Video: Prayer Over Politics

by Heidelblog on August 9, 2024 |

Rev. Dr. Jon D. Payne and Pastor Chris Gordon continue their conversation about the true mission of the church and the power of prayer. The discussion turns to Christian persecution, the upcoming presidential election and the inevitable political tension that will accompany it. Continue reading →

The Difference Between Old And New Testament Believers Is Not What You Think

by Harrison Perkins on August 9, 2024 |

Good mystery stories maintain suspense until the big reveal. On a second reading, however, all the clues needed to deduce the big reveal should be obvious. The Apostles discovered this once Christ rose from the grave when they reread the Old Testament . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast Q&A: Is There a Place Between Transformation and Monasticism?

by Heidelcast on August 8, 2024 |

In this episode Dr Clark answers the question: Is there a place between transformation and Monasticism? Continue reading →

Free E-Book: Beza, Polanus, And Turretin On Justification

by Heidelblog on August 8, 2024 |

For the month of August, 2024, Reformation Heritage Books is giving away copies of the electronic (e-book) version of R. Scott Clark and Casey Carmichael ed. Justification By Faith Alone: Selected Writings From Theodore Beza (1519–1605), Amandus Polanus (1561–1610), and Francis Turretin . . . Continue reading →

Perkins: We Are Clothed With Christ Now

by Tony Phelps on August 8, 2024 |

…though we be clothed with Christ in baptism, yet we must further desire to be clothed upon (2 Cor. 5:4). In this life we are clad with the [righteousness] of Christ (1 Cor. 1:30). This is one garment. In the life to . . . Continue reading →

Review: Children At The Lord’s Table? By Cornelis P. Venema (Part Two)

by R. Scott Clark on August 8, 2024 |

Venema observes that the Reformed churches are committed to the principle of sola Scriptura which means that the Scriptures are to be “regarded as the supreme standard for their faith and life,” but that principle does not mean that we read the Scriptures in isolation from the church or from church history (27). Continue reading →

The Fruit Of The Spirit: The Third Fruit—Peace (Part 2)

by Shane Lems on August 7, 2024 |

When Paul talks about peace as a fruit of the Spirit, we have to remember the above aspects of peace. It is found in God, and it is from God through faith in Christ. These are objective. When Paul mentions peace as a fruit, however, he is referring to peace in a subjective way. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast Q&A: What Is The Relationship Between The Bible And The Qur’an?

by Heidelcast on August 7, 2024 |

In this episode Dr Clark answers the question: What is the relationship between the Bible and the Quran? Continue reading →

Colquhoun: The Mercy Seat Pointed To The Covenant Of Redemption

by Tony Phelps on August 7, 2024 |

Moreover, the tables of the law in the ark were covered and hid by the mercy seat, or propitiatory cover. This prefigured that the violated law should be so covered by the divine Surety, who was to fulfill all the righteousness of . . . Continue reading →

Heidelcast Live! Pragmatism In Church Planting

by Heidelcast on August 6, 2024 |

Dan Borvan, Brad Isbell, Scott McDermand, Chris Gordon, and Harrison Perkins join Dr Clark to discuss pragmatism and Reformed church planting. Continue reading →

The Fruit Of The Spirit: The Third Fruit—Peace (Part 1)

by Shane Lems on August 6, 2024 |

In one episode of the 90’s sitcom Seinfeld, the catchphrase is “serenity now!” Frank (George’s dad) had high blood pressure and he heard on a cassette tape that if you say, “serenity now,” it would help keep your blood pressure down. So . . . Continue reading →

Luther: A Christian Is Simultaneously Sinner And Righteous

by Heidelblog on August 6, 2024 |

Thus a Christian man is righteous and a sinner at the same time, holy and profane, an enemy of God and a child of God.* None of the sophists will admit this paradox, because they do not understand the true meaning of . . . Continue reading →

Warren Cole Smith: Basham Is Right But Not In The Way She Thinks

by Heidelblog on August 5, 2024 |

Basham is right that many “shepherds” are, in fact, “for sale.” But the unintended irony—and fundamental flaw—of her book is that the corrupting money is not on the evangelical left, as she claims, but on the populist right. The rise of such . . . Continue reading →

Grammar Guerrilla: “Prayers For” Vs “Prayers To”

by R. Scott Clark on August 5, 2024 |

The economy is hard for everyone right now. Even prepositions have fallen on hard times. In popular media, in news media, and particularly in social media, one regularly sees the expression, “prayers to so and so.” This usage reveals two errors, one . . . Continue reading →

Heidelcast For August 4, 2024: Best of: Why We Can’t “Move On” From the Federal Vision (Pt 1)

by Heidelcast on August 4, 2024 |

This week we begin a three-part “Best of” mini-series, “Why We Can’t ‘Move On’ Fron the Federal Vision.” Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Sub-Christian Nationalism (15)

by Heidelcast on August 3, 2024 |

Dr Clark continues evaluating the Statement on Christian Nationalism. Continue reading →

Psalm 9: The Past For The Sake Of The Present (Part 2)—Exegetical Considerations

by Harrison Perkins on August 3, 2024 |

Looking to the past ought to have an encouraging place in the Christian life, especially if we apply that practice to how we pray. Psalm 9 models how we can find great hope for the present by recalling what God has previously . . . Continue reading →

The Canons Of Dork #31 For August 3, 2024

by Sarah Perkins on August 3, 2024 |

We might not come back at all. Continue reading →

Political Therapeutic Deism

by Heidelblog on August 3, 2024 |

In my new book, The Spirit of Our Politics, I introduce a new term, Political Therapeutic Deism, inspired by the term Moral Therapeutic Deism which was coined by sociologists Christian Smith and Melinda Lundquist Denton. Political Therapeutic Deism is a system of beliefs . . . Continue reading →