This is why so much depends on the benefit of justification, and it is rightly denominated the article on which the church either stands or falls. For the fundamental question that arises in this connection is this: What is the way that . . . Continue reading →
Justification
Reflections on WSC Commencement '08
at the WSC site
Castle Church Podcast on the FV
Jim Cassidy, Jeff Waddington, and Camden Bucey were joined by Lane Keister for the Castle Church podcast this week that focused on the Federal Vision. This is a helpful introduction to the issues and they give some bibliographic leads on their website.
Two Adams, Two Covenants
Excerpts from MGK
Calvin on Law and Gospel
Mike Horton’s essay from EVANGELIUM is now online.
Answers to Objections to the Imputation of Active Obedience
From CJPM at Creed or Chaos.
RPCNA Rejects NPP and FV
HT: Bill Chellis at DRC. 1. That Synod DECLARE that we stand in solidarity with our Reformed and Presbyterian brethren in rejecting as contrary to the Scriptures as summarized by our confessional standards theological views that are generally associated with the movements . . . Continue reading →
Theonomy and Federal Vision: Separated at Birth?
The question comes concerning the relations between Theonomy and the Federal Vision. There is reason to think that there is some connection between the two movements. several well-known theonomists are also proponents of the FV. One of the FV leaders recently described . . . Continue reading →
We All Know What We Think About the Gospel or Do We?
This week WHI guys were (are) on an essential topic: assuming the gospel. During my early years as an evangelical I recall being told that, “Ours is a practical congregation.” I learned a lot of important life skills and common sense and . . . Continue reading →
Bryan Estelle: What is Faith?
New on the WSC site.
Pastor Benefits from Learning the Law/Gospel Distinction
Pastor Tim Blackmon writes: Good morning, I hope this finds you well. I just finished Covenant, Justification and Pastoral Ministry and was blown away by your chapter on Law and Gospel. In 13 years of pastoral ministry, I’ve not seen this emphasized . . . Continue reading →
CJPM Makes Top-Ten List
According to Stefan at The Confessionalist.
Will Peter Repent Again?
I don’t accept the premise that all dialogue is equally useful or important.
ECT: A Post Mortem
Since the 1994 publication of Evangelicals and Catholics Together (ECT), the evangelical body has been convulsed periodically over the doctrine of justification. The patient, to strain a metaphor, sustained a second attack in 1998 with publication of ECT II or The Gift . . . Continue reading →
Colson Continues to Defend ECT
Chuck Colson is on a blog tour. Tim Challies put to him a brilliant question, indeed, as far as I’m concerned, the ONLY question and he did it very well. Protestants have traditionally held that justification by grace alone through faith alone . . . Continue reading →
Luther Wasn't Just Another Moral Reformer (Updated)
But that’s what Cardinal Walter Kaspar wants to make him.
Legalism Kills
here
Is God Capricious? (HC 12, pt 1)
12. Since then by the righteous judgment of God we deserve temporal and eternal punishment, how may we escape this punishment and be again received into favor? God wills that His justice be satisfied;1 therefore we must make full satisfaction to the . . . Continue reading →
GDL Conference #2
I was up first this AM. The people were kind, they showed up! After last night I wondered if anyone would return or if they would all stay home and meditate on what Mike and R. C. said. My first session was . . . Continue reading →
They're Reading CJPM at the PB!
Daniel and the fellows are reading CJPM. You can get your copy from the WSC bookstore by clicking on the image to the left.