The Westminster Seminary California website has undergone some body work and while they were painting the body they added a little power to the engine. Beginning today, WSC has a faculty blog, “Valiant for Truth.” Subscribe here. The first post is by Bob . . . Continue reading →
Author: R. Scott Clark
R.Scott Clark is the President of the Heidelberg Reformation Association, the author and editor of, and contributor to several books and the author of many articles. He is professor emeritus of church history and historical theology at Westminster Seminary California, where he taught for 29 years. He also taught at Wheaton College, Reformed Theological Seminary, and Concordia University. He has hosted the Heidelblog since 2007 and the Heidelcast since 2009.
Is “Covenant Membership” A Synonym for “Righteousness”?
That’s what N. T. Wright proposes. Remarkably, a number of evangelical and Reformed folk seem ready to accept Wright’s re-definition of justification or, in some cases, to downplay the consequences of Wright’s re-definition. Wright says: “‘Justification’ in the first century was not . . . Continue reading →
Zac is Reading Always Reformed
He like R. C. Sproul’s story about Joseph’s pants.
Austin is Reading Always Reformed
Austin writes: “I didn’t know what to expect, but I have to say I love this collection of essays. Diverse, stimulating, very readable, reflective, scholarly, page-turning, and a work that I see as advancing Reformed reflection, not regurgitating.” Read More» UPDATE He’s . . . Continue reading →
2011 Westminster Seminary Conference: Christianity and Liberalism Revisited
Few figures have been as important to Reformed Christianity in North America as J. Gresham Machen. He faced many of the same challenges that we face now and he did so in a way that advanced the faith, he did so winsomely, . . . Continue reading →
URCNA Church Planting Conference Mar 28-30 2011 (UPDATED)
Info here (HT: Jared Beaird). It’s great to see confessional Reformed folk getting together to talk, pray, and plan church planting. We have a great mission, a great message, great opportunity, and the great God above all God’s. Pray for God’s blessing . . . Continue reading →
Missoula Reformed Bible Study Begins Dec 17
There’s a Reformed Bible study beginning in Missoula, MT this month. If you are interested or know someone who might be interested in a confessional Reformed congregation in Missoula, here’s the info.
Why Do We Confess "He Descended Into Hell"?
The Apostles’ Creed (which was not actually written by the Apostles) began to develop as part of the catechesis (basic Christian instruction) in the Roman church late in the 2nd century (c. 150-80). One of the clauses of the creed that has . . . Continue reading →
New: Histories and Fallacies
Just picked this up in the Bookstore at Westminster Seminary California and plan to read it today. It looks terrific. I was reading it when I was interrupted by Bob Godfrey, who stopped into the studio for an interview (to be broadcast . . . Continue reading →
Reformation2Germany Update
R2G needs your help and there are good reasons to help and pray. There are very few confessional Reformed ministries in Europe. This is one of them. Click on the image for more.
So You Think You Can't Sing Psalms Acapella?
Did I just see young people on television singing a capella (without musical accompaniment)? One of the things that everyone thinks they know about worship is that no one wants to sing without instruments. Is that really true? That there’s a television . . . Continue reading →
Resources for Those Thinking About Seminary
Prospective seminary students frequently ask whether it’s advisable to try to save money by getting a degree by distance or by attending a non-accredited school. Here’s a resource page: Why Pastors Need A Seminary Education And Now for the Rest of the . . . Continue reading →
Harold Camping May Never Learn But Will We?
Harold Camping has shown himself to be a false prophet. He promised that our Lord would return in 1994. Jesus didn’t return. Camping erred but he remains impenitent and unashamed. Indeed, he’s now promising that Jesus will return in 2011 (HT: Austin . . . Continue reading →
The Social Crisis is Too Great to Be Arguing About… (Updated)
The various social crises facing the West are great but the Roman empire was already in crisis when God the Holy Spirit empowered Christ’s apostles to take the gospel to the ends of the earth. Rome fell. The gospel and Christ’s church continued. Another empire, Christendom, replaced the old Roman Empire but it fell too. The kingdom of God, as manifested chiefly in this world in the visible, institutional church, continued. Social crises are important but they aren’t more important than the gospel. Seeing that is a key difference between actually being Reformed and being just another social conservative with a passing interest in the Reformation (as it suits whatever social agenda is in view). Continue reading →
A Reformed Hero for Children
I don’t use the word “hero” lightly or often. Guido de Bres (1522-67) was a hero. He was flesh and blood, a sinner like the rest of us, but unlike most of us, despite his sins and failings, he did remarkable things . . . Continue reading →
Julius Kim on Practical Theology
John Owen for Kids
John Owen (1616–83) was one of the most important and influential Reformed theologians of the 17th century. His books were widely read in his own life and he has continued to influence Reformed theology and piety since. Owen’s theology is not light . . . Continue reading →
Office Hours: Steve Baugh on the Authorship of Ephesians
The latest episode of Office Hours is out via iTunes and RSS. Steve Baugh talks about his research into the rhetoric, composition, and style of Ephesians and what it tells us about its authorship. Check out Steve’s Greek Grammars. This episode is . . . Continue reading →
Religious Freedom Watch: Deny the Faith or Get Out?
UPDATE 1 August 10 A federal court has dismissed a suit brought by an Eastern Michigan student who was dismissed from an academic program for refusing to counsel homosexuals.
Hill: Who Chose the Gospels?
There aren’t many authors about whom one can say this but here goes: Anything Chuck Hill writes is worth reading. Okay, I’m a friend and a fan but I’m the latter because Chuck is such an outstanding scholar and writer. In an . . . Continue reading →