Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 78—Is Transubstantiation True?

Heidelcast

on May 5, 2022

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 →

Who is Permitted to Read the Word Publicly to the Congregation in the PCA?

Heidelblog

on May 5, 2022 | 1 Comment

It is somewhat surprising, though, that we often do not consider this question of the public reading of Scripture in the light of a wider understanding of the biblical nature of authority in the church, as set down in the Preliminary Principles . . . Continue reading →

Parachurch Or Pastoring? (Part 1)

Harrison Perkins

on May 5, 2022 | 5 Comments

The church has a mission and purpose, received directly from Christ’s appointment. Despite her imperfections, Scripture does not seem to suggest that Jesus thought the church would need support from further external organizations. Rather, the Bible indicates that the church would perform . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 77—Where Has Christ Promised To Nourish Believers With His Body And Blood As Surely As We Receive The Elements?

Heidelcast

on May 5, 2022 | 2 Comments

A New URCNA Congregation Forming In Norfolk, VA

David Setyon

on May 4, 2022

Here in Norfolk, VA, the Lord is working to build His Church. In the summer of 2021, a group of families began meeting regularly to study the Heidelberg Catechism and the Bible together. Over the next few months, these families met with . . . Continue reading →

The Canons Of Dort Were Not Intended To Be A Comprehensive Statement Of Reformed Theology, Piety, And Practice

Heidelcast

on May 4, 2022 | 2 Comments

Synod intended the Canons as a response to a specific challenge not as a summary of Reformed theology. Continue reading →

Available Soon: The New Reformation Catechism On Human Sexuality

Heidelblog

on May 4, 2022 | 1 Comment

Mathison: When Reformed Theology Is Adapted To Enlightenment Presuppositions It Withers And Dies

Heidelblog

on May 4, 2022 | 6 Comments

In other words, if we want to know why there are so many Reformed theological giants in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and comparatively few afterwards, a large part of it has to do with the later theologians adopting various forms of . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 76—What Does It Mean To Eat The Crucified Body And Drink The Shed Blood Of Christ?

Heidelcast

on May 4, 2022

D. G. Hart To Speak At NW Atlanta Reformed Conference May 21, 2022

Heidelblog

on May 3, 2022 | 3 Comments

D. G. Hart, Distinguished Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale College is the featured speaker at the second annual Northwest Atlanta Reformed Conference Saturday, May 21, 2022 (9:00–Noon) to be held at Christ Orthodox Presbyterian Church (495 Terrell Mill Rd., Marietta, GA). The . . . Continue reading →

Pregnant, Scared, Confused? There Is Help

R. Scott Clark

on May 3, 2022

If you are struggling with an unplanned pregnancy or if you know someone who is, here are links to agencies that can help. They will not judge you but they will help you. You aren’t alone. Option Line Care Net Find a . . . Continue reading →

PCA SE Alabama Presbytery Asks SJC To Assume Original Jurisdiction In Johnson Case

Heidelblog

on May 3, 2022 | 3 Comments

Whereas in his responses to the Standing Judicial Commission’s additional questions, TE Greg Johnson affirmed his belief in the Bible’s teaching on human sexuality with regard to same-sex attraction (homosexual orientation, inter alia) and qualifications for ordained ministerial office, as summarized in . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 75—How Does The Lord’s Supper Signify And Seal To Believers That We Partake Of Christ’s One Sacrifice And All His Benefits?

Heidelcast

on May 3, 2022

Alito: Roe And Casey Must Be Overturned

Heidelblog

on May 3, 2022

We hold that Roe and Casey must be overruled. The Constitution makes no reference to abortion and no such right is implicitly protected by any constitutional provision, including the one on which the defenders of Roe and Casey now chiefly rely—the due . . . Continue reading →

Review: Redmond, God of the Mundane: Reflections On Life For Ordinary People

Jacob Aitken

on May 3, 2022 | 8 Comments

In the summer of 2021, the evangelical world discussed the “Rise and Fall of Mars Hill.” Embedded in that narrative was a reference to John Piper’s famous “seashells” sermon. Many of us who came to Calvinism during that time remember this sermon. . . . Continue reading →

Supreme Court 9–0: Boston May Not Discriminate Against Christian Group

R. Scott Clark

on May 2, 2022 | 5 Comments

The SCOTUS unanimously ruled today, in Shurtleff v. City of Boston, that the City of Boston’s decision to exclude the “Camp Constitution” organization from a public flagpole, available to other groups, violated the Constitution of the United States. As Justice Kavanaugh explained, “This . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Heidelberg Catechism 74—Are Infants Also To Be Baptized?

Heidelcast

on May 2, 2022

The Crucifixion Contradicted Paul’s Pre-Christian Messianic Expectations

Heidelblog

on May 2, 2022

But that Jesus of Nazareth could be the expected Messiah, as his disciples maintained, was out of the question. It is unlikely that the status, career and teaching of Jesus conformed in any way with Paul’s conception of the status, career and . . . Continue reading →

Heidelcast 223: From Every Tribe, Tongue, And Nation (1)—Introduction To The Canons Of Dort

Heidelcast

on April 30, 2022 | 2 Comments

In this episode Dr Clark begins a new series on the Canons of Dort (1619). When people outside of the Reformed churches think about Reformed theology, they often think of the so-called “Five Points,” or TULIP. As it turns out, there is . . . Continue reading →

Should The Visible Church, As An Institution, Form And Express An Opinion On Political Violence?

R. Scott Clark

on April 30, 2022 | 18 Comments

s noted here previously, the mainline (liberal) PCUSA has adopted more than 120 positions on a bewildering variety of issues. The temptation to use the visible church to achieve one’s desired social goals is almost irresistible. Continue reading →