Covenant Theology

Explaining the Nine Points of Synod Schereville

by on February 15, 2020 | 5 Comments

In 2007 the Synod the United Reformed Churches in North America adopted a statement of pastoral advice concerning the self-described “Federal Vision” theology. One of the main matters of business at Synod Schereville was to address an overture brought by Classis Michigan regarding the Federal Vision theology. As part of dealing with that overture Synod took two actions. First it re-affirmed and strengthened the language first adopted at Synod Calgary regarding justification by faith alone (sola fide). Continue reading →

Caspar Olevian And The Substance Of The Covenant Now $10.00

by on February 11, 2020 | 1 Comment
Caspar Olevian and the Substance of the Covenant

Caspar Olevianus (1536–87) was an influential figure in the development of Reformed (as distinct from other versions of) covenant theology. He was a student of John Calvin (1509–64) and Theodore Beza (1519–1605). Like them, he was a Roman Catholic humanist scholar who . . . Continue reading →

Should We Talk About Breaking The Covenant Of Grace?

by on January 28, 2020 | 12 Comments

Introduction Two correspondents have written in recent days to ask about whether those who confess the Reformed confessions (e.g., the Heidelberg Catechism, the Belgic Confession, the Canons of Dort, and the Westminster Standards) and the Reformed confession, which is a broader category . . . Continue reading →

New HB Resource: Articles, Books, Podcasts And More On The Covenant Of Works

by on December 26, 2019

We might say that the Reformed doctrine of the covenant of works, or better, adherence to the doctrine, is recovering from an illness. The doctrine itself is fine. It is what it has long been but from the early 20th century until . . . Continue reading →

Some Practical Consequences Of Reformed Covenant Theology

by on August 14, 2019 | 8 Comments

In Matthew 16:18 he promised to build “his church” and that the gates of hell would not prevail against his church. He gave the “keys of the kingdom” (16:19) to Peter as a Christ-confessor an anticipation of his office as apostle. In . . . Continue reading →

Yes, The Reformed Churches Do Baptize On The Basis Of The Abrahamic Promise

by on June 22, 2019 | 34 Comments

The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is the largest evangelical Christian denomination in the USA reporting a total membership of 14.8 million (of whom 1/3 attend weekly). The SBC is Baptist in name and practice but about 99% of the other 45 million . . . Continue reading →