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Winter in North County San Diego December 2012
Christian Life
Brothers We Are Not Perfectionists
Introduction In the doctrine of sanctification there are several errors to be avoided. First, let’s define our terms and understand what the basic biblical (and confessional Reformed) doctrine of sanctification is. The verb “to sanctify” is Latin. It is the word from . . . Continue reading →
So Many Reasons
On this day we rightly pause to give thanks for the innumerable blessings we have received, both those common to all image bearers and those saving benefits particular to believers. Chief among the latter are saving faith and Spirit-wrought union with Christ . . . Continue reading →
In Case You’re Still Debating Whether to Attend the Conference
San Diego County inland is a series of hills, ridges, and canyons. This view is about 15 minutes north of the seminary. People who haven’t visited North San Diego County may imagine it to be much more urban than it is. There are . . . Continue reading →
Bibliography Software for OS 10.7.4
I admit it. I’m a huge fan of the Chicago Manual of Style. I started paying attention with CMS 14 and have bought successive editions through CMS 16. In my field most things need to conform to CMS 15 or 16. So, . . . Continue reading →
The Lure of Rome
An interview with W. Robert Godfrey on why evangelicals are attracted to Roman Catholicism.
Calvin’s Antidote to the Council of Trent on Justification (1547)
The doctrine of man’s Justification would be easily explained, did not the false opinions by which the minds of men are preoccupied, spread darkness over the clear light. The principal cause of obscurity, however, is, that we are with the greatest difficulty . . . Continue reading →
Bibliography on Roman Catholicism
Select Annotated Bibliography of Modern Literature (updated February 2013) Note: Some of the literature included here is academic and some of it is popular, controversial, and apologetic in nature. Inclusion of a volume in this bibliography does not consistitute an endorsement. Armstrong, . . . Continue reading →
Sympathy for Angus
First published 29 November 2012. Update below. By now you’ve probably heard or read about the comments by Angus T. Jones. If not, you can see them here. Through a couple of videos Jones tells the story of how he got into television . . . Continue reading →
Tabletalk: Divorcing Doctrine from Scripture
What follows is from the latest issue of Tabletalk, which contains a series of letters from “Legion” to his young assistant, the style of C. S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters. Dear Pithius, Our dear boy, you quite misunderstand the problem. So long as Christians . . . Continue reading →
Check Out the New WSC Website and Valiant for Truth
The Westminster Seminary California website has undergone some body work and while they were painting the body they added a little power to the engine. Beginning today, WSC has a faculty blog, “Valiant for Truth.” Subscribe here. The first post is by Bob . . . Continue reading →
Rome and Westminster Seminary California (Updated)
27 November 2010 I continue to receive queries about this topic because of an anonymous YouTube post. So, I re-post what I wrote in July, 2008. In what follows I am not speaking in any official capacity nor am I speaking on . . . Continue reading →
Face to Face: Horton on the Importance of Ministerial Education
For more on this topic see this essay on “Why Pastors Need a Seminary Education.”
Comments Changes
UPDATE 20 September 2010: Life has been much quieter since closing comments. Nevertheless, the HB may publish reasonable, edifying responses to HB posts. See the comments policy page for more.
RUF Established at UCLA
Going to college is a lot like playing “Fity-Two Pick Up.” It’s a time when a lot of things get tossed in the air. I’m thankful that there were people like Warren Embree and Bill Stephens (and Vern Pollema) and others who . . . Continue reading →
On Being Distracted (Updated)
I’m posting this as I was in the middle of answering 40 emails and putting the media player on pause. The WHI links follow an excellent interview with T. David Gordon on this very problem. I was particularly struck by his struggle . . . Continue reading →
Scars of Various Sorts
This is why you shouldn’t miss the OLTS.
It’s Commencement Week 2010 at Westminster Seminary California
The last week of the Spring semester is always chock full of activity at WSC. It’s the last week of final exams. It’s also the week we hold the annual MA (Historical Theology) Thesis Defense, board meetings, and, of course, commencement exercises.
Lane Visits Westminster Seminary California
And reflects on it at GB.
Once More On Comments (Updated)
Update: a Canadian journalist agrees. (HT: Norman Petersman)