Lane reviews RRC at GB.
Recovering the Reformed Confession
What Reformation Day Really Is
Reformation Day as we know it is somewhat arbitrary. There’s little about the 95 Theses is that is distinctively Protestant. There are shadows and hints here and there in the 95 Theses of what would become Luther’s mature views, but for the . . . Continue reading →
See You in the Springs
At the “Recovering the Reformation” Conference hosted by the Springs Reformed Church. Weather.com says that it should be a lovely weekend. According to the pre-registration the conference should be well attended. I’ll be speaking tomorrow night, Saturday morning, signing books Saturday afternoon, . . . 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 →
J. H. Alsted's Theological Curriculum
More great stuff from Todd at Historical Theoblogy.
Natural Law and Light in the Reformed Confessions
One of the more interesting ways in which theonomy is contra confessional is its Barthian-like rejection of the classic Reformed doctrine of natural law and implicitly it’s skepticism regarding natural revelation.
A Diagnosis of Reformed Churches
That’s what the Reformed Reader finds in Recovering the Reformed Confession.
Dan is Reading "Recovering the Reformed Confession"
“Based on the first chapter, this book will rattle some cages in the Reformed community. The only question is, are those who need to be rattled so busy knowing things the way that God knows them and having immediate experiences that they . . . Continue reading →
Covenants, Adam, Modernity, and Context Pt 2 (HC 15)
Part 1 15. What kind of a mediator and redeemer then must we seek? One who is a true1 and righteous man,2 and yet more powerful than all creatures, that is, One who is also true God.3 11 Cor 15:21, 22, 25, . . . Continue reading →
Monergism.com Reviews "Recovering"
Nathan writes: “In an arresting epithet, R. Scott Clark, wondering “whatever became of Reformed theology, piety, and practice,” refers to many contemporary Reformed churches and individuals as modern narcissists, so absorbed in themselves and their own importance that they have utterly lost . . . Continue reading →
Bavinck Conference Audio
At the Bavinck Blog.
Confessional Nitty Gritty: Animus Imponentis
Animus imponentis means, “the spirit of adopting,” the the OPC Presbytery of Northern California and Nevada is holding a conference in February ’09 to talk about it (HT: Creed or Chaos). This is an important topic. We need confessions and they need . . . Continue reading →
What Will You Take for Your Warfield?
When we were kids we used to trade sporting cards. I had a first year Lew Alcindor. Who knew they would be worth anything? Durell trades books. He traded “a Warfield” for a copy of Recovering? I’m not sure I would make . . . Continue reading →
Three Causes for the Decline of Psalmody
Jon explains.
"Recovering" at Ref21
Justin has a note on Recovering the Reformed Confession.
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 →
Two Weeks to "Recovering the Reformation"
Click on the image for details. Here’s the schedule. If you’re in Colorado Springs, Denver, or the area, hope to see you there.
The "Sultans of the Spirit"
It’s not my phrase but Zrim’s as he writes about “The Unringing of Bells” and the QIRE.
What Did They Fear?
Our weekly Machen fix from Geneva Redux reminds us that when the evangelicals and liberals in the PCUSA conspired (is there a better verb?) to prosecute Machen for daring to be confessional in the mainline they revealed a good deal about themselves, . . . Continue reading →
Review: Recovering the Reformed Confession
Shane has published a substantial review at Amazon.