On Issues Etc. We’ll be discussing Reforming or Conforming: Post-Conservative Evangelicals and the Emerging Church.
Natural Law, the Two Kingdoms, and Homosexual Marriage
David writes to ask how, from a “two kingdoms” perspective one should think about the question of whether the state should sanction homosexual marriage.
A Diagnosis of Reformed Churches
That’s what the Reformed Reader finds in Recovering the Reformed Confession.
Ministers: Servants of God or Man?
Machen explain to the 1934 graduating class of WTS.
Dan is Reading "Recovering the Reformed Confession"
“Based on the first chapter, this book will rattle some cages in the Reformed community. The only question is, are those who need to be rattled so busy knowing things the way that God knows them and having immediate experiences that they . . . Continue reading →
Calvin on the Free Offer of the Gospel
At Dan Kok’s Pillar and Ground.
Congratulations to URCNA of Sunnyside, WA
They’re now an “organized” congregation (i.e., they’ve graduated from “church plant” status to being their own congregation with elders etc). Pray that God’s Spirit works powerfully through and in the congregation to advance the mission in that community.
Musculus and Gratian
No, it’s not a reunion from the 60s. Todd explains.
The Practical Consequences of the Law/Gospel Distinctionc
Josh explains at Creed or Chaos.
How Would Jesus Vote (And is that an appropriate question)?
That’s the provocative question asked in a new special issue of Modern Reformation magazine. It’s so new and special that it isn’t on the website yet, but you may call them (800 890 7556) or contact them online for more info. This . . . Continue reading →
Covenants, Adam, Modernity, and Context Pt 2 (HC 15)
Part 1 15. What kind of a mediator and redeemer then must we seek? One who is a true1 and righteous man,2 and yet more powerful than all creatures, that is, One who is also true God.3 11 Cor 15:21, 22, 25, . . . Continue reading →
Want an Actual or Potential Savior?
“In rejecting the Arminian errors regarding the death of Christ, the authors of the Canons now turn to the weakest point in the so-called ‘universal atonement’ position. In the Arminian scheme of redemption, the death of Christ does not actually save any . . . Continue reading →
The Loneliness of the Old School Pastor
At Building Old-School Churches.
Lane Reviews "Reforming or Conforming"
At GB
Refusing to Read Jesus Out of the Psalms
More good stuff at Detergere.
Monergism.com Reviews "Recovering"
Nathan writes: “In an arresting epithet, R. Scott Clark, wondering “whatever became of Reformed theology, piety, and practice,” refers to many contemporary Reformed churches and individuals as modern narcissists, so absorbed in themselves and their own importance that they have utterly lost . . . Continue reading →
The Limits of Scripture: The Canon
What do we mean when we say “canonical” or “non-canoncial”? How did we get the canon? This month’s Tabletalk explains.
Podcast
Bavinck Conference Audio
At the Bavinck Blog.
URCNA Missions, Missionaries, and Church Plants
It’s not considered “missional” to speak of “missionaries” but the URCs are old school:
The Guy Behind Monergism.Com
Here he is (HT: Justin)