Hence, also, we see the error of those who, in comparing the Law with the Gospel, represent it merely as a comparison between the merit of works, and the gratuitous imputation of righteousness. This is indeed a contrast not at all to . . . Continue reading →
Justification
Ursinus on Law and Gospel
Q.36 What distinguishes law and gospel? A: The law contains a covenant of nature begun by God with men in creation, that is, it is a natural sign to men, and it requires of us perfect obedience toward God. It promises eternal . . . Continue reading →
How Rome Turns Paul and David Upside Down
Jason has been listening to Mike Horton’s interview with Robert Sungenis and considering Sungenis’ case for the Roman doctrine of justification. Sungenis argues that 2 Sam 11–12 and Rom 4:5–8 prove that “if there is any passage of Scripture that supports the . . . Continue reading →
The Righteousness of God in Imputing Adam's Sin
Wes White explains At Johannes Weslianus.
On Replying to Moralists (2)
Part 1 When I say “moralists” I mean primarily the doctrine that God justifies the sanctified because they are sanctified or that we are justified by grace and cooperation with grace. This is the bottom line of the NPP. Justification is re-defined . . . Continue reading →
On Replying to Moralists (Like Tom Wright)
Tom Wright is just making up stuff about the history of Reformed theology. He’s admitted that he doesn’t know much about the history of biblical exegesis beyond Calvin and one or two others. It’s pretty clear that he doesn’t know much about . . . Continue reading →
Not By Anything Wrought in Us or By Us
John Brown of Wamphray understood the WCF and he anticipated Tom Wright and co.
Calvin on Standing Before God (Ps 130)
Martin is blogging Calvin.
More "Lutheranism" in Reformed Orthodoxy?
Melchior Leydecker and John Brown on distinguishing grace and works.
Laws Hard and Soft
They’re both brutalizing.
Flavel on the Distinction Between Justification and Sanctification
The latter is progressive and the former is punctiliar, definitive, and once-for-all. Todd explains.
The Author of the Belgic Confession on Justification
Wes Bredenhof is surveying Guido (Guy) de Bres’ 1555 reply to Rome, The Staff of the Christian Faith. This is an interesting document as it’s mostly a series of patristic quotations showing how the Reformation agreed with the early fathers—thereby subverting the . . . Continue reading →
Wes is Reading RRC
On the question of “simul iustus et peccator.”
Brakel on Law and Gospel
Thanks to Shane for this!
Audio: Recovering the Reformation
Here is the audio (at sermonaudio.com) from the Recovering the Reformation conference held over Reformation Day weekend this fall at Springs Reformed Church (RPCNA) in beautiful Colorado Springs. Once again, I’m grateful to Pastor David Reese, to Shawn Stickel and everyone there . . . Continue reading →
More From Girardeau on Faith Alone
Thanks to Wes White for posting this. Here is a brief bio of Girardeau.
Audio: Here's a Fine Gospel Sermon
Preached from Zech 3 by WSC alumnus Joel Treick.
The Pope a Protestant?
About once a week, the Bishop of Rome, Benedict XVI (Joseph Ratzinger), holds a ” general audience” in St Peter’s Square in which he gives instruction (catechesis) to Roman Catholics. In three of the more recent of these catechetical audiences he has . . . Continue reading →
Girardeau on Justification
Few have said it more clearly. Thanks to Wes for posting this. Please don’t fail to read to the last paragraph: In discharging this instrumental office faith is entirely alone. It is followed, and in accordance with the provisions of the covenant . . . Continue reading →
What is the "Covenant of Redemption" (Pactum Salutis)?
Martin found a nice, brief definition in a musty, old book.