That’s Kenosha. Recently there has been renewed discussion of a “modified” approach to the “Kenosis” theory that says, as I understand it, that, in the incarnation, Christ emptied himself of his divinity. I’ve been really pressed for the last several month researching . . . Continue reading →
Historical Theology
The Eschatology of the Westminster Divines
The CTC guys interview WSC alumnus as WTS prof, Jeff Jue. Another WSC grad at WTS prof, Lane Tipton, is on the panel.
Van Asselt Online
For those interested in the history of Reformed theology, especially in the development of Dutch Reformed theology in the seventeenth century, the work of Willem van Asselt is indispensable. He is the Richard Muller of the Netherlands. Thanks to Mark Jones for alerting us . . . Continue reading →
If You Want to Know About John Owen
Carl Trueman is your man. I know it’s unusual to see me flogging someone else’s book. That’s why you should pay attention when I do so. This is a really good book. Why? Because Carl is an excellent scholar who . . . Continue reading →
Flash: Reformed Writer Uses Two Kingdoms
I’m working an essay on the history of covenant theology for a collection edited by Herman Selderhuis to be published by Brill in 2009. I just ran across something that I should have noticed, thought about or remembered years ago but didn’t. . . . Continue reading →
On Olevianus, Calvin, History, and Union: Points 5 and 6–updated
Part 2 is here. In this response I focus only on Lane’s points 5 and 6, because those are ones about which I’m most concerned.
None Dare Ask This Question
Except Jeff Waddington (and the author of a certain forthcoming book that the author keeps tediously flogging).
Response to Lane's Review Pt 2 – updated
Part 1 of the response is here. Lane’s review is here. Eight responses to his five questions and then I have to get back to work.
A Review of Caspar Olevian and the Substance of the Covenant- Updated
Here’s a talk on Olevianus that I gave at Christ Reformed (URC) Anaheim. At Green Baggins. I’m glad that Lane took the time to read the book and that he found it helpful. He asks some important questions. By way of preface, . . . Continue reading →
Guy and the Lutherans
Certainly we have our differences with confessional Lutherans. It seems evident that they determined long ago to view the confessional Reformed as Schwärmer.
The Afscheiding and Pietism
Interesting stuff from an MA thesis.
Interview with David Hall on A Theological Guide to Calvin's Institutes
At the RHB blog.
The Sophistication of Puritan Exegesis
Sinclair Ferguson made the same point in his lecture on baptism in the assembly. The English (and more broadly British) Reformed were more sophisticated in their reading of Scripture than we sometime think.
Sinclair Ferguson: Baptism and the Assembly
Audio here. (HT: Michael)
Rutherford on the Free Offer
At James Durham Thesis
A French Reformed Pastor in the High Orthodox Period
Good stuff from Wes White.
Helm: Calvin v the Calvinists?
Paul Helm was one of the first to challenge the Calvin v Calvinists thesis so his recent post on Calvin and covenant theology is a little surprising.
Luther's Theology of the Cross
You need to know this.
Pastor as CEO, Therapist?
Not according to Francis Turretin
Cocceius And Abrogations
Mark Jones summarizes Van Asselt’s survey of Cocceius.