Among evangelical and Presbyterian-leaning Protestants, the first iteration of Christian nationalism came with Francis Schaeffer’s transformation from the philosophical guru at a small Christian study center in Switzerland into the public intellectual behind the New Christian Right. His documentary series and book, . . . Continue reading →
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Heidelvideo #20—It All Starts in Genesis: Covenant Theology (Part 2)
Dr. R. Scott Clark walks through the first explicit covenant in Scripture (Genesis 6), the Noahic covenant of common grace (Genesis 9), and the covenant with Abram in Genesis 15 — where God himself passes between the pieces, taking the oath and the curse. This is episode 2 in the Heidelvideo covenant theology series. Continue reading →
One Mark Of Decline: Assuming The Gospel
You may have heard the story of the Mennonite Brethren movement. One particular analysis goes like this: the first generation believed and proclaimed the gospel and thought that there were certain social entailments. The next generation assumed the gospel and advocated the . . . Continue reading →
Enthusiasm Is Not A Means Of Grace
Last Sunday, the church celebrated Pentecost—the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the church. And yet one of the great errors of contemporary Evangelicalism is the return of Enthusiasm. Not “enthusiasm” in the modern sense of excitement, but Enthusiasm in the historic . . . Continue reading →
Learning How To Do Theology From Amandus Polanus
If I wanted to learn more about how the cultural values of 1950s and ’60s America have shaped contemporary literary fiction, I might ask Google or ChatGPT for an overview. The search results might present accurate and balanced information on America’s democratic . . . Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of June 8–14, 2026
These were the top five posts for the week of June 8–14, 2026. Continue reading →
Using An App Is Not The Same As Learning
A meaningful education is more than just facts and skills; it is the transformative formation of the whole person. This transformation can only happen through strong relationships, the cultivation of virtuous habits, and engagement with physical reality and human society. Education worthy . . . Continue reading →
Hindus Persecuting Christians in Central India
Hundreds of Christians in central India have been denied clean water, fresh produce and employment for nearly a month in unsuccessful attempts to force them to denounce Christianity, International Christian Concern (ICC) reported May 29. More than 180 Christian tribal families in . . . Continue reading →
Strachan’s Theory Strikes At The Vitals Of The Faith
There has been no shortage of ink spilled over [the eternal relations of authority and submission within the Trinity], and I have already responded to some of Strachan’s comments before. Additionally, many theologians of much greater abilities and knowledge than I possess . . . Continue reading →
Heidelvideo #19—Covenant Theology (Part 1): The Bible Teaches Covenant Theology
Dr. R. Scott Clark opens a new series on covenant theology, arguing that the Bible itself teaches covenant theology—and that this framework is ancient, not invented. He responds to the claim that covenant theology is a human construct or replacement theology, showing its deep roots in church history and Scripture. Continue reading →
More Controversy Involving Driscoll
Pastor Mark Driscoll warned his followers Wednesday of “fierce wolves … among you,” following the sudden departure of an associate minister and former security guard known as Driscoll’s chief henchman. A mass email Driscoll sent at 7:44 a.m. accused Caleb Glennie of . . . Continue reading →
Resurgent Racism?
It cannot be denied that there has been a small, yet growing trend in the church in recent years for some young men to embrace racist views. They go by various names: Kinists, Racialists, Race Realists, Familyism and use terms like “Natural . . . Continue reading →
Montanism And Neo-Montanism
In 1906, at 312 Azusa Street, Los Angeles, California, a series of Pentecostal revivals took place. Characterized by their boisterous and nearly riotous nature, these revivals consisted of altar calls, mystic healings, and above all, the speaking of “heavenly tongues” as a . . . Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of June 1–7, 2026
These were the top five posts for the week of June 1–7, 2026. Continue reading →
The PCA Study Committee Rebuffs Establishmentarians And Ethnonationalists
This section of the report has sought to provide a thorough, fair, and constitutionally grounded analysis of the relationship between the PCA’s Constitution and the various positions held under the heading of “Christian Nationalism.” Based on this analysis, the Committee offers the . . . Continue reading →
Bad Company Corrupts Good Morals
To begin, we need to cover two key topics: the words, behavior, and associations of Zachary Garris and the teaching record of the Presbyterian Church in America on issues of racial sin. After that, I want to move toward a broader point . . . Continue reading →
Eusebius To Constantia: No Images Of Christ
The church historian Eusebius declared himself in the strongest manner against images of Christ in a letter to the empress Constantia (the widow of Licinius and sister of Constantine), who had asked him for such an image. Christ, says he, has laid . . . Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of May 25–31, 2026
These were the top five posts for the week of May 25–31, 2026. Continue reading →
Prior To Constantine Only The Gnostics Used Images Of Christ
Previous to the time of Constantine, we find no trace of an image of Christ, properly speaking, except among the Gnostic Carpocratians, and in the case of the heathen emperor Alexander Severus, who adorned his domestic chapel, as a sort of syncretistic . . . Continue reading →
A New Defense Of The Sufficiency Of Scripture
The church today finds itself amidst a revived trend of advocating for hearing God speaking to his people apart from his word. While there are new figures in this movement, the content of their message is hardly original. One can think of . . . Continue reading →