Who can join Christ’s church and under what conditions? This is a question that has sometimes roiled the church. In the modern period most churches, including confessional Presbyterian and Reformed (P&R) churches, have tended to take a rather different position than churches . . . Continue reading →
Heidelcast For November 3, 2024: The Comfort of the Covenant (11)—What is the Gospel?
In this episode Dr Clark continues the series, “The Comfort of the Covenant.” Continue reading →
Video: WSC 2024 Reformation Day Lecture “Let God Be God!”
Dr. Michael Horton gives the annual Reformation Lecture at Westminster Seminary California, entitled “Let God Be God!” Continue reading →
The Canons Of Dork #34 For November 2, 2024
Trick or treat! Continue reading →
Psalm 42: Desiring God (Part 4)
Having given this wonderful text of Psalm 42 an expositional and pastoral survey in our previous three articles, we return one last time for a fourth installment wherein we consider some further implications and applications: 1. The great Matthew Henry writes in . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: How to Read the Bible (8): How Did Jesus Read the Bible?
Dr Clark continues the series “How To Read The Bible” Continue reading →
John Owen And The Organ (Among Other Things)
In worship, their paintings, crossings, crucifixes, bowings, cringings, altars, tapers, wafers, organs, anthems, litany, rails, images, copes, vestments,—what were they but Roman varnish, an Italian dress for our devotion, to draw on conformity with that enemy of the Lord Jesus? In doctrine, . . . Continue reading →
Study While You Pray And Pray While You Study
As an ex-pietist, one of the most vicious laws under which I was placed early on in my Christian life was the “quiet time.” I was taught to carry a “verse pack” and to keep a “quiet time” journal. The younger Christians . . . Continue reading →
Video: The Gift of The Sabbath
Chris Gordon Dan Borvan discuss the topic is the sanctity and importance of the Sabbath. Continue reading →
Review: Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda By Megan Basham (Part 1)
The controversy surrounding Megan Basham’s Shepherds for Sale has somewhat died down by now, but the fault lines it has clarified in the Christian media world are still clear. There are those whose suspicions about progressive influences in Christian institutions have been . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast Q&A: What About Lectio Divina?
In this episode Dr Clark answers the listener question “What About Lectio Divina?” Continue reading →
The Marrow And Boston Correct The Nomists
§ 4. Nomista. But yet, sir, you, see that Christ requires a thirsting, before a man come unto him, the which, I conceive, cannot be without true repentance. Evangelista. In the last chapter of the Revelation, verse 17, Christ makes the same . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast Q&A: Abraham, Melchizedek, and the Continuity of the Covenant of Grace
In this episode Dr Clark answers listener questions on Abraham, Melchizedek, and the Continuity of the Covenant of Grace Continue reading →
Notre Dame Prof Challenges Use Of Church Designation For Para-Church Orgs
A professor at the University of Notre Dame Law School, Lloyd Hitoshi Mayer, is advocating that Congress narrow the definition of church associations, a status that allows a nonprofit to avoid filing an informational Form 990 with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Over the last . . . Continue reading →
No Longer Married To Coach Satan: Terry Saban As A Role Model For Pastor’s Wives
After Week 8 of ESPN’s College GameDay’s guest pickers, who would you expect to be leading in those standings? A pro-golfer, a country music star, a professional athlete, or the wife of the dark master? A future column will discuss how spiritual . . . Continue reading →
Kuiper: Pentecost Reversed Babel
Both at Babel and at Jerusalem God supernaturally caused men to speak in various tongues. But the consequences differed radically. At Babel there was confusion and division. Men were scattered abroad on all the face of the earth. That was the beginning . . . Continue reading →
Three Words To Strengthen Your Faith: “. . . And The Jebusites.”
For four years I was privileged to live in the heart of one of America’s most historic cities: Philadelphia. It is home to the country’s first zoo, hospital, public library, mint, and bank. As I often commuted by places like Independence Hall . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast Q&A: Comments | Sanctification, Justification, and AI
In this episode Dr Clark answers listener questions Sanctification, Justification, AI, and more. Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of October 21–27, 2024
These were the top five posts for the week of October 15–27, 2024. Continue reading →
Colquhoun: The Best Acts Of The Unregenerate Are Tainted With Sin
Hence, it is manifest also that the very best actions of unconverted persons are sinful in the sight of God. Such persons, indeed, do many things that are materially good but nothing that is formally good—nothing from a good principle, in a . . . Continue reading →