re-post from 12 September 2007—One of the clearest commands our Lord gave during his ministry, before his crucifixion, death, burial, and ascension, was to practice discipline in the congregations (Matt 18). It has been abused, but more often it has been neglected. . . . Continue reading →
Anthony Carter's New Book
Anthony’s new book is here.
The Epistle of "Mathetes" to Diognetus
For several weeks earlier this Spring the adult catechism class was studying some of the early post-apostolic fathers. One of the documents we studied was the Epistle of “Mathetes” (the disciple) to a certain Diognetus. It’s an excellent example of the erudition, . . . Continue reading →
Heidelberg Reformation Association Newsletter for June
Is now online here (PDF) It’s free and features essays by Danny Hyde on why dispensationalism is so popular, by Bill Bruinsma on the necessity of the moral law for the Christian, by me on whether God is capricious, and book reviews of . . . Continue reading →
When Is A Church Not A Church?
Editor’s Note: this essay first appeared on the HB in 2007. At that point the Federal Vision controversy was still in the process of being adjudicated by the confessional Reformed and Presbyterian Churches. In the summer of 2007 both the PCA and . . . Continue reading →
Two Landings and One Ground Strike
Not a bad day for a rookie. Thanks to Maj Chad Van Someren (call sign “Smack”) for taking time to give me a tour of the flight simulator, ready room, “barn,” and the flight line of the VMFAT 101 Sharpshooters at MCAS . . . Continue reading →
2008 MA (Historical Theology) Defenses
Commencement week excitement continues. Justin Ryals and Travis Baker defended their MA theses last night in the chapel of Westminster Seminary California. Justin won the coin toss and elected to defend his thesis first. He argued that “C. S. Lewis’ …definition of . . . Continue reading →
Hywel Jones on Preaching Sola Fide
Excerpts from Covenant, Justification, and Pastoral Ministry at Creed or Chaos.
New: Nicotine Theological Journal vol 12.2
The latest NTJ is out. This issue focuses on the controversy over the doctrine of Scripture at WTS/P. The NTJ is sponsored by the Old Life Theological Society and published quarterly (sort of) and edited by that redoubtable duo of Orthodox Presbyterians, . . . Continue reading →
A Friendly Response to Bruce McCormack
Here is the first post in this series. Here is Bruce’s response to that post. Hi Bruce, Thanks for your thoughtful responses to my questions. Judging by your responses I think I was not clear enough in a few places.
2008 MA (Historical Theology) Thesis Defenses
You are heartily invited to to join the faculty, friends of Westminster Seminary California, and others to hear two candidates for the degree Master of Arts (Historical Theology) will defend their theses.
New: WSC News Comes to You
Stay up-to-date with Westminster Seminary California via a subscription. If you use a reader already you don’t need me to explain this to you. Just follow the link and click on the icon for your reader. If you don’t have a reader . . . Continue reading →
Synopsis of Collinson's Elizabethan Puritan Movement
At the Conventicle. –Don’t just read this fine synopsis, however. Read Collinson for yourself.
Attn Top 40 Radio Fans: WLS Rewind is Back
Details here.
In the Basement of the Ivory Tower
Maybe it’s because I’m marking essays, but this essay in the Atlantic rings true. American education has been in trouble for 50 years and things aren’t improving (HT: MIke O’ Connor).
Antony Flew's "Conversion" to Theism
I’m a little late but somewhere in the welter of links I found this fascinating account of Flew’s relationship with a couple of evangelicals and some young atheists and others.
The Rejection of Errors (2): The Antithesis and Eschatology
In the first post in this series I connected the Rejection of Errors adopted at the Synod of Dort (1619) with the Reformed doctrine of “antithesis” between belief and unbelief. To put that doctrine in some context I offered a brief overview . . . Continue reading →
Las Vegas URC worship services beginning June 1
If you live in the Las Vegas area, please come join the LV URC church plant for Sunday afternoon worship services beginning June 1 on the campus of the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV).
Princeton Lecturing WTS/P on the Confessions? (updated)
One sign that we’ve entered a strange new time is that a Princeton Seminary prof has written an essay in order to instruct WTS/P faculty about the meaning of the Definition of Chalcedon as understood by the Westminster Confession.
Back on the Table Again
Martin Downes has been blogging the renewed controversy over the inerrancy of God’s Word. This is a discussion that many have not wanted to have for a long time. When I started seminary in 1984 the sounds of the last “Battle for the Bible” . . . Continue reading →