There is an amazing electronic text of Ursinus’ Opera online. Thanks to Sebastian Heck for pointing us to this amazing resource.
Recovering the Reformed Confession
Machen on Creeds and Doctrinal Advance
Thanks to Dan and GR for posting this gem from Machen.
RCA Prof Predicts Demise of the RCA (and the CRC)
Donald A. Luidens is a sociology prof at Hope College and he’s written a provocative and interesting essay in Perspectives: A Journal of Reformed Thought (which I think is descended from the old Reformed Journal) in which he argues that loss of . . . Continue reading →
The Synod of Dort on Importance of Parents in Instructing Children
Thanks to Wes for posting this.
Paleos: Reforming the Church; Neos: Transforming Culture
Darryl posts an interesting bit from Benedict’s social history of Calvinism.
New Office Hours: Steve Baugh on Confessing the Reformed Faith and Doing NT Scholarship
It’s the first Monday of the month and that means it’s time for a new Office Hours podcast from Westminster Seminary California. This month Office Hours talks with Steve Baugh, Professor of New Testament at WSC. Steve is an outstanding scholar of . . . Continue reading →
New in Print: Brian Lee on Cocceius
There are few subjects in historical theology about whom more has been written on the basis of less research than Johannes Cocceius (1603-1669). He has been alternately hailed as the “founder” of covenant theology and the corrupter of it. Of course, both . . . Continue reading →
Coen Brothers in CT
Christianity Today has a story today on two of the most interesting and thoughtful American film makers working today. Warning: if you’re easily offended, don’t watch Coen Brothers’ films. They are often graphic, violent, and profane. They also, however, ask important questions . . . Continue reading →
Audio: Chapel Message James 1:13-15, The Wisdom of Understanding Sin
From this morning’s chapel message at WSC.
More Audio: On Being Missional, Reformed, and Foolish
I spent Friday and Saturday in beautiful Traverse City, MI with the brothers and sisters of Redeemer PCA and with the presbyters meeting as the Great Lakes Presbytery (PCA). I gave two talks, preached once, and held a Sat AM Q & . . . Continue reading →
See You in Traverse City
I’ll be (Dv) in beautiful (predicted high of 73°) Traverse City, MI this Friday and Saturday (Sep 18-19, 2009) speaking to the Great Lakes Presbytery (PCA) on Friday and Saturday. I’ll be talking about “The Mission and the Marks” and “The Joy . . . Continue reading →
Carl Trueman in Colo Springs for Reformation Day
The folks at the Springs Reformed (RPCNA) Church put on a terrific Reformation Day conference. It’s October 30-Nov 1. This year’s speaker is Carl Trueman. There’s a lot of nonsense on the conference blog about how young Carl is, but beside that . . . Continue reading →
Audio: Horton on the Heidelberg Catechism
From the Adult Class at Christ Reformed URC in Santee (HT: Water is Thicker Than Blood)
Reformed Confessionalism as An Alternative to the FV
I’ve been pushing the Office Hours podcast so aggressively lately I’ve forgotten to Heidelflog RRC. The writer of The Writer and the Muse has been reading RRC, however, and hit on something really important. One of the goals of RRC was to . . . Continue reading →
Sept 18-19 Speaking in Traverse City, MI
I’ll be in Michigan at the meeting of presbytery at Redeemer PCA on Sept 18-19th. Traverse City is a beautiful place equidistant between Grand Rapids (to the south) and the Upper Peninsula (to the north). I look forward to seeing some old . . . Continue reading →
A Review, Response, and Rejoinder (and Surrejoinder)
In the June/July 2009 issue of Ordained Servant Alan Strange published a surprisingly negative review of Recovering the Reformed Confession. The editor kindly invited me to reply and that reply appears today in the August/September issue. According to editorial policy, Alan gets . . . Continue reading →
Beza on the Two Natures of Christ
Thanks to C or C for posting this. We need more Beza in our lives.
Old, Grumpy, and (Actually) Reformed
A young, ex-dispensationalist speaks to his generation about the YRR phenomenon.
A Baptist Reads RRC and Benefits From It
At Strict and Particular. One clarification:
Mainline Presbyterians (PCUSA) Continue Decline
According to their own news service, the PCUSA (not to be confused with the OPC or the PCA or any of the other NAPARC (sideline) Presbyterian denominations) lost more members last year than at any time since 1983. They claim 2.1 million . . . Continue reading →