About R. Scott Clark

R. Scott Clark is the President of the Heidelberg Reformation Association, the author and editor of, and contributor to several books and the author of many articles. He has taught church history and historical theology since 1997 at Westminster Seminary California. He has also taught at Wheaton College, Reformed Theological Seminary, and Concordia University. Read more» He has hosted the Heidelblog since 2007.

Meet The Faculty: Jason Barrie

R. Scott Clark

on July 5, 2021

Leaving a congregation and accepting a new call is one of the more difficult parts of pastoral ministry and yet that is what Professor Jason Barrie has done. This month he joins Westminster Seminary California as Associate Professor of Practical Theology to . . . Continue reading →

Who Shared The Gospel With You?

R. Scott Clark

on July 3, 2021 | 1 Comment

Editor’s Note: Earlier this summer I had the opportunity to reconnect with Bob, the Christian layman who first shared the gospel with me in 1976, while I was spending part of one day at week at an elementary school near my high . . . Continue reading →

Plagiarism Is Not The Only Kind Of Fake Preaching

R. Scott Clark

on July 3, 2021 | 4 Comments

As the Southern Baptist Convention has been rocked with controversy over plagiarism, it’s easy to think that the extent of the problem is merely repeating someone else’s words. There is another aspect to plagiarism that often gets overlooked: Pulpiteering. Philip Doddridge in . . . Continue reading →

Strain To The PCA: Exceptions Do Not Become The Rule

R. Scott Clark

on July 2, 2021 | 5 Comments

But the model of confessional subscription aside, I think there is mounting evidence that the role played by our Confession and Catechisms—or at least, the use made of them in the PCA—is far from healthy at the present time. Anecdotally, one interesting, . . . Continue reading →

An Illuminating Podcast From Christianity Today On The Rise And Fall Of Mars Hill

R. Scott Clark

on July 1, 2021

Christianity Today has released a new NPR-style podcast series hosted by Mike Cosper, “Who Killed Mars Hill?.” It is well done and deserves your attention. So far they have released a couple of trailers and two complete episodes. Cosper is sympathetically critical . . . Continue reading →

Live From The PCA GA: Presbycast

by R. Scott Clark on July 1, 2021

The Presbycast guys are in St Louis for the PCA General Assembly. Continue reading →

Your Ethnic Identity Is Important But It Is Not Ultimate

by R. Scott Clark on June 30, 2021 8 Comments

Christians are not Gnostics. Against the Gnostics, Christians have, since the first quarter of the second century, affirmed the essential, inherent goodness of creation. Against the Gnostics and Marcionites we also affirmed the unity of the covenant of grace. Both of those truths help us to address the problem of ethnic tensions in Christ’s church. Continue reading →

A Notable Omission In The PCA Report On Sexuality: Nature

R. Scott Clark

on June 29, 2021 | 1 Comment

In that sense, the Bible’s view of sexuality is not motivated by small-mindedness, unloving moralism, discrimination, violence, and bullying, as its critics claim. Biblical sexuality comes from a theistic understanding of the universe, deeply rooted in the being of God Himself, which . . . Continue reading →

The Psalm I Want Sung At My Graveside

R. Scott Clark

on June 29, 2021 | 22 Comments

To my friends, no I am not, as far as I know, in imminent danger of death. My enemies shall have to wait a bit longer. My reflections this morning are inspired by a series of posts at TGC including “The Song Scott . . . Continue reading →

Quick Headphone Review For Podcasters: Beyerdynamics DT770 v. AKG K371

by R. Scott Clark on June 29, 2021 10 Comments

I have been using Beyerdynamics DT770s for 10 years. Continue reading →

A Question For The PCA

by R. Scott Clark on June 28, 2021 4 Comments

If the PCA is a “Big Tent” denomination, Continue reading →

One Of The Sheep Speaks Up

R. Scott Clark

on June 28, 2021 | 7 Comments

Yes, brothers, the world is watching, but so are those in your congregations. You have not been ordained to placate the goats. Jesus has called you to feed His sheep. I humbly and joyfully exhort you as your sister in Christ to . . . Continue reading →

The Confession Must Not Be A Lost Language For Reformed Pastors

We Are Talking About Theology, Piety, And Practice

R. Scott Clark

on June 28, 2021 | 4 Comments

I believe the importance of this subject for the PCA is now matched by its urgency. If I may speak personally, one of the most alarming trends that I’ve seen among candidates for the ministry and among teaching and ruling elders in . . . Continue reading →

Schleiermacher In The Background: The PCA’s Struggle Over Confessional Identity

R. Scott Clark

on June 25, 2021 | 6 Comments

The struggle in the PCA over confessional identity is a microcosm of the macrocosm. The current discussions reveal that the PCA is on track to be another denominational domino to topple along with the mainline churches who have embraced theological liberalism. The . . . Continue reading →

The Weber Thesis Is Still Wrong (Updated)

R. Scott Clark

on June 25, 2021 | 6 Comments

Introduction The one thing Political Science profs (I earned a BA in Poli Sci, University of Nebraska, 1984) think they know about John Calvin (1509–64) is that his doctrine of predestination created grave doubts in the hearts and minds of his followers . . . Continue reading →

The Gospel Is About Justice But Not That Kind Of Justice

by R. Scott Clark on June 24, 2021

In an article in By Faith Online (Feb, 2021) Megan Fowler writes, “Moses Lee believes Gen Z isn’t asking philosophical questions about epistemology [theory of knowing]. Gen Z wants to know that the gospel is beautiful and true, and that it is deeply concerned about justice.” Continue reading →

The Proper Response To Postmodernism

R. Scott Clark

on June 24, 2021 | 2 Comments

There is a good deal of talk in contemporary evangelicalism about the rise, nature, and effect of so-called “postmodernism,” a movement in architecture, literature, philosophy, and religion associated with a circle of French writers such as Michel Foucault and Jacques Derrida. In . . . Continue reading →

Presbyterians And Presbyterians Together: A Call To Charitable Theological Discourse (Updated 2021)

R. Scott Clark

on June 23, 2021 | 2 Comments

Editor’s Preface This document is posted here for historical interest and research only. This document was published in April, 2006 and provoked considerable discussion in conservative Presbyterian and Reformed world in connection to the Federal Vision controversy. Since that time the original . . . Continue reading →

Memo To NAPARC Re Side B/”Gay Christianity:” It Will Not End Well

by R. Scott Clark on June 23, 2021 5 Comments

The “Open Letter” writers complain about scare tactics in the run-up to GA. Continue reading →

Dr David Noe Will Teach You Greek And Latin

R. Scott Clark

on June 23, 2021

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