One of the things I missed when I was laid up recently was an excellent convocation lecture by Dr John Fesko during his visit to WSC.
Justification
Olevianus on Law, Gospel, and Justification
At the Reformed Reader. The WSC bookstore has it in the old Rutherford House edition and in the new Reformation Heritage Books edition. The latter is a little less expensive. You can ask the bookstore for either.
Calvin on Romans 2:13
For the hearers of the law,” etc. This anticipates an objection which the Jews might have adduced. As they had heard that the law was the rule of righteousness, (Deuteronomy 4:1) they gloried in the mere knowledge of it: to obviate this . . . Continue reading →
We May Not Be Able to Move On Yet
Had a great time with the folks at Springs Reformed Church in Colorado Springs, at the “Recovering the Reformation” conference. Attendance was good and reception of the talks and sermons was positive and enthusiastic. Thanks to everyone at Springs Reformed Church, to . . . Continue reading →
Available Now: Caspar Olevian and the Substance of the Covenant
Thanks to Jay Collier at Joel Beeke and RHB for putting Caspar Olevian back into print. “This volume is the most comprehensive treatment of Olevian’s theology published to date. Reflecting an impressive breadth of research and depth of analysis, it delivers . . . Continue reading →
What Justification By Faith Apart From Works Does Not Mean
Creed or Chaos Explains.
Is the Law/Gospel Distinction Only Lutheran?
Lane at Green Baggins has been addressing this. Here’s part 1 and part 2 and part 3. The answer, of course, is no. Here are some resources: There is an entire chapter, chock full O’ quotations from classic Reformed theologians and footnoted references to . . . Continue reading →
Review of Fesko on Justification
Paul Manata likes it. The ongoing justification controversy, not to mention the recent vote in the Pacific NW Presbytery (PCA), is sufficient warrant for this book. Now, if only someone will read it and take it to heart. Buy a copy and . . . Continue reading →
The NW Presbytery and Peter Leithart (2)
Part 1. For Those Just Tuning In: What Is the Federal Vision? Lane has a follow-up. Jason explains the process and replies to critics who allege bizarrely that well-ordered church discipline is a “witch hunt.” Adam Myer gives a first-hand account of . . . Continue reading →
The NW Presbytery and Peter Leithart (1)
The doctrinal rubber meets the ecclesiastical road today. Pray. Update. No word from Rev Stellman, but a comment on the post says that the majority report, support Pete Leithart was sustained. Update #2. The majority report arguing that Leithart’s views are within . . . Continue reading →
The Latest Themelios is Online
Containing, among other things, an essay by Carl Trueman on Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism and a review of CJPM. More information on: Covenant, Justification, and Pastoral Ministry. One brief reply to one point in the review.
Justifying Faith
Chris explains Belgic Confession Art. 22.
Audio: Faith Apart From Works is Dead
Kim Riddlebarger explains.
Justification And Union With Christ
The mystical union in the sense in which we are now speaking of it is not the judicial ground, on the basis of which we become partakers of the riches that are in Christ. It is sometimes said that the merits of . . . Continue reading →
Justification: Understanding the Classic Reformed Doctrine
By John Fesko is now in the Bookstore at WSC for $20.83. “Well informed, careful, and full of insight, this book is destined to become a standard work for all who want a deeper understanding of this crucial doctrine. In addition to . . . Continue reading →
Audio: Ligon Duncan on Covenant Theology
From WSC: Lecture 1 Lecture 2 Lecture 3
God Declares Wicked People Righteous
God bless Wes White for speaking the truth in love.
Federalism, Imputation, and Forensic Justification c. 115-50 AD
In the Ep. to Diognetus, ch. 9 (thanks to TC for the text): But when our unrighteousness was fulfilled, and it had been made perfectly clear that is wages–punishment and death–were to be expected, then the season arrived during which God had . . . Continue reading →
When a Monocovenantal Scheme Isn’t
From Robert Rollock, Questiones Et Responsiones Aliquot De Foedere Dei (Edinburgh, 1596), 3: Q. Quotuplex est foedus Dei cum homine percussum? R. Duplex est: foedus naturae sive operum, et foedus gratiae. Gal. 4.24 [Question: How manyfold is the covenant of God struck with . . . Continue reading →
Once More: Lutheran or Reformed?
10. What is the difference between the law and the gospel?