Mr. Wilson could not possibly know whether or not Mr. Sitler was holding any-
thing back or not without at least attempting to independently verify Mr. Sitler’s
claims. Continue reading →
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Top Five Posts For The Week Of August 5–11, 2024
These were the top five posts for the week beginning August 5–11, 2024. Continue reading →
Rachel Shubin’s Analysis Of Wilson’s Pastoral Errors In Two Very Serious Cases (1)
Mr. Wilson notified no one, including the members of Christ Church, that Mr. Sitler had been molesting children in Christ Church’s congregation until after Mr. Sitler was incarcerated. Continue reading →
Video: Prayer Over Politics
Rev. Dr. Jon D. Payne and Pastor Chris Gordon continue their conversation about the true mission of the church and the power of prayer. The discussion turns to Christian persecution, the upcoming presidential election and the inevitable political tension that will accompany it. Continue reading →
Free E-Book: Beza, Polanus, And Turretin On Justification
For the month of August, 2024, Reformation Heritage Books is giving away copies of the electronic (e-book) version of R. Scott Clark and Casey Carmichael ed. Justification By Faith Alone: Selected Writings From Theodore Beza (1519–1605), Amandus Polanus (1561–1610), and Francis Turretin . . . Continue reading →
Luther: A Christian Is Simultaneously Sinner And Righteous
Thus a Christian man is righteous and a sinner at the same time, holy and profane, an enemy of God and a child of God.* None of the sophists will admit this paradox, because they do not understand the true meaning of . . . Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of July 31–August 4, 2024
These were the top five posts for the week beginning July 31–August 4, 2024. Continue reading →
Warren Cole Smith: Basham Is Right But Not In The Way She Thinks
Basham is right that many “shepherds” are, in fact, “for sale.” But the unintended irony—and fundamental flaw—of her book is that the corrupting money is not on the evangelical left, as she claims, but on the populist right. The rise of such . . . Continue reading →
Political Therapeutic Deism
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 →
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. If you would . . . Continue reading →