differences.