Part 1 is here. Part 2 is here. It may be that you do not read the comments section. That’s probably wise. Here are some revised and expanded responses to some questions/objections 1. The doctrine of the republication of the covenant of . . . Continue reading →
Covenant, Justification, and Pastoral Ministry
Republication of the Covenant of Works (2)
re-post from May 07. Part 1 is here. — As a follow up to the post of 16 January of this year. We’re discussing the doctrine of the “republication” of the covenant of works at the Puritanboard. Kevin asked about a quotation . . . 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.
Re-Publication of the Covenant of Works (1)
I’m so committed to the doctrine of republication that I’m republishing a series of posts from the old HB from Jan ’07 beginning with this one. — As Mike Horton acknowledges in his recent work on covenant theology, one of the more . . . Continue reading →
Covenant Theology and the Gospel
Here’s an excellent, brief summary in 100 words.
Sabbath and Justification
At GB
Ligon Duncan Introducing Covenant Theology
At Sermon Audio. (HT: Martin Downes. More resources for those just beginning to study covenant theology.
The Spirit and the Pactum
More good stuff from Mark.
Pelagius is Back
With a vengeance.
Covenants, Adam, Modernity, and Context Pt 1 (HC 15)
15. What kind of a mediator and redeemer then must we seek? One who is a true1 and righteous man, 2 and yet more powerful than all creatures, that is, One who is also true God.3 11 Cor 15:21, 22, 25, 26. . . . Continue reading →
Update on URC FV Study Committee
From the bulletin of Trinity Reformed Church (Lethbridge) (with thanks to pastor Eric Fennema) Last week the study committee appointed by Synod 2007 to examine, by the Word of God and our Confessions, the teachings of the so-called Federal Vision and other . . . Continue reading →
Either Christ is Everything or But Half a Savior
Machen on Gal 2:21
Jesus, James, and Paul
It’s not that complicated if we don’t begin with false premises.
Goodwin On Law and Gospel
Thanks to Mark Jones.
Calvin on Covenant and Election
Daniel Kok posts an important section from the Institutes. For more on this see the chapter on predestination in A Theological Guide to Calvin’s Institutes.
Castle Church Podcast on the FV
Jim Cassidy, Jeff Waddington, and Camden Bucey were joined by Lane Keister for the Castle Church podcast this week that focused on the Federal Vision. This is a helpful introduction to the issues and they give some bibliographic leads on their website.
Two Adams, Two Covenants
Excerpts from MGK
Calvin on Law and Gospel
At AH.
Answers to Objections to the Imputation of Active Obedience
From CJPM at Creed or Chaos.
Cocceius And Abrogations
Mark Jones summarizes Van Asselt’s survey of Cocceius.