In what sense is Man the possessor of increasing power over Nature? Let us consider three typical examples: the aeroplane, the wireless, and the contraceptive. In a civilized community, in peacetime, anyone who can pay for them may use these things. But . . . Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For the Week of July 17–23, 2023
These were the top five posts for the week beginning July 17–23, 2023. Continue reading →
On The Complementarian Responsibility Toward Women
After thirteen years of ministry alongside college-age and career-age single folks, I have witnessed, counseled, and comforted perhaps more than my share of dear people who have suffered from the tragedy of sexual and physical abuse. In a culture that seems to . . . Continue reading →
Heidelcast For July 23, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (27)
In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 8:1–11, where Paul resumes his discussion of sanctification but only after he re-states the good news. The opening audio features Megyn Kelly from her podcast explaining why she is no longer using preferred pronouns. . . . Continue reading →
Gladness In The Face Of Realism: The Singing of Restoration and Rejoicing in Psalm 126 (Part 3)
The psalter teaches us that our songs before the Lord are prayers. I do not mean that a particular passage in the psalms states that our sung praises are prayers. I mean that the psalms are clearly prayers to the Lord but . . . Continue reading →
Video: The Mission Of The Church In An Anti-Christian Age
The Rev Dr Dan Borvan, chairman of the board of the Heidelberg Reformation Association, joins Chris Gordon (board member of the HRA) to talk about the mission of the church in a post-Christian age. Continue reading →
Owen: Law and Gospel
The law is connatural to him; his domestic, his old acquaintance came into the world with him, and hath grown up with him from his infancy. It was implanted in his heart by nature, is his own reason; he can never shake . . . Continue reading →
Helen Joyce Explains How The Trans Social Contagion Spreads
On The Importance Of Reputation
As he is wont to do, Doug Wilson wrote and published to the general public a strongly-worded opinion piece regarding a matter of current controversy. I responded to him here, and Phil Johnson added several helpful points here. As an aside, I . . . Continue reading →
Bredenhof On Wilson: Mark And Avoid
I’m a Canadian living in Australia. I really don’t understand how difficult it should be to just categorically condemn American slavery as evil and move on. Why all the waffling? But in the United States there’s this phenomenon known as Neo-confederacy. It’s . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (52)
This is part 52 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →
In Praise of the Humble Blue Blazer
What equipment does a newly minted Ruling Elder need? I would propose the following: the Bible, the Westminster Standards, the Book of Church Order (BCO), a phone for texting members and fellow elders (there is lots of texting), an email account, and that . . . Continue reading →
Review: Caspar Olevianus, Exposition Of The Apostles’ Creed
Because this book is an exposition of the Apostles’ Creed, it serves as an excellent introduction to the Christian faith. Because this exposition is by Caspar Olevianus, it also serves as an excellent introduction to Reformed theology, focusing not on predestination, as . . . Continue reading →
On Missing The Point Of Sexual Abuse
It has been an eventful week on the topic of sexual abuse and the church. The Houston Chronicle published a series of articles on the scope of the problem within the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)—a problem which has been exacerbated by the . . . Continue reading →
Bredenhof: Reasons Why Wilson Should Not Be Regarded As Reliable
…Wilson presents his [theonomic] position as something distinct from theonomists like Greg Bahnsen. However, as an OPC minister, Greg Bahnsen affirmed the Westminster Confession too. He too affirmed what the Westminster Confession says about “general equity.” He was a “Westminster theonomist.” What . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (51)
This is part 51 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →
Interpreting Scripture For Love: Augustine’s Threefold Hermeneutic (Part Two)
“Thou has pierced my heart with Thy Word, and I have loved Thee.”1 In the last article, we examined Augustine’s vigorous Christ-centered interpretation of Scripture. Another significant aspect of his biblical interpretation is love. For Augustine, the proper interpretation of Scripture leads . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (50)
This is part 50 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →
Using Strength to Serve
We live in a time where it is thought that strength must be shown for it to be “strength.” Arguing online is the norm. Brash politicians are lauded. The bolder the talking head, the better. For men to be men they must . . . Continue reading →
Are Theocratic Politics Of The Essence Of The Reformed Confession?
When Theodosius I (AD 347–95) took the throne in AD 379, no one knew how profoundly the next 1,500 years of Christian history would be affected (and effected) by his promulgation of the decree (AD 380) to make Christianity the state religion . . . Continue reading →