Martin explains
Martin Downes Interviewed
On Exiled Preacher
On Perspicuity and the Power of the Word
In response to this post on sola scriptura Bryan (a recent convert to Rome) writes, “I understand the desire to give God all the glory. But the problem with the idea that “we have no part, not in this story” is that . . . Continue reading →
The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way
it’s out in April (900+ pages!). Here’s the publisher’s description: Michael Horton’s highly anticipated The Christian Faith represents his magnum opus and will be viewed as one of—if not the—most important systematic theologies since Louis Berkhof wrote his in 1932. A prolific, . . . Continue reading →
Another TV Preacher on Trial
This time it’s a real trial. Yikes! If he’s guilty I hope they bury him.
The Return of Eugenics
In 7 July interview published in the NY Times, Justice Ginsburg makes a stunning admission: JUSTICE GINSBURG: Yes, the ruling about that surprised me. [Harris v. McRae — in 1980 the court upheld the Hyde Amendment, which forbids the use of Medicaid . . . Continue reading →
The Presiding Bishop’s Over-Realized Eschatology
In her opening address to 2009 convention of the Episcopal Church USA (ECUSA) the most reverend the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, presiding Bishop of the ECUSA, declared, The crisis of this moment has several parts, and like Episcopalians, particularly the ones . . . Continue reading →
Kim Discussing End Times on Issues Etc
This is worth hearing.
Missional Monday: Kauai Reformation Church and Christ Reformed DC
Two of the more exciting missions of the URCs are on two ends of the USA.
Podcast
Audio: Two Edifying Interviews
First is the recent WHI interview by Mike Horton with Bob Godfrey concerning his new biography of Calvin. Click on the image for more about the book. We kid each other a lot (and everything I say about Bob is true) but . . . Continue reading →
Of Calvin and Genevan Dogs
With no reference to our gracious Genevese hosts for the last 8 days I thought it would be fun to bring my experience of the 2009 Calvinpalooza to a close with a few more mundane observations. You know, of course, that Calvin . . . Continue reading →
A Baptist Reads RRC and Benefits From It
At Strict and Particular. One clarification:
The Heart of the Gospel (and Sola Scriptura Too)
The most recent WHI is (another) not-to-miss episode. Shane has conducted more NRB interviews. Some of them are what we’ve come to expect but some are surprising. You should hear them. Along the way the fellows made three terrific points. 1. The . . . Continue reading →
Calvin500 Schedule, St Pierre Cathedral 5-10 July 09
The Calvin 500 planning committee has released the following revised schedule:
Lane is Reading William Ames on the HC
At GB. You can order your copy of William Ames on the Heidelberg Catechism at The Bookstore at WSC.
Podcast
Audio: Tim Keller and Lig Duncan Discuss the Question of Female Deacons
At Feeding on Christ (HT: Nick Batzig)
Exporting Shallowness
The United States has a trade gap but one product we shouldn’t be importing is schlocky “evangelical” piety and practice.
Congratulations to WSC Grads Lenzner and VanderPol
Congratulations to Mark and Brad (and their patient wives) who sustained rigorous examinations as candidates for the pastoral ministry in Classis Southwest of the United Reformed Churches. Brad and Mark are both interns at Christ URC in Santee, CA. Brad has also . . . Continue reading →
Helm Reviews Wright
At Helm’s Deep
Faith, Magic, and Bernie Madoff
UPDATE 29 June 2009Madoff received a sentence of 150 years in prison today. Original story 8 May 2009The investors in Madoff’s Ponzi scheme received higher than average returns. Most of those who invested with Madoff had no idea how he was able . . . Continue reading →