Mike Horton and Dave VanDrunen join Office Hours this week to discuss one of the more challenging passages in Hebrews and perhaps in the New Testament: Hebrews 5:11–6:12. I hope you’ll listen and share this episode with others. If you’re just joining the series, . . . Continue reading →
Christian Life
On Diagnosing Heretics
According to the Apostolic Fathers (from the early to mid 2nd century) Simon Magus (or Simon of Samaria) was the first heretic (Acts 8:18–24). Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he . . . Continue reading →
2013 Conference Q & A
Whole Armor of God
Here is the Q & A session of this year’s faculty conference. We had some fun while answering questions and clarifying some of the points made in the various talks.
Human Beings Conceive and Give Birth to Human Beings
Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own image (Gen 9:6; ESV). I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it . . . Continue reading →
So We Still Believe in Reality
Like everyone else in America it’s been hard to turn away from the story of Manti Teo. Was he the victim of or the victimizer in an elaborate hoax? Time may tell. One aspect of this episode that interests me is the . . . Continue reading →
Pics From Near Palomar Mountain on a Clear Day
Two More Pics from the 2013 Conference
Happy Birthday to the Heidelberg Catechism
One of the Three Forms of Unity
In all the conference business I almost forgot to say happy birthday to the catechism. On 19 January 1563 the catechism was approved by a synod in Heidelberg. Here are resources on the catechism. Heidelberger Katechismus 1.Was ist dein einziger Trost im . . . Continue reading →
Alumni Return for the Conference
Whole Armor of God Conference
The Shield of Faith
The Whole Armor of God
The 2013 Conference is Under Way
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The 2013 conference begins! If you’re not here you can follow live online.
It’s 75° Right Now in Escondido
Don't Miss the Conference
Temp Projected to Be 74° for the Conference
A Few Seats Remain
Armstrong, Absolution, and Oprah
UPDATED 14 January 2013 (see below) 9 January 2013 Sometimes the most interesting words show up in pop culture. A faithful HB correspondent (whom I won’t name for his sake) sent me a link to a story claiming that cyclist Lance Armstrong . . . Continue reading →
Pauma Valley at Sunset
San Diego County in Winter
Office Hours: Bob Godfrey on Hebrews 4:14-5:10
Bob Godfrey is on Office Hours again, for part 2 of our discussion of Hebrews 4:14–5:10. What does it mean to have a high priest “once for all”? If Hebrews is so clear about the end of the temple priesthood on earth why does Rome . . . Continue reading →
New Mobile Feature on the HB
Now You Can Support the HB on the Go
A significant percentage of users access the HB via their mobile devices. To make it a little easier for you to support the HB from your mobile device (phone, tablet, iPad) the HB technical wizard has made it possible to support the HB on the move—but please not while driving! You’ve been able to support the HB from your desktop for a few months (complete with sound effects!). Here’s the how to from your mobile device.

Click on the arrow at the top of the screen. Scroll down until you see the PayPal icon.
From there, you know what to do. No mobile site on your device? Tap the button on the bottom of the screen.
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—The Management
The Reformation Comes to Italy
Part 3: How You Can Help
Part 2: Why the Heidelberg Catechism is Important for Italy
The Reformation Comes to Italy
part 2: Why Is the Heidelberg Catechism Important for Italy?
The Reformation Comes to Italy (Part 1) Part 3: How You Can Help
The Gospel of Peace and the Heidelberg Catechism
I think this is our 10th annual faculty conference. We began in 2004 with the “Foolishness of the Gospel.” This year we’re remembering the 450th anniversaries of the Belgic Confession (1562) and the Heidelberg Catechism (1563) while meditating on Ephesians 6. I’ll . . . Continue reading →















