Diversity, an $8 billion enterprise back in 2003, exploded in the wake of Donald Trump’s election into one of the nation’s fastest-growing industries. Colleges funneled millions of dollars into diversity and inclusion efforts; in 2019, a survey found that 63% of working . . . 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.
Of Icons, Wonder Years, And The Gospel
The Wonderjaar We are in the midst of a wave of iconoclasm (image-breaking), which reminds me of the wave of iconoclasm that swept through the Netherlands in 1566, the so-called wonderjaar. About how the story of this episode has been told Judith Pollaman writes, . . . Continue reading →
George: The Court Has Legislated And The Consequences Are Inevitable
The legislation handed down by the Court will have far-reaching consequences, including the eventual destruction of all-women’s sports. As I tell my students, and constantly remind myself, “remember, when you sign on to a proposition you are signing on to all it . . . Continue reading →
What Is The Covenant Of Redemption?
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On Sale Now For $10.00: Caspar Olevian And The Substance Of The Covenant
Reformation Heritage Books, the publisher, is selling Caspar Olevian and the Substance of the Covenant for $10.00. It is $25.00 on Amazon. Order here
What Is The Covenant Of Works?
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Indy Reformed: What Is Covenant Theology And Why Is It Important? (5 Minutes)
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Synod Of Dort: Salvation Is Through Faith Alone
For this was the sovereign counsel and most gracious will and purpose of God the Father that the quickening and saving efficacy of the most precious death of His Son should extend to all the elect, for bestowing upon them alone the . . . Continue reading →
Harrison Perkins On The Covenant Of Works: How God Offered Incorruptible Life To Adam
More Reasons To Leave The Public School (Or Antiracism Does Not Mean What You Might Think)
As cultural and political polarization reaches more and more areas of American life, one still holds out hope that schools can remain a relatively apolitical oasis where children can learn to read, write, and develop skills of socialization. The NCTE insists, however, . . . Continue reading →
New Resource Page: Office Hours Season 3: Desert Island Books
A shameless rip off of the famous BBC radio series, Desert Island Discs, where the host asks famous Britons about the albums they would want with them on a deserted island, in season 3 I asked my faculty colleagues which books they . . . Continue reading →
What The Reformed Can Learn From A 1532 Synod: Preach Christ
God at all times has tied, as it were, the knowledge of Himself to certain suitable actions and signs, and these figures, shadows and types all point to Christ Jesus. Appearing in these last days, He has finished His course in the . . . Continue reading →
New Resource Page: Office Hours Season 7: The Holy Spirit
The Reformed churches, confessions, and theologians have a high doctrine of the Holy Spirit. From the earliest days of the Reformation the Reformed devoted much time and energy to the person and work of the Spirit but they did so in a . . . Continue reading →
Salinas, CA Discriminates Against A Church
…New Harvest Christian Fellowship has rented space along Main Street in Salinas for more than 25 years. Their growing congregation prompted leaders to recognize several years ago that the church needed a larger facility. … With property at a premium in Northern . . . Continue reading →
Orthodox Presbyterian Pastors And Elders Speak Out Regarding The Genevan Commons Facebook Group
We the undersigned, as ministers, elders, and members of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC), present and publish this open letter in order to express our deep concern with regard to many comments and posts which were published on the “Genevan Commons” Facebook . . . Continue reading →
Let The Viewer Understand: Maoism Then And Now
Turretin: We Are Justified Now And Shall Be Vindicated At The Last Day
Francis Turretin distinguished between justification and vindication. Continue reading →
What The Reformed Can Learn From A 1532 Synod: Christ Our Wisdom
But what need is there of many words? “All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge lay hidden in Christ” (Col. 2). Why should a Christian preacher seek wisdom in other histories and in supplementary books, without displaying those riches and that treasury . . . Continue reading →
Harrison Perkins With 8 Minutes And 53 Seconds On The Reward Offered To Adam In The Covenant Of Works
New In Print—The Synod Of Dort: Historical, Theological, And Experiential Perspectives
2018–19 was the 400th anniversary of the great Synod of Dort. It was not that long ago, but given global events, it might seem like a lifetime ago. In commemoration there was renewed attention to Synod and the Canons of Dort resulting . . . Continue reading →