The case of the murder of Charlie Kirk is a stark example of the amateur confusion of research presented for research conducted. The most probable explanation for the murder of Charlie Kirk is that it was done by a lone gunman, just . . . Continue reading →
In this episode of the Heidelcast, the Superfriends talk about the Scottish Confession and baptismal regeneration. Continue reading →
To open the NGA 2024 Summer Meeting, after a presentation of colors by the Utah National Guard and performance of the National Anthem by country artist Cole Hartley, Utah Governor Spencer Cox spoke with University of Florida President Ben Sasse about toxic . . . Continue reading →
Students are embracing the magical abilities of AI tools in ever-increasing numbers. Theological faculties and seminaries are scrambling to respond with appropriate ethical policies. Developers are forever finding new ways to foil AI detection. Unsurprisingly, specialist theological editors and proofreaders (such as . . . Continue reading →
Our series on the Christian’s great hope in the face of death has so far thought about the theological reality of death as God’s judgment on sin, while also observing that Scripture offers a wonderfully tender perspective. In considering the great comfort . . . Continue reading →
Churches should reconsider the practice of congregational nomination and election for those who assist the Diaconate. When the selection process mirrors or closely resembles the election of deacons, it creates unnecessary confusion. It blurs the distinction between ordained officers and those serving . . . Continue reading →
Ben Shapiro recently gave a speech in which he issued a strong indictment against conspiracy theories and those who traffic in them. He warned, [t]he conservative movement is also in danger from charlatans who claim to speak in the name of principle . . . Continue reading →
In this episode of the Heidelcast, the Superfriends talk about praying to Jesus. Continue reading →
He wanted above all . . . to shove a marshmallow on a stick in the furnace, while the flapping pigeon-winged books died on the porch and lawn of the house. While the books went up in sparkling whirls and blew away on a wind . . . Continue reading →
One challenging aspect in parenting is how to get important matters of faith in front of our kids. In our house, we pray together, we talk about church, and we try to answer questions about the Bible together. Our son is three . . . Continue reading →
A lamb is both clothes and meat; Christ is clothing to us by his righteousness to cover our nakedness, and food to us by his body and blood to satisfy our appetite, a sacrifice and a feast for us. Stephen Charnock | . . . Continue reading →
For so many, myself included, it really is the most wonderful time of the year. The lovely smells and sights, the many feasts with family and friends—these provide us a hopeful transition from the heat of summer, lend a joyful anticipation even . . . Continue reading →
Our series on the Christian’s great hope in the face of death has so far covered issues pertaining to our culture’s discomfort with death, noting it as God’s judgment on sin, while also observing that Scripture offers a wonderfully tender perspective. We . . . Continue reading →
Christ alone gives us promises of eternal life in the state of sin. Yet in the state of nature, Adam might have had them by his own obedience, according to God’s pact. Francis Turretin | Institutes of Elenctic Theology (P&R Publishing, 1992–97, . . . Continue reading →
In this episode of the Heidelcast, the Superfriends talk about praying to Jesus. Continue reading →
The righteousness with which we are here justified before God, is not our conformity with the law, nor our good works, nor our faith; but it is the satisfaction which Christ rendered to the law in our stead; or the punishment which . . . Continue reading →
The present book is something of an experiment. The translation is intended for the world at large, not only for theological students. If it succeeds, other translations of other great Christian Books will presumably follow. In one sense, of course, it is . . . Continue reading →
Could it be that the way we speak about motherhood betrays a pharisaical tendency to self-aggrandize the ordinary, good, and faithful work that mothers do, while minimizing the ordinary, good, and faithful work of everyone else? And this mindset doesn’t only minimize . . . Continue reading →
In this episode of the Heidelcast, the Superfriends talk about elders & deacons, and law & gospel. Continue reading →
Every sin leaves a stain. Hasty words, undone duties, secret thoughts that rot in the corners of conscience. Water cannot reach them. Resolve’s solvent cannot lift them. Only one blood has power to cleanse what lies beneath the surface of the soul. . . . Continue reading →