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In this episode, Brad welcomes special guest Rev. Everett Henes. The Heidelblog is publishing a series by Rev. Henes called, “The Forgotten Christian Art of Dying Well,” in which he considers how Christians are to understand dying from a historical approach. Continue reading →
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In this episode, the Heidelcast welcomes Brad Isbell to the mic. Brad is a ruling elder at Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Oak Ridge, TN, board member of More In The PCA, former co-host of the Presbycast podcast, editorial member of Presbyterian Polity, and treasurer of the Heidelberg Reformation Association. Continue reading →
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How do pastors and pastoral candidates know they are a good fit for a particular congregation in which they seek to serve? Not all pastors and candidates are. In this episode, Dr. Clark digs into the mail coffer and discusses this question through the categories of qualifications, qualities, and quirks. Continue reading →
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In this episode, Dr. Clark discusses how scripture links pastor and overseer to shepherding, not “cowboying.” Jesus is the Chief Shepherd; pastors feed and protect the flock through teaching and voluntary oversight. Unlike cowboys controlling cattle, shepherds guide sheep gently, avoiding lording over them. Continue reading →
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In this episode, Dr. Clark explores why confessional Presbyterian and Reformed churches often experience slower growth and maintain smaller congregations than the broadly evangelical churches in America. Continue reading →
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In this episode, Dr. Clark considers a question that has troubled philosophers for centuries: “Is the world that we experience with our five senses real, or just an illusion?” But Dr. Clark says that the world was made to be known, and you were made to know it. Continue reading →
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In this episode, Dr. Clark opens the coffer and answers a question about the nature of the lying spirit in 1 Kings 22:19-23. We have to be careful when asking questions that Scripture do not specifically give us the answers to, but this passage does give us an opportunity to give thanks to God that he graciously chose us and brought us to true faith and new life in Jesus Christ. Continue reading →
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In this episode, Dr. Clark begins a mini-series titled, “Get Married, Have Children,” where he considers the falling fertility rate in the United States, contrasting that to the creational pattern of, “be fruitful and multiply.” Continue reading →
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In this episode, Dr. Clark gives more thoughts on reforming the church. A listener asks, “How does a member of a NAPARC church address concerns to the session in an official capacity without being divisive?” And, “ At what point should serious differences with church practice lead to a member leaving for another church?” Continue reading →
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In this episode, Dr. Clark open the coffer and answers the questions, “What do you do when you when you disagree with the church leadership?” And, “Does my church’s liturgy need to be reformed?” Continue reading →
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In this episode, Dr. Clark continues the series, “Does the Westminster Confession of Faith teach baptismal regeneration?” In this third part of the series, he discussed how baptism is a sign and seal of the spiritual realities of God’s covenantal promises to his people, in Christ. Continue reading →
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In this episode, Dr. Clark opens the coffer and answers questions regarding how repentance is to be presented when proclaiming the gospel. How do we reconcile repentance and faith when talking to people about their salvation in Jesus Christ? Continue reading →
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In this episode, Dr. Clark looks at the failure of the state to uphold the social covenant by looking at a case where one trouble twenty year old and his accomplice was able to turn every-town USA of Lincoln, Nebraska into an armed and fearful camp of citizens seeking to protect themselves during a murdering spree happening in their midst. Continue reading →
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In this episode, Dr. Clark looks at the failure of the state to uphold the social covenant by looking at a case where one trouble twenty year old and his accomplice was able to turn every-town USA of Lincoln, Nebraska into an armed and fearful camp of citizens seeking to protect themselves during a murdering spree happening in their midst. Continue reading →
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In this episode, Dr. Clark the sovereignty of our Lord and his use of means and instruments to accomplish his will for our good and his glory. Continue reading →
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In this episode, Dr. Clark discusses how we come to faith through grace alone and how that grace is God’s divine favor. Continue reading →
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In this episode, Dr. Clark answers the question, “Do we attain new life because we believe, or do we believe because we’ve been given new life?” The Holy Spirit works when and where he will, and it’s through the work of the Spirit that humans are enabled to hear the word with believing ears. Continue reading →
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In this episode, Dr. Clark reminds us that God’s answer to our sin is the “golden chain,” found in Romans 8:28 – 30. Continue reading →
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In this episode, Dr. Clark says that free choice might not mean what you is does. He discusses three approaches on how the church has historically tried to explain free choice, and gives us a distinction between free choice and free will. Continue reading →
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In this Heidelminicast, Dr. Clark continues the series, “How Did We Come to Faith?” considering how sons and daughters of Adam, dead in their sins and trespasses, come to believe in Jesus. In this episode, he discusses God’s predestinating, sovereign grace. Continue reading →
