Yesterday Craig Blomberg posted a strong endorsement of Tom Wright’s latest book. (Update: The more complete review is now online). I expect to review Wright’s historical claims about Calvin this summer. For now I want to focus on the significance of Blomberg’s . . . Continue reading →
Mainline, Sideline, or Borderline?
An unsigned editorial posted on Tuesday (12 May 2009) on the Christianity Today website analyzes the new ARIS (American Religious Identification Survey). The news isn’t new. The mainline is shrinking and, according to the CT editorial, “evangelicals” (whoever they are and whatever . . . Continue reading →
Two New Calvin Titles at WSC Books (UPDATED)
Just picked up my copy of Elsie Anne McKee’s translation of the 1541 French edition of the Institutes. The WSC bookstore has it for $29.50 (& shipping). Click on the links or icons to order. I’m also excited about Machiel A. van . . . Continue reading →
Our 2008-09 Prayer Group
Mike Horton and I lead a joint prayer group on Wednesdays during term. We met for the last time this academic year so I thought I would post a photo of the guys. I’m grateful for their faithfulness (and for showing up . . . Continue reading →
Hell: Separation from the Comfortable Presence of God
Martin explains.
Guy de Bres' Theology of the Cross
Martin reminds us: The year after it was written, a copy of the [Belgic] confession was sent to Philip II, along with a statement that the petitioners were ready to obey the government in all things lawful, but would: offer their backs . . . Continue reading →
Pray for Peace in Sri Lanka
I just received a post from some friends in Sri Lanka. As you may know there is a violent struggle between the government and the Tamil Tigers ongoing. The result is a great deal of suffering by civilians trapped by the fighting. The report . . . Continue reading →
News from a Reformed Mission in Prague
From Jerry and Marilyn Farnik: Walking in Prague a few weeks ago, we saw something a little unusual. A large group of tourists stood watching a swan stroll down the middle of a very busy, city street One brave woman stepped into . . . Continue reading →
When Liberals Try to Be Hip
The results can be tragic. Carl writes: And then finally, the pièce de resistance, the moment to which the whole service had been leading, the climactic moment when the congregation was taken to the very gates of heaven: the service ended, not . . . Continue reading →
Student Hoaxes "Reputable" Media Outlets Via Wikipedia
He made up a quotation, attributed it to a recently deceased composer, and it made several reputable papers. (HT: WSC student Solomon Li).
HT is So Easy that ANYONE Can Do It
Or is it? Just ask Darryl about a recent essay in the WTJ.
Hywel Jones on Genesis 3
I hope you’ve subscribed (or by RSS) to the free (!) podcasts from the Westminster Seminary California chapel series. One of the highlights this year has been Hywel Jones‘ series on Genesis 3. To make it even easier to listen to this . . . Continue reading →
WSC Grad Ministers in Turkey
Fikret Böcek is a WSC graduate and he is planting a Reformed congregation in Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey. This is an amazing development and cause for continued prayer and praise. One of the seven letters to the churches (Rev 2:7-11) was directed to . . . Continue reading →
Highlights from the Latest Ordained Servant
WSC alumnus, pastor of Pilgrim Presbyterian Church in Dover, NH, and PhD candidate Dave Holmlund reviews a volume by WSC’s incoming Academic Dean, John Fesko in the latest issue of Ordained Servant. The truth is that the “burn-out” rate for pastors is . . . Continue reading →
HRA Spring Conference 2009: I AM NOT MY OWN
The 2009 Heidelberg Reformation Association meets 26-28 May at St Paul’s Reformed Church inBedford PA. If you’re interested in the Heidelberg Catechism and in encouraging the growth of the Reformed faith in South Central PA you should consider attending this conference. The . . . Continue reading →
NTJ 13.1 Out Now
The Nicotine Theological Journal is published by the Old Life Theological Society and is dedicated to Reformed faith and practice. Its primary editors and contributors are Darryl G. Hart and John Muether. This issue has a couple of thoughtful and fair-minded essays . . . Continue reading →
Top Five Opponents of Reformed Orthodoxy
According to James Durham in the 17th century.
WSC Student and Grad in LA Times
Chris Chelpka and Brian Chang are pictured at a Southern California staple, In and Out Burger.
Os Guiness on Schaeffer- 25 Years After
Justin has the interview.
Is Faith a Virtue?
David asks, I know that we would say that faith is an instrument whereby we receive Christ’s imputed righteousness, but is there some biblical or theological reason why we would not want to say that faith is also a virtue? Can’t faith . . . Continue reading →