That the law as a covenant of works was displayed on Mount Sinai appears also from this: the Ten Commandments, written on tables of stone and so given to Moses on Sinai are called, by the apostle Paul, “the ministration of death, . . . Continue reading →
Heidelcast For July 21, 2024: “Feathers And All:” The Scriptures Are Enough (22)
In this final episode of the series, Dr Clark discusses 1 Corinthians 14:26-40, considering how Paul corrects the church for abuse of Holy Spirit-given gifts that were intended to edify the church. Continue reading →
Problems With Frame’s Doctrine Of God
As Dolezal explains, our theology has changed. More specifically, our doctrine of God has changed, and Dolezal argues that this change has not been for the better. His book, therefore, begins by defining the basic differences between classical Christian theism and what . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: Sub-Christian Nationalism (13)
Dr Clark continues evaluating the Statement on Christian Nationalism. Continue reading →
Troubled Bones And The God Who Turns: Psalm 6 (Part 3)
Having given this wonderful text of Psalm 6 an expositional and pastoral survey in our previous two articles, we return one last time for a third installment wherein we consider further implications and applications from this marvelous psalm. Inspired by the example . . . Continue reading →
Machen On Liberty
In all controversy, however, the great principle of liberty should be preserved. I am old-fashioned in my belief that the Bible is true, but I am equally old-fashioned in my love of freedom. I am opposed to the attack on freedom in whatever . . . Continue reading →
With Kids Talk Church History Podcast On The Reformation Solas
Kids ask the best questions and the Kids Talk Church History podcast is no exception to the rule. In this episode Dr Clark joins Emma, Grace, and Christian to discuss the history and the meaning of the Reformation solas. If you would . . . Continue reading →
Put Away Your Conspiracy Theories: Christ Reigns
There is a risk in writing about fast-changing news. As of this writing, we do not know why a disturbed young man tried to murder the former president of the United States. He appears to have been a loner, bullied, who lashed . . . Continue reading →
Review: Reformed Scholasticism: Recovering the Tools of Reformed Theology By Ryan M. McGraw (Part Two)
McGraw’s advice about how to learn Latin has some useful and interesting aspects, but he seems to endorse a sort of inductive approach and uses the words “very little effort” (37). He seems to discourage memorization. Continue reading →
Riddlebarger: Christ Fulfilled Prophecy In Detail
It is clear from the Gospel accounts that many details of Jesus’s life and messianic mission fulfilled otherwise obscure Old Testament prophecies in stunning and exacting detail. Notice the way New Testament writers spoke of the finished work of Christ in providing . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast Q&A: Is Perfectionism Creeping Into Reformed Theology? (Part 2)
In this episode Dr Clark continues to answer the question: is perfectionism creeping into Reformed theology? Continue reading →
Perkins: The Whole Christ Is Given To Us
. . . how are all believers made one with Christ? Answer. By a donation on God’s part whereby Christ is given unto us and by a receiving on our part. The donation is whereby Christ is made ours for right, so . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast Q&A: Is Perfectionism Creeping Into Reformed Theology? (Part 1)
In this episode Dr Clark answers the question: is perfectionism creeping into Reformed theology? Continue reading →
On Pastoring And Friendship: Part 2
How does one sustain a movement of ideas over time? Is something as non-cognitive as social friendship a factor? One historian of the Swiss Reformation noted that it would be impossible for someone like Calvin to be so dearly loved at his death if he had been a monster all his life. Continue reading →
Heidelminicast Q&A: What About The New Calvinism?
In this episode Dr Clark talks about new Calvinism. Continue reading →
The Fruit Of The Spirit: The Second Fruit—Joy
Many people think that the purpose of life is to be happy. If you stop, look around, and think about it, you will notice that the chief pursuit of many people’s lives is happiness or pleasure. People today want to be happy. . . . Continue reading →
Luther: A Christian Expects To Be Shamed By The World
See here: a Christian must not think or undertake to arrange his affairs so that he is praised and blessed by the people of this world. No, it is already decided that he must expect shame and cursing, and submit to it . . . Continue reading →
The Chariots Are Still On Fire And Liddell Is Still Right
He was meant to dig his running spikes into the cinders, find his balance, wait for the sound of the starter’s gun, and sprint 100 meters to Olympic glory. After all, this was one of the races for which he had trained, . . . Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of July 8–14, 2024
These were the top five posts for the week beginning July 8–14, 2024. Continue reading →
Colquhoun: The Unregenerate Are Under The Covenant Of Works
As an evidence that all unregenerate persons are under the dominion of the law as a covenant of works, the natural bent of their hearts in all their views respecting the means of salvation is to the way of that covenant [of . . . Continue reading →