Cut some of the leading evangelical writers of the last decades and they bleed Socinus—without even knowing his name. For example, Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology, the most widely read text of its kind in English-speaking conservative evangelical circles, rejects eternal generation of . . . Continue reading →
Author Archives: R. Scott Clark
Biden Administration To Restore “Dear Colleague Letter” Versus Christian Schools And Colleges?
Traditional Christian Ethics To Be Punished?
Language regarding accreditation of religious insti- tutions of higher education in the Higher Education Opportunity Act could be interpreted to require accrediting bodies to accredit religious institutions that discriminate or that do not meet science based curricula standards. Continue reading →
Camile Paglia Explains Fin de Siécle And The Rise Of Transgenderism
(HT: Ezra Levant)
Augustine Contra Biblicism
Or if anyone should think this is untrue, I am not going to quarrel about it. After all, I am clearly dealing with Christians, who rejoice over their knowing the holy Scriptures without human guidance; and if that is the case, it . . . Continue reading →
Get A Lawyer (UDATED)
If your congregation does not have a lawyer, it should. Continue reading
Warning About A Secret Organization In A Conservative Presbyterian Denomination
Very few laymen are aware of the fact that over the last 15 years there has been a secret organization in our Church working quietly behind the scenes to gain control of the political machinery of our denomination. This group, composed mostly . . . Continue reading →
In, With, And Under
God the Son, the substance of the covenant of grace, was Continue reading
This Remarkable Address By Justice Alito Is True And Well Worth 30 Minutes Of Your Time
“The Constitution guarantees the free exercise of religion. It says nothing about the freedom to play craps or blackjack, to feed tokens into a slot machine, or to engage in any other game of chance. But the Governor of Nevada apparently has different priorities. Claiming virtually unbounded power to restrict constitutional rights during the COVID–19 pandemic, he has issued a directive that severely limits attendance at religious services. A church, synagogue, or mosque, regardless of its size, may not admit more than 50 persons, but casinos and certain other favored facilities may admit 50% of their maximum occupancy—and in the case of gigantic Las Vegas casinos, this means that thousands of patrons are allowed.” Continue reading →
The Strange Persistence Of Theocracy In America
It is a deeply-held conviction among more than a few American Christians that the United States was founded as a Christian nation and that it was such until relatively recently. Further, it is widely thought that if only there were a religious . . . Continue reading →
Whose Moral Panic, Which Censorious Moralism?
If the 1950s gave us Communists under every bed, 2020 has given us fascists in every boardroom. The cultural Left cannot abide so much as sharing the same 3.8 million square miles with “those people,” let alone the same workplace, or even . . . Continue reading →
Christian School In Oregon Sues Governor Over Unequal Treatment
After nearly two months of advising that Hermiston Christian School could provide in-person instruction to the 51 students enrolled in its K-12 program, Brown reversed course and, on July 29, ordered private schools in Umatilla County and elsewhere to remain closed while . . . Continue reading →
Taking Heidelcalls Now…Win A Copy Of The Rise And Triumph Of The Therapeutic Self
I am reading a draft of an MA Thesis right now but later this afternoon I will be diving back into Carl Trueman’s latest, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self. I have an extra copy and I am giving it . . . Continue reading →
Weiss: American Tolerant Pluralism Under Siege
The liberal worldview was one that recognized that there were things—indeed, the most important things—in life that were located outside of the realm of politics: friendships, art, music, family, love. This was a world in which Antonin Scalia and Ruth Bader Ginsburg . . . Continue reading →
Two Big Events In The Life Of A New Confessional Reformed Congregation
In Matthew 28:18–20 our Lord gave a mission to the visible, institutional church: preach the gospel, administer the sacraments, and make disciples. He did not give that mission to a million evangelical para-church organizations. He gave it to the visible church. The . . . Continue reading →
Owen: To Confine The Abrahamic Covenant To Earthly Things Destroys The Foundations Of Religion
(1.) The life which he now led was a life of faith with respect unto things spiritual and eternal. For he had for the foundation and object hereof, [1.] The promise of the blessed Seed, and the spiritual blessing of all nations . . . Continue reading →
When It Comes To Assurance The Equation Stops With Christ
When it comes to assurance, the equation stops with Christ. Did he finish the work? Is he enough? You will NEVER (yes, I’m raising my voice a bit) achieve the sanctity you want without first trusting in the sufficiency of the finished . . . Continue reading →
The Doctrine Of Providence And Your “Lived Experience”
The Christian doctrine of providence does not deny anyone’s “lived experience.” It explains it.
Godfrey On The Lure Of Influence
Now I am not opposed to the idea of trying to be an influence. The Christian community should not isolate itself from discussion with anyone or from common action with non-Christians where the faith is not compromised. Christians should hope, pray, and . . . Continue reading →
New In Print: The Synod of Dort: Historical, Theological, and Experiential Perspectives
The Synod of Dort is one of the most important events in the history of the Reformed Churches. From 1618–16 delegates from the Reformed Churches the Netherlands, the British Isles, and Europe attended (or, in the case of France, were prevented by . . . Continue reading →
Manton: God Must Do Good To Your Children Too
It may press us to admire the grace of God to his children. He cannot satisfy himself in doing good to you, but he must do good to your children too. How should we entertain this with reverence! When God told Abraham, . . . Continue reading →