Heidelcast Minute: The Federal Visionists Deny The Protestant Distinction Between Law And Gospel

by Heidelcast on November 22, 2019

We deny that law and gospel should be considered as hermeneutics, or treated as such. We believe that any passage, whether indicative or imperative, can be heard by the faithful as good news, and that any passage, whether containing gospel promises or . . . Continue reading →

Heidelcast Minute: What Keeps Federal Visionists From Joining Rome?

by Heidelcast on November 21, 2019

Here is the original episode: Heidelcast 28 With Lane Keister: Does The Federal Vision Theology Lead To Rome? Here are all the episodes of the Heidelcast. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe directly via RSS Call the Heidelphone anytime at (760) 618-1563. Leave . . . Continue reading →

Turretin Contra Final Justification Through Good Works

by R. Scott Clark on November 21, 2019

VIII. Although our justification will be fully declared on the last day (our good works also being brought forward as the sign and proof its truth, Mt. 25:34–40), still falsely would anyone maintain from this a twofold gospel justification—one from faith in . . . Continue reading →

Heidelcast Minute: The Reformed Churches Have Rejected The Federal Vision

by Heidelcast on November 20, 2019

Turretin Talking Like Luther On Justification

by R. Scott Clark on November 20, 2019

VII. This appears more clearly when we come to the thing itself and the controversy is not carried on coldly and unfeelingly in scholastic cloud and dust (as if from a distance), but in wrestling and agony—when the conscience is placed before . . . Continue reading →

Heidelcast Minute: The Federal Vision Is A False Gospel

by Heidelcast on November 19, 2019

I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to . . . Continue reading →

Heidelcast 131: The Heidelcast Is Back And So Is The Federal Vision

by Heidelcast on November 15, 2019

You asked for it, you got it. The Heidelcast is back after an 11-month hiatus. Did you miss me? Episode 130 was part of the series on the doctrine of God. If the Lord permits, we will get back to that series . . . Continue reading →

Heidelcast Minute: “Fundamentally I Believe That The Federal Vision Is A Denial Of The Gospel”

by R. Scott Clark on November 15, 2019

Heidelcast 53: The Story Of The Meyers Case And State Of The FV Controversy (Pt 1) Resources On The Federal Vision Theology Here are all the episodes of the Heidelcast. The Heidelcast is available wherever podcasts are available. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts. . . . Continue reading →

Heidelcast Minute: You Might Be A Nomist If

by Heidelcast on November 14, 2019

Heidelcast 61: Nomism And Antinomianism (4) Thanks to Austin Olson for this clip.

When The Culture War Trumps The Gospel

by R. Scott Clark on November 13, 2019

The German expression, Der Kulturkampf (The Culture War), originally referred to the attempt by Otto von Bismarck (1815–98), the German politician who created the modern, unified Germany, to suppress the Roman Catholic Church in Germany because he feared that Romanism in Germany . . . Continue reading →

Now Easier To Use: The HB Resources Page

by R. Scott Clark on November 12, 2019

There are over 6,000 posts on the Heidelblog. In our never-ending quest to make the HB easier to use, we have re-designed the resources page. This page allows you, the reader, to access some of the many libraries of resources on the . . . Continue reading →

Heidelcast Minute: What Is The Federal Vision About?

by Heidelcast on November 11, 2019

Thanks to Austin Olson for this. Stay tuned for more Heidelgoodness. Here is Heidelcast episode #55.

Owen: The Mortification Of Sin Apart From The Gospel Is Self-Righteousness

by R. Scott Clark on November 6, 2019

This was seconded by an observation of some men’s dangerous mistakes, who of late days have taken upon them to give directions for the mortification of sin, who, being unacquainted with the mystery of the gospel and the efficacy of the death . . . Continue reading →

Good News! The Only And Eternally Begotten God Became Incarnate

by R. Scott Clark on November 6, 2019

AGR’s Chris Gordon is preaching through the gospel of John. If you are an AGR listener (subscribe in Apple Podcasts or directly or use our free iOS/Android app) then you are getting these broadcasts delivered directly to your phone. The gospel of John is . . . Continue reading →

Trueman: Francis Makes Orthodox Protestantism Attractive

by R. Scott Clark on November 4, 2019

While we may never know the truth about his recent alleged denial of Christ’s divinity, the fact that the story was plausible witnesses to the lack of theological understanding that has characterized his pontificate from the start. Not since the glory days . . . Continue reading →

Where Are They Now? Fikret Bocek And The Reformed Mission To Smyrna

by R. Scott Clark on November 4, 2019

Long-time listeners to Office Hours will know the name Fikret Bocek. I interviewed him back in 2010. Here we are nine years later, and Fikret is still with us. That is no small thing, as you will hear. He is a 1998 . . . Continue reading →

Just In Time For Reformation Day: The Return Of The Federal Visionists (And Their Allies)

by R. Scott Clark on November 2, 2019

Most of the confessional Reformed denominations took formal positions or at least received study papers rejecting the self-described Federal Vision theology a little more than twelve years ago. Because the original debate is so far in the rear view mirror, it seems . . . Continue reading →

John Owen: Good Works Are Fruits And Evidences Of Salvation

by R. Scott Clark on November 1, 2019

These fruits, when they are brought forth, God approveth of, accepteth, and further blesseth them that bear them; which is the last thing in the words. Some think there is no use of these fruits, unless they are meritorious of grace and . . . Continue reading →

Romans The Power Of God For Salvation (30): Romans 8:1–8

by R. Scott Clark on November 1, 2019

In this episode Chris and I turn to Romans chapter 8, where Paul begins with the glorious good news: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Rom 8:1; ESV). This cones right on the heels of . . . Continue reading →

New In English And In Print: Heidegger’s Marrow Of Theology

by R. Scott Clark on October 30, 2019

J. H. Heidegger (1633–98) was a significant Swiss Reformed theologian, in Zürich, at the end of the 17th century. This volume is a clear, accessible introduction to Reformed theology. It is not technical. It was meant to be a starting point and . . . Continue reading →