In my new book, The Spirit of Our Politics, I introduce a new term, Political Therapeutic Deism, inspired by the term Moral Therapeutic Deism which was coined by sociologists Christian Smith and Melinda Lundquist Denton. Political Therapeutic Deism is a system of beliefs . . . Continue reading →
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The Utility Of Education For Perspective
Perspective is important for all areas of life. In his book, A Non-Anxious Presence, Australian pastor Mark Sayers describes a strategic shift that took place during the Korean War when the US Air Force transitioned from propeller-powered aircraft to jet fighters. When flying . . . Continue reading →
Video: What Is The True Mission Of The Church?
Rev. Dr. Jon D. Payne of Christ Church Presbyterian in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina sits down with Pastor Chris Gordon in the AGR studio. Continue reading →
New! HeidelApp For Apple & Google And Heidelcast Livestream August 6, 2024
To celebrate the release of the app we are livestreaming a special episode of the Heidelcast on Tuesday August 6, 2024, from 6:00–7:00 PM Pacific/9:00–10:00 PM Eastern right here on the Heidelblog. Continue reading →
Another URCNA Church Plant Meeting In Ft. Wayne, IN
As a follow-up to the announcement of a new NAPARC church planting effort in Fort Wayne, Indiana this spring, we would like to inform you that there will be another informational meeting on Sunday, August 4th beginning at 5:30 PM to talk about . . . Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of July 22–28, 2024
These were the top five posts for the week beginning July 22–28, 2024. Continue reading →
How Actually To Help The Gender-Confused
I was surprised when a mother began to cry as we discussed our truthXchange booklet, Letter to a Friend: Transgenderism and Kids. To my relief, her tears were not because the text had offended her. Rather, she was overwhelmed with thanks to . . . Continue reading →
Video: The Power Of The Gospel
Do you often doubt that God loves you? Do you feel unworthy of the saving grace of Jesus Christ? In today’s episode, Pastor Chris Gordon and the hosts of Theocast, Pastor Jon Moffitt and Pastor Justin Perdue discuss the many nuances involved when preaching the Gospel and the law. Continue reading →
National Socialist And Fascist Texts And Sub-Texts
…when many people more to the right use the term, they have something specific in mind. Stephen Wolfe’s (no relation to William Wolfe) The Case for Christian Nationalism isn’t arguing for a pro-life, pro-natural marriage Christian liberalism. He is, rather, echoing interwar European right ideas . . . Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of July 15–21, 2024
These were the top five posts for the week beginning July 15–21, 2024. Continue reading →
Problems With Frame’s Doctrine Of God
As Dolezal explains, our theology has changed. More specifically, our doctrine of God has changed, and Dolezal argues that this change has not been for the better. His book, therefore, begins by defining the basic differences between classical Christian theism and what . . . Continue reading →
With Kids Talk Church History Podcast On The Reformation Solas
Kids ask the best questions and the Kids Talk Church History podcast is no exception to the rule. In this episode Dr Clark joins Emma, Grace, and Christian to discuss the history and the meaning of the Reformation solas. Here is the episode . . . Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of July 8–14, 2024
These were the top five posts for the week beginning July 8–14, 2024. Continue reading →
What The Hoodie Means
I was driving home from work yesterday when I saw a teenager walking down the street in 80-degree weather with a hoodie pulled over his head. It’s July! I wish I owned the patent on the hoodie design, if such a thing . . . Continue reading →
Video: The Great Obstacle To Faith
The hosts of Theocast (Justin Perdue and Jon Moffitt) join Pastor Chris Gordon to discuss what could be keeping people from true faith in Christ. Continue reading →
What The Confessional Reformed Churches Have Said About Doug Wilson
The Heidelberg Reformation Association has received a queries in recent days asking about our view of Doug Wilson, a proponent of theonomy, Christian Reconstruction, Christian Nationalism, and the Federal Vision movement, among other things. We think that the best way to respond is to let the study committees of the confessional Presbyterians Reformed churches answer the question. As a service to the Christian public we have harvested the most salient portions from three study committee reports and we present them here for your consideration. Continue reading →
What Do Good Faith Exceptions Do To The PCA?
Good Faith Subscription (GFS), the practice of allowing a man to assent to most of the Westminster Standards in “good faith” while allowing him to state minor differences in parts, has been practiced in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) for almost . . . Continue reading →
Prisha’s Story
Prisha Mosley is a woman who spent years believing she was a man, receiving hormone therapy under the care of doctors and therapists whom she is now suing for damages. The lawsuit is being filed in her former home state of North Carolina, although . . . Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of July 1–7, 2024
These were the top five posts for the week beginning July 1–7, 2024. Continue reading →
Video: Moses-Centered Legalism (Part 2)
Chris Gordon and Dan Borvan continue their discussion on redemptive-historical preaching. Continue reading →