Calvin On Purity

Ever since God revealed himself Father to us, we must prove our ungratefulness to him if we did not in turn show ourselves his sons. Ever since Christ cleansed us with the washing of his blood, and imparted this cleansing through baptism, . . . Continue reading →

Dead Idols In The Temple Of The Living God: A Critique Of The Modern Idea Of Idols Of The Heart (Part 1)

In recent decades, the concept of “idols of the heart” has become nearly ubiquitous in the American church, and particularly in Reformed churches. In part, the popularity of this concept has come from a couple of prominent Reformed pastors and theologians, David Powlison and Tim Keller. Continue reading →

On The Old Testament Theocracy

More than is generally recognized, the answers to some live questions facing the Christian today depend on a right view of some “dead” Old Testament history. In recent articles, for example, two writers seeking to define the roles of family, church and . . . Continue reading →

Warren Cole Smith: In Church Growth Slow Is Fast

We live in an age of rapid change and instant gratification. “Outreach” magazine publishes an annual list of the fastest growing churches in America. Christian publishers seek authors with “platforms.” The church now pays more attention to social media influencers and leadership . . . Continue reading →