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It is important for now however to note that the Reformed orthodox did not see variant readings as impacting the purity of Scripture. Indeed, the Bible commentary that was so associated with the Westminster Assembly that it became known as the Westminster Annotations (1645-57) . . . Continue reading →
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These were the top five posts for the week beginning July 24–30, 2023. Continue reading →
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The overarching theme of this series has been that the Lordship Salvation doctrine confuses the law and the gospel.95 Nowhere is that confusion more evident than in his handling of the rich young ruler in Matthew 19:16–22: And behold, a man came . . . Continue reading →
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In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 8:1–17, where Paul explains what it means to for Christians to be adopted sons, in Christ, living in the covenant of grace. He reads mail from Jim, who’s becoming Reformed; from David about the . . . Continue reading →
Cualquier cosa que merezca la pena lleva su tiempo. Malcom Gladwell dice que para realmente dominar una habilidad importante se necesitandiez mil horas. Podemos debatir si eso es cierto en todos los casos, pero la experiencia común nos dice que las habilidades . . . Continue reading →
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Locals in Gastonia, N.C., lined up at a city council meeting to make impassioned pleas on behalf of a faith-based homeless ministry, which has been hit with $60,000 in fines and a lawsuit from the city. “We are here today because there . . . Continue reading →
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In this episode Dr Clark and Chris Gordon discuss theonomy, Christian Nationalism, Postmillennialism and how Christians can actually change the culture in light of the Beatitudes. Continue reading →
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Yet the conditioners will act. When I said just now that all motives fail them, I should have said all motives, except one. All motives that claim any validity other than that of their felt emotional weight at a given moment, have . . . Continue reading →
About once a week, the Bishop of Rome holds a “general audience” in St. Peter’s Square in which he gives instruction (catechesis) to Roman Catholics. In three of Benedict XVI’s (the late Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger) catechetical audiences voiced themes that might be . . . Continue reading →
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Even Reformed theology has continually grappled with the major question concerning the relationship between good works and our everlasting condition. Even some who reject the idea that our good works contribute to our final entry into glorification have argued that they play . . . Continue reading →
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“Pilgrim Theology” is a broad category in which theological prolegomena (introduction to theology), the doctrine of God, Christology, and Christian ethics (the Christian life) intersect with eschatology (i.e., how we understand our current and future relationship to heaven and the final state), . . . Continue reading →
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Hummel’s treatment of dispensationalism’s role in the politicization and formation of a distinct and commercially successful American evangelical subculture, along with its impact upon American culture and politics in general is a familiar but well-told story. Hummel contends that the rise of . . . Continue reading →
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Joel Kim and Chris Gordon talk about how to prepare pastors. Continue reading →
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D. G. Hart, Dan Borvan, Simon Jooste, and Brian Lee in conference! Continue reading →
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. . . The latter point is not always sufficiently emphasized, because those who write on social matters have not yet learned to imitate the physicists by always including Time among the dimensions. In order to understand fully what man’s power over . . . Continue reading →
In Article IX, under the heading, “Spheres of Authority,” the Statement (version 2) says: WE AFFIRM that God has established spheres of authority such as the home, the Church, and the civil government. We affirm that God has given unique responsibilities and . . . Continue reading →
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The final aspect of Augustine’s hermeneutic that we will observe is this: Augustine believed biblical texts could have more than one meaning or interpretation. Scripture, for Augustine, was not a one-dimensional black-and-white text filled with brute facts of history and bare propositions.1 . . . Continue reading →
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“C’mon, Mom. Let’s do it.” When a daughter suggests memorizing a chapter of the Bible together, what can you say? So we memorized the eighth chapter of Romans this past spring. And I have to say, it was exhilarating! My spirit soared . . . Continue reading →
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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 →
