Introduction The one thing Political Science profs (I earned a BA in Poli Sci, University of Nebraska, 1984) think they know about John Calvin (1509–64) is that his doctrine of predestination created grave doubts in the hearts and minds of his followers . . . Continue reading →
In an article in By Faith Online (Feb, 2021) Megan Fowler writes, “Moses Lee believes Gen Z isn’t asking philosophical questions about epistemology [the theory of knowing]. Gen Z wants to know that the gospel is beautiful and true, and that it is deeply concerned about justice.” Continue reading
The “Open Letter” writers complain about scare tactics in the run-up to GA. Continue reading
The HB receives email and comments from across the globe on a regular basis. Two comments came in yesterday that were particularly poignant. Continue reading
I am scheduled to talk with Brad “Chortles” Isbell on the Presbycast this evening Continue reading
Apologetics is an important, necessary discipline. Christians are called by Scripture to give a reason for our hope to everyone who asks (1 Pet 3:15). There is a long history of apologists, however, damaging Christian doctrine in order to defend the faith and laity are tempted to follow them. Continue reading
Someone, probably an unofficial committee of some sort within the PCA, has published an open letter to others in the PCA.
I get this question frequently but it is not the right question. Continue reading
Once more: it was John Calvin (1509–64) who distinguished between the two spheres on God’s kingdom: Continue reading
I have added a revised resource page with good translations of some of the major Reformed confessions Continue reading
Another Christian musician has announced that he has “deconstructed” his faith. Continue reading
Culture is important but it is not the most important thing. Continue reading
The current UFO craze Continue reading
I suppose entertainment has always had some pedagogical intent and I suppose that, at some level, I have long been aware of it but in recent months I have become increasingly aware two things: Continue reading
A Christian friend in Tel Aviv writes to say, Continue reading
This striking passage occurs in an essay published on the Aquila Report today: Continue reading
I was thinking about Machen as I was listening Mike and Steve on NoCo Radio discussing the new collection of Machen’s radio addresses, Things Unseen. Continue reading
The name Clark Pinnock (1937–2010) does not appear in Collin Hansen’s Young, Restless, and Reformed (2008) but perhaps it should have? Continue reading
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