Heidelcast 218: Our Father (8): “Give Us Our Daily Bread” (Plus Dr Clark Answers Heidelmail And Heideltexts)

Heidelcast

on March 27, 2022

In this episode Dr Clark answers Heidelmail and Heideltexts from Chris, about how we should think about the Lutheran doctrine of salvation, is it a middle way between the Reformed and the Lutherans? By the way, the title of which he was . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 44—Why Is It Added “Descended Into Hell”?

Heidelcast

on March 26, 2022 | 1 Comment

The Heidelberg Catechism is one of the most beloved and well used catechisms to emerge from the sixteenth and seventeenth century Reformation. Published in its final form in 1563, the catechism has been used by millions of Christians to teach the faith . . . Continue reading →

Baugh: No Evidence For A Feminist Culture In First-Century Ephesus

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on March 26, 2022 | 2 Comments

Up to this point, no one has established historically that there was, in fact, a feminist culture in first-century Ephesus. It has merely been assumed. Enter Richard and Catherine Kroegers’ I Suffer Not A Woman: Rethinking 1 Timothy 2:11–15 in Light of . . . Continue reading →

Conference Series At Christ Reformed In DC: Hart, Sasse, And Holcomb (Corrected)

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on March 25, 2022

The Spring Speakers Series begins next week (March 31, 2022) the series speaker is U. S. Senator Ben Sasse (R-Neb), who is addressing “The Church As Heaven’s Embassy.” Sen. Sasse is a historian who has taught at the University of Texas and a . . . Continue reading →

Conference: May 13-14, 2022, Escondido URC—If The Foundations Are Destroyed

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on March 25, 2022

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Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 43—What Further Benefit Do We Receive From The Cross?

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on March 25, 2022

What Does Jeremiah 29:11 Really Mean?

Heidelblog

on March 25, 2022

Perhaps one of the most common Bible verses found on bookmarks, in memory lists, and on social media posts is Jeremiah 29:11: “‘For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to . . . Continue reading →

The Apotheosis And The Emperor’s New Clothes

R. Scott Clark

on March 25, 2022 | 1 Comment

In the last few days Twitter has banned a number of highly visible accounts for describing a member of President Biden’s administration, the assistant secretary for health, by his former name. This person, who also holds the title of Admiral, is biologically . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 42—Why Must We Die Too?

Heidelcast

on March 24, 2022

Trueman: Expressive Individualism Is The Third “Great Awakening”

Heidelblog

on March 24, 2022

Years ago, Anthony Esolen pointed out that pedophilia and the free and easy attitudes toward sex in contemporary society share a common moral structure: both prioritize the sexual desires of adults over the welfare of children. The difference, of course, is that . . . Continue reading →

GRN Conference May 4–5, 2022 in Birmingham, AL: The Sufficiency Of The Gospel In A Secular Age

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on March 24, 2022

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What Is The “Judgment Of Charity” And Is It Relevant To The PCA Controversy Over Side B/”Gay Christianity”?

Heidelblog

on March 24, 2022 | 1 Comment

Historically the term judgment of charity has been used in discussions of the infant offspring of believers, especially regarding their reception of baptism or of eternal life (in cases of premature death). The former sense is the only way in which Herman . . . Continue reading →

On The Role Of Women In The Church

Between Patriarchalism And Egalitarianism

S. M. Baugh

on March 24, 2022 | 7 Comments

The issue of women’s ordination, and more generally women’s involvement in the church, is a modern issue which continues to generate numerous books, articles, and even supporting societies. The worst thing we in Reformed communions can do is ignore the issue simply . . . Continue reading →

When Elite Law School Students Reject Free Speech In Principle And Practice

by R. Scott Clark on March 23, 2022 6 Comments

The people who dominate American public life come from a few elite schools. Yale Law School (YLS) is one of those institutions. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 41—Why Was Jesus Buried?

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on March 23, 2022

Just As The Lord Delivered Us From Egypt

Heidelblog

on March 23, 2022

The author of Hebrews is concerned about an unacceptable attitude toward the Word of God in the Christian community in Rome. Due to the threat of persecution and hardship in the church, these first century Christians were giving up on their commitments . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 40—Why Did Christ Have To Suffer Death?

Heidelcast

on March 22, 2022

News From Indy Reformed

Austin Reifel

on March 22, 2022

What began as an initial inquiry back in 2013, and eventually developed into a Bible study in 2018, has now progressed towards planting a United Reformed Church (URC) in Indianapolis—praise the Lord for his faithfulness. Our History And Highlights In 2013, two . . . Continue reading →

Baugh: Hebrews 9:15–18 Is Talking About A Covenant

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on March 22, 2022 | 4 Comments

I corresponded with John Hughes recently and complimented him on a detailed scholarly article he wrote some years ago where he gave a most helpful treatment of Heb. 9:15-22. He mentioned in return that it was disappointing that his work seems to . . . Continue reading →

What’s A Commissioner To Do?

Wendell Talley

on March 22, 2022 | 9 Comments

Incredibly, the Governor of Iowa has nominated me for a place on a statewide commission.1 My nomination is pending confirmation by the state senate in April. It is an out of the way, low level commission. The stakes are low. There won’t . . . Continue reading →