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The Search for A Second Adam: A New Way of Reading Scripture (Part 2)

by Shane Rosenthal on October 21, 2022

In Part 1 of this series, we looked at the search for the promised seed of the woman, the one who would crush the serpent’s head, the new Adam. As each one of the Patriarchs rises with glimmers of hope, so also . . . Continue reading →

Categorized Redemptive History

Federal Vision Qualifies Salvation By Faith Alone

by Heidelblog on October 20, 2022

Because the FV generally denies the existence of merit, many fail to understand whether there is any real concern with the FV’s formulation. But the formulation is elusive. Wilson writes, “Obedient faith is the only kind that God ever gives, and when . . . Continue reading →

Review of Brian Brock’s Wondrously Wounded: Theology, Disability, and the Body of Christ

by Harrison Perkins on October 20, 2022

Churches in the modern world must increasingly realize that we have to reckon with difficult issues involving mental wellbeing, disability, and related concerns. As a pastor in London, one of the world’s largest urban centers where there were fewer ways even just . . . Continue reading →

Categorized Reviews

Letter To The Editor Regarding “A Radical Narrowing Of The Gospel”

by William Godfrey on October 20, 2022

Editor’s Note: The following is a letter to the editor in response to an article by the Rev. Mr. Doug Barnes, “A Radical Narrowing of the Gospel,” in The Outlook vol. 72, issue 5 (Sept/Oct, 2022). § Dear Sir, I just read . . . Continue reading →

Categorized Gospel, Law and Gospel Distinction, Twofold Kingdom

Supporting The HRA Without Using PayPal

by Heidelblog on October 19, 2022

Like many other organizations the HRA is in the process of moving away from PayPal, which has recently signaled its intent to limit access by organizations that do not meet their ideological (and religious) standards. We are working on this. We will . . . Continue reading →

Categorized Heidelberg Reformation Association

Speaking In Foreign Languages In The Church? The Adoption Of Business Language In The Church In Light Of 1 Corinthians 14:27

by R. Scott Clark on October 19, 2022

What then, brothers? When you come together, each one has a psalm, a lesson, a revelation, a foreign language, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up. If any speak in a foreign language, let there be only two . . . Continue reading →

Categorized Five Solas

Second Council Of Orange On The Succor Of God

by Heidelblog on October 19, 2022

CANON 9. Concerning the succor of God. It is a mark of divine favor when we are of a right purpose and keep our feet from hypocrisy and unrighteousness; for as often as we do good, God is at work in us . . . Continue reading →

A Remarkable Sermon On An Even More Remarkable Passage

by Heidelblog on October 19, 2022

Last week, Dr. Clark was in the Detroit metro celebrating the installation of our own Harrison Perkins as pastor of Oakland Hills Community Church (OPC). In the evening sermon, the Rev. Mr. Andy Longwe, minister of London City Presbyterian Church (Free Church . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Belgic Confession Art. 34—The Reformed Churches Confess The Baptism Of Believers And Their Children

by Heidelcast on October 18, 2022
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The Belgic Confession was written by a Reformed pastor, Guy de Bres (1522–1567), who adopted the Reformed faith as a young man and studied with several Reformed luminaries, including John Calvin, before serving as a pastor, church planter, and chaplain France and . . . Continue reading →

The Search for A Second Adam: A New Way of Reading Scripture (Part 1)

by Shane Rosenthal on October 18, 2022

More than anything, the Bible is a great unfolding drama with all kinds of plot twists and and unexpected turns. The big picture that I want you to see has to do with the promise in Genesis chapter 3. God made the . . . Continue reading →

Categorized Redemptive History

In 1949 E. J. Young Was A Framework Man

by Heidelblog on October 18, 2022

The work of creation is composed of an hexaemeron, or period of six days, coming to a majestic climax in the resting of the Creator on the seventh day. The length of these days is not stated but a certain correspondence of . . . Continue reading →

Ursinus Against The Antinomians, Libertines, And Similar Fanatics Who Deny That The Decalogue Is For Teaching in the Christian Church (Objection 8)

by Heidelblog on October 17, 2022

Obj. 8. The law is the letter which killeth, and is the ministration of death and condemnation. (2 Cor. 3:6, 7.) But there is no condemnation to Christians. Therefore, the law does not have respect to Christians who are in Christ Jesus. . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Belgic Confession Art. 33—The Sacraments

by Heidelcast on October 17, 2022
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The Belgic Confession was written by a Reformed pastor, Guy de Bres (1522–1567), who adopted the Reformed faith as a young man and studied with several Reformed luminaries, including John Calvin, before serving as a pastor, church planter, and chaplain France and . . . Continue reading →

Lamenting Christendom

by R. Scott Clark on October 17, 2022

What difference should the visible church make in the broader culture? How significant should it be? How one answers this question tells us something about how one views the relations between Christ and culture and the evident death of Christendom. Defining Christendom . . . Continue reading →

Categorized Natural Law, Nature and Grace, Twofold Kingdom

Dr. Clark With NoCo Radio On The Federal Vision (Part 2)

by Heidelblog on October 17, 2022

Fun, frivolity, and even serious discussions about important issues ensue when our own Dr. Clark sits down to talk with HB contributor Mike Abendroth, on his radio show, No Compromise Radio. You can subscribe to NoCo Radio and listen to the episode in . . . Continue reading →

Heidelcast For October 16, 2022: Every Tribe, Tongue, And Nation (21): Fifth Head Of Doctrine (1)

by Heidelcast on October 15, 2022
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In this episode, Dr. Clark continues his series on the Canons of Dort where we are looking at the Fifth Head of Doctrine, specifically looking at how Synod interpreted the Remonstrant doctrine of perseverance as seen through their Rejection of Errors. This . . . Continue reading →

Why Confessional Reformation Christianity Seems Antinomian To Some

by R. Scott Clark on October 15, 2022

To the nomist, any anti-nomist seems antinomian Continue reading →

Categorized Christian Life

Religious Freedom Watch: Alito’s Dissenting Opinion On Free Exercise Of Religion

by Heidelblog on October 15, 2022

The First Amendment guarantees the right to the free exercise of religion, and if that provision means anything, it prohibits a State from enforcing its own preferred interpretation of Holy Scriptures. Read More» Justice Samuel Alito | Dissenting opinion in Yeshiva University . . . Continue reading →

Peace And Purity Provided By Authority: John Thomson’s Defense Of Presbyterian Church Polity (Part 13): The Adopting Act

by Tricia Howerzyl on October 15, 2022

As detailed in the first chapter, controversy over interpretations of what took place at the Adopting Act of 1729 abound. Thomson interpreted the events to support a strict form of subscription. He suspected that only the first half of the Adopting Act, . . . Continue reading →

Categorized Christian Life

The Canons Of Dork #5 For October 15, 2022

by Harrison Perkins, R. Scott Clark, Sarah Perkins on October 15, 2022

The Canons of Dork #5. Illustrated by Sarah Perkins. Continue reading →

October 15, 2022 by Sarah Perkins
Posted in The Canons of Dork

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