The devil begins and disputes thus. “You, O wretched man, are a most grievous sinner. Therefore, you are but a damned wretch.” The conscience answers and says, “I know that Christ has made a satisfaction for my sins, and freed me from . . . Continue reading →
Boston: What The Covenant Of Works Can And Cannot Do After The Fall
The covenant of works could by no means be renewed by fallen Adam, so as thereby to help himself and his posterity out of this misery, the which is the only thing in question here; otherwise, indeed, it might have been renewed, . . . Continue reading →
Review: Mere Christian Hermeneutics: Transfiguring What It Means To Read The Bible Theologically By Kevin J. Vanhoozer
How do we understand the Bible? And should Christians not all agree about how to do so? Given Scripture’s clarity, we might think the answer is an obvious yes! The church’s history, however, tells a different story. The transition from the medieval . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: What is Reformed Theology (Part 11): Sacraments as Signs and Seals
In this episode Dr. Clark talks about Reformed Theology. Continue reading →
Joseph Caryl’s Endorsement Of The Marrow of Modern Divinity
I have perused this ensuing Dialogue, and find it tending to peace and holiness; the author endeavouring to reconcile and heal those unhappy differences, which have lately broken out afresh amongst us, about the points therein handled and cleared: for which cause . . . Continue reading →
Against the Theology of Glory (Part 1)
Many Christians today take it as an article of faith that God must deliver Christians from trials and tribulations. This is an age in which Benny Hinn’s ridiculous books have sold millions, and he is but the latest charlatan selling health and . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: What is Reformed Theology (Part 10): What is Word and Sacrament Piety?
In this episode Dr. Clark talks about Reformed Theology. Continue reading →
Owen: The Council Of Trent Is An Immoveable Obstacle To True Ecumenism
From the very beginning of the Reformation there have been various attempts for a composition of the differences between the church of Rome and those who were departed from it. Councils of princes, conventions of divines, imperial edicts, sedate consultations of learned . . . Continue reading →
The Tender Love A Father Has: The Christian’s Comfort, Even In Death (Part 10)
Our series on the Christian’s great hope in the face of death has so far considered the theological reality of death as God’s judgment on sin while also observing that Scripture offers a wonderfully tender perspective. In considering the great comfort Scripture . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: What is Reformed Theology (Part 9): Acts 2:42
In this episode Dr. Clark talks about Reformed Theology. Continue reading →
What Is Reformed Theology? (Part 13)
In the second petition of the Lord’s Prayer every Christian prays, “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven” (Matt 6:10). This is an implicit recognition that we do not presently live in heaven. Continue reading →
Luther: For Assurance We Need A Right Definition Of Christ
…By adulterating the genuine definition of Christ with his poison [the devil] produces this effect, that although we believe that Christ is the Mediator, in fact our troubled conscience feels and judges that He is a tyrant and a tormentor. So Satan . . . Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of February 23–March 1, 2026
These were the top five posts for the week of February 23–March 1, 2026. Continue reading →
Heidelcast For March 1, 2026: Have This Mind: Philippians (14)
In this episode Dr Clark continues the series, “Have This Mind” Continue reading →
Waiting On The Lord: Psalm 40 (Part 1)
What is one thing you badly want to do but is just not in the cards? You may dream of playing basketball at a high level but Providence made you short. You would love to climb mountains but your fear of heights . . . Continue reading →
Perkins: The Doctrines Of Justification And Salvation By Works Destroys Assurance
Lastly, justification by works causes trouble and disquietness to the conscience. No man’s conscience can be appeased before God’s wrath is appeased, and God’s wrath cannot be appeased by any works. For the best works the regenerate can do are imperfect, and . . . Continue reading →
Heidelcast: Superfriends Saturday—”Be Fruitful and Multiply”—How Does this Command Apply to Families Who Cannot Naturally Have Children?
In this episode of the Heidelcast, the Superfriends discuss the command to “Be Fruitful and Multiply”. Continue reading →
Heidelvideo #6—Why I’m Not Roman Catholic (Part 2)
Dr. R. Scott Clark examines why many are drawn to Roman Catholicism and explains why the Papacy is an essential, yet historically late, development that defines the Roman Church. Continue reading →
Três benefícios das confissões
Embora não seja particularmente popular, seja em nosso atual meio secular, seja em nossa atual amnésia eclesiológica, continuo a crer que ter, manter e exigir uma confissão é bom para nós. Em suma, uma confissão é boa para a nossa saúde, mesmo . . . Continue reading →
Belief And Doubt In John’s Gospel
In the Gospel of John, we read the English verb “to believe” fifty-four times in the English Standard Version. By contrast, the original Greek verb πιστεύω (pisteuō), which underlies and is commonly translated as forms of “believe,” occurs ninety-eight times in John’s . . . Continue reading →