A sermon on Mark 14:1-11 preached by yours truly visiting in the pulpit of Escondido URC this summer. Thanks to Inwoo for the link.
Twofold Kingdom
Natural Law, the Two Kingdoms, and Homosexual Marriage
David writes to ask how, from a “two kingdoms” perspective one should think about the question of whether the state should sanction homosexual marriage.
How Would Jesus Vote (And is that an appropriate question)?
That’s the provocative question asked in a new special issue of Modern Reformation magazine. It’s so new and special that it isn’t on the website yet, but you may call them (800 890 7556) or contact them online for more info. This . . . Continue reading →
Sometimes Voting is Just Voting
The Outhouse is a little skeptical about transforming voting into a priestly act.
Happy Birthday to the Outhouse
I dig the Outhouse.
Christianity and Politics pt 2
On the WHI. This is a terrific series and a good introduction to what the “two kingdoms” ethic means.
Ken Myers on the Problem with "Kingdom" Language
Zrim offers some helpful quotations and analysis at the Outhouse.
White Horse Inn: Christianity, Politics, and the Two Kingdoms
Mike hosted an excellent roundtable discussion featuring Darryl Hart, adjunct professor at WSC and Director of Academic Programs at ISI, Dan Bryant, former Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Justice, and Neil McBride, a strategist for the Democratic Party. This is . . . Continue reading →
The Social Crisis is Too Great to Be Arguing About…
Fill in the blank here. I can’t say how many times I’ve had emails or read comments to this effect. Often these earnest comments come from ostensible theological “conservatives” urging me and others to be more moderate on things such as justification. . . . Continue reading →
Your Weekly Machen Fix
Thanks to Dan.
"Two Kingdoms" circa 115-50?
A notable early Christian apologist didn’t get the transformationalist memo. Ep. to Diognetus (5.1-11): For Christians are not distinguished from the rest of humanity by country, language, or custom. 2 For nowhere do they live in cities of their own, nor do . . . Continue reading →
Flash: Reformed Writer Uses Two Kingdoms
I’m working an essay on the history of covenant theology for a collection edited by Herman Selderhuis to be published by Brill in 2009. I just ran across something that I should have noticed, thought about or remembered years ago but didn’t. . . . Continue reading →
Or Maybe He Should Have Stayed Home?
The Fourth Circuit has upheld the ban of a minister from praying at city council meetings in Fredericksburg, VA. His crime? He prays in Jesus’ name. That’s a sectarian prayer. Yes, it is and it’s a good thing too.
Ministers of God for Our Good
David VanDrunen on how Christians should think about the civil magistrate.
May Christians Take Prozac?
That’s the question WSC student Simon Jooste considers at Creed or Chaos.
The AG Says: Calvinists No Threat
Apparently the two-kingdoms theology is making more progress than I thought. The NY Sun today quotes the Attorney General of the United States as saying: So far as focusing investigations, we investigate where the threat is coming from. The threat is coming . . . Continue reading →
Two on Christ and Culture
Sometimes pagan get it when Christian don’t Politically correct Constantinianism?
New Audio: A Biblical Case for Natural Law
Thanks to the folks at Christ Reformed Church in Anaheim.
Two Kingdoms in Christianity Today
Uwe-Siemon-Netto writes, “Election 08’s ‘False Clerics and Schismatic Spirits.’” Thanks to Darryl Hart for the heads up.
Is Obama Wright or Wrong?
Bill Chellis weighs in helpfully.