Heidelminicast: Belgic Confession Art. 32—The Order And Discipline Of The Church

by Heidelcast on October 14, 2022

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 →

Religious Freedom Watch: Math Teacher’s First Amendment Rights Upheld

by Heidelblog on October 14, 2022

In a victory for free speech at public schools, Fort Riley Middle School officials have agreed to pay $95,000 in damages and attorneys’ fees for violating a math teacher’s First Amendment rights when they reprimanded and suspended her for addressing a student . . . Continue reading →

Dr. Clark With No Co Radio On The Federal Vision (Part 1)

by Heidelblog on October 14, 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 →

Heidelminicast: Belgic Confession Art. 31—Christ, Our Prophet, Priest, And King Instituted Three Offices In The Church: Pastor, Elder, And Deacon

by Heidelcast on October 13, 2022

Review: Geerhardus Vos: Reformed Biblical Theologian, Confessional Presbyterian

by Scott McDermand II on October 13, 2022

Geerhardus Vos: Reformed biblical theologian, academic, churchman, son, husband, father, professor, colleague, poet, Christian. Danny Olinger’s biography Geerhardus Vos: Reformed Biblical Theologian, Confessional Presbyterian is a recommended read for pastors, students, and lay people. For pastors, particularly of the Reformed persuasion, this . . . Continue reading →

Where Have All The Good Men Gone?

by Heidelblog on October 13, 2022

Every generation thinks they have it the hardest when it comes to finding love, but it’s hard to look at mine and conclude that we don’t have a good case. Never before have young people been having so little sex—at least not . . . Continue reading →

New In Print: Stella Morabito, The Weaponization of Loneliness

How Tyrants Stoke Our Fear of Isolation to Silence, Divide, and Conquer

by Heidelblog on October 12, 2022

Just out today from Stella Morabito, The Weaponization of Loneliness: How Tyrants Stoke Our Fear of Isolation to Silence, Divide, and Conquer from Bombardier Books/Post Hill Press. The publisher writes, Do you keep your opinions to yourself because you’re afraid people will . . . Continue reading →

Second Council Of Orange: Mercy Unto Salvation Comes From God Alone

by Heidelblog on October 12, 2022

CANON 6. If anyone says that God has mercy upon us when, apart from his grace, we believe, will, desire, strive, labor, pray, watch, study, seek, ask, or knock, but does not confess that it is by the infusion and inspiration of . . . Continue reading →

Found: One Lost Category

by R. Scott Clark on October 12, 2022

To follow up on the earlier essay on Christ and culture, I want to make a further observation about the importance of creation or nature as a category of thought. When many conservative Christians think of creation, the first thing they think . . . Continue reading →

An Outstanding New Podcast: The Humble Skeptic

by R. Scott Clark on October 12, 2022

Shane Rosenthal is a former student, an old friend, and was the long-time producer of the White Horse Inn. He has a new podcast and it is outstanding. There are a lot of podcasts from which to choose but you only have . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Belgic Confession Art. 30—The Government Of The Church

by Heidelcast on October 11, 2022

Trueman On Transgender-America And The Christian Mission

by Heidelblog on October 11, 2022

After persuasively making a fatalistic case that trans ideology will triumph, in the final chapter, Trueman counsels his reader. The solutions he offers are mainly geared toward Christians and may be frustrating to some, as they are not centered on policy changes . . . Continue reading →

We Are Not Professionals But Ought To Be True Confessionals

by Harrison Perkins on October 11, 2022

I recently wrote a book review about a volume by an author whose works usually prompt me to significant disagreement, but, in this case, whether because of a change of his mind or coincidence of the material, I found that I generally . . . Continue reading →

The Crisis Of The Hour: Christ And Culture

by R. Scott Clark on October 10, 2022

There may be no more pressing issue before Christians (as individuals) and the visible church (as a corporate body) than the question of Christ and culture. Much of what concerns us all just now goes back, in one way or another, to . . . Continue reading →

Two Orthodox Presbyterian Moms Building Relationships In An Age Of Alienation And Mistrust

by Heidelblog on October 10, 2022

For students across campus, there’s nothing quite as calming as a call home to mom. But from distanced relationships to hectic schedules, this comfort is not so accessible to everyone. Thanks to “Ask A Mom” creators Lori Rose and Sue Jackson, the . . . Continue reading →

New In Print: Gospel Assurance: A 31 Day Guide to Assurance

by Mike Abendroth on October 10, 2022

Christians often ask great questions about the doctrine of assurance of salvation: What is assurance of salvation? Do you know that you are going to heaven when you die? Is Assurance possible in this life? Can a Christian temporarily lose their . . . Continue reading →

Heidelcast For October 9, 2022: Every Tribe, Tongue, And Nation (20): Third/Fourth Heads Of Doctrine (6)

by Heidelcast on October 8, 2022

In this episode Dr. Clark continues his series on the Canons of Dort where we are looking at the Third and Fourth Heads of Doctrine of the Canons of Dort, specifically examining regeneration in preparation for the Fifth Head of Doctrine which . . . Continue reading →

What Happens When A Bloke Looks At The Facts About Wilson

Language Warning: He Quotes Wilson

by Heidelblog on October 8, 2022

(HT: Examining Moscow) Resources How To Subscribe To Heidelmedia The Heidelblog Resource Page Heidelmedia Resources The Ecumenical Creeds The Reformed Confessions The Heidelberg Catechism Recovering the Reformed Confession (Phillipsburg: P&R Publishing, 2008) Why I Am A Christian Support Heidelmedia: use the . . . Continue reading →

Beza: The Sabbath As Set-Apart, Not Superstitious

by Heidelblog on October 8, 2022

We say that it is a superstition to esteem one day more holy than another, or to think that to abstain from labor is something which, in itself, pleases God (Rom 14:15, 6; Col 2:16,17). But, following what the Lord has commanded, . . . Continue reading →

Peace And Purity Provided By Authority: John Thomson’s Defense Of Presbyterian Church Polity (Part 12): Confessional Subscription And Doctrinal Purity

by Tricia Howerzyl on October 8, 2022

Prior to the Adopting Act of 1729, the church had only a general understanding assumed between presbyteries and individual ministers that the Westminster Standards were to be upheld. As a ‘particular’ church united together, they were not under the authority of or . . . Continue reading →