Heidelcast 184: What Must A Christian Believe? (2)—“Credo”

by Heidelcast on June 13, 2021

This is episode 2 in the series, What Must A Christian Believe? If you are just joining the series, you can find all the episodes in the show notes for this episode in the show notes below. Last time we considered the . . . Continue reading →

Your Favorite Apologist Does Not Define Christianity

by R. Scott Clark on June 12, 2021

Apologetics is an important, necessary discipline. Christians are called by Scripture to give a reason for our hope to everyone who asks (1 Pet 3:15). There is a long history of apologists, however, damaging Christian doctrine in order to defend the faith and laity are tempted to follow them. Continue reading →

Trueman: Gay Pride Month Is A Window On The West

by R. Scott Clark on June 12, 2021

Pride month, and its commercial sponsors, is an appropriate key to understanding the priorities of the modern West. It celebrates hedonistic self-assertion. It mocks the values of the past. It uses the language of inclusion to exclude anybody who will not wholeheartedly . . . Continue reading →

How “The Letter” Reads To An Outsider

by R. Scott Clark on June 11, 2021

Someone, probably an unofficial committee of some sort within the PCA, has published an open letter to others in the PCA.

“What Is The Best Book To Read On Infant Baptism?”

by R. Scott Clark on June 10, 2021

I get this question frequently but it is not the right question. Continue reading →

Reconsidering The Offering As An Element Of Worship After Covid

by R. Scott Clark on June 10, 2021

Introduction: The Hypothesis Tested Way back in 2008 I asked the question whether the offering is an element or a circumstance of worship or neither? I argued that the offering is neither an element nor a circumstance and thus raised the question . . . Continue reading →

Why I Left The Anglican Communion

by R. Scott Clark on June 10, 2021

There was sometimes an expressed commitment to certain iconic traditions of Anglicanism that seemed to supersede the commitment to the gospel message and the primacy of Scripture. I began to perceive that many of Episcopalian background regard the traditions of Anglicanism as . . . Continue reading →

Sometimes, Upon First Becoming Reformed, Some Become Jerks

by R. Scott Clark on June 9, 2021

Let’s admit, however, that sometimes, upon first becoming Reformed, some folk become jerks. Sometimes this phase is temporary. Mike Horton calls this the “cage phase,” when a new convert to Reformed Christianity needs to be put in a cage until he matures. . . . Continue reading →

“Play The Man, Master Ridley”

by R. Scott Clark on June 9, 2021

One of the most interesting bits of Oxford history is the story of the Oxford Martyrs and the statue by which they are remembered. The history of the monument itself is fascinating. In 1833, John Henry Newman (1801‑90), an Anglican priest, began . . . Continue reading →

Federal Theology Is Good News For Sinners

by R. Scott Clark on June 8, 2021

Paul calls Christ the “last” Adam (1 Cor 15:45). So, we know that there was a definite link between the two. In Romans 5:12–21 Paul intentionally wants us to think of Adam and Christ as fulfilling similar roles. Adam was the first . . . Continue reading →

How You Can Help The HB

by R. Scott Clark on June 8, 2021

HB Comments are open (subject to the rules) and comments are encouraged. Continue reading →

Audacious Sheep Stealing And Comity

by R. Scott Clark on June 8, 2021

One reason no one wants to talk about the comity agreement is that it is not always observed. One suspects that few church planters or pastors even know that there is a comity agreement that is supposed to be informing our church . . . Continue reading →

“My Thirst For More Drove Me On”

by R. Scott Clark on June 7, 2021

My thirst for more drove me on. I began to explore the doctrine of the Spirit. Raised as a cessationist, I believed that the Holy Spirit comes to each believer at conversion, after that there is nothing more to it. I was . . . Continue reading →

Office Hours: Three Graduates Going To Serve The Lord

by R. Scott Clark on June 7, 2021

As the man said about the Grateful Dead, academic year 2020-21 has been a “long, strange, trip.” For part of the year we have been online only and for part of the year we have been in hybrid mode, with some of . . . Continue reading →

Perkins: Want Heaven? Go To Church

by Inwoo Lee on June 6, 2021

We must in this world come as near heaven and the happiness of life everlasting as may be (Phil. 3:14). And for this cause we must join ourselves to the assemblies where the word is preached, prayer is made, and sacraments administered. . . . Continue reading →

Bannerman: No One May Call Himself A Christian Who Does Not Believe The Christian Faith

by R. Scott Clark on June 6, 2021

1. There are some men who object to all authorized creeds and articles of faith whatsoever, on the ground that they make the name of Christian and the advantages of Christian fellowship dependent on assent to certain positive truths or dogmas, whether . . . Continue reading →

Heidelmini-cast: Why The Ten Commandments Say No And More

by R. Scott Clark on June 5, 2021

David writes to the Heidelcast to ask about the ten commandments. “Do you have any thoughts why the first commandment as well most of the ten commandments start with the word no?” So we know what we’re talking about let’s listen to . . . Continue reading →

Help For New Deacons (And Others) Regarding Homelessness And Addiction

by R. Scott Clark on June 4, 2021

What cops and others who work daily with the homeless know but what the national media will not tell you is that a relatively small percentage of people are on the street with nowhere to go due to circumstances beyond their control. Continue reading →

Discounted 40% Until June 24, 2021: On Being Reformed

by R. Scott Clark on June 4, 2021

From now until June 21, 2021, On Being Reformed is discounted 40%. This means that the e-book price is $32.99 and the hardcover is $41.99. The Coupon code is: SUMMER21 Order here. More about the book here. Resources How To Subscribe To . . . Continue reading →

From “Insofar As” To “Good Faith:” The Slope To The Mainline

by R. Scott Clark on June 3, 2021

Introduction There is what PCA RE Brad Isbell calls a “quiet crisis” in the PCA. PCA TE Jon Payne says “the future doesn’t look good for the PCA.” The presenting issue just now is so-called “Side B” or “Gay Christianity.” On this . . . Continue reading →