I get this question frequently. Someone wrote recently and in my response I forgot about this series: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7
The Marrow of Modern Divinity on Republication
“Nomista: But, sir, were the children of Israel at this time better able to perform the condition of the covenant of works, than either Adam or any of the old patriarchs were, that God renewed it now with them, rather than before? . . . Continue reading →
Machen on the Responsibility of the Church
At GR
Calvin in the WSJ
Here (HT: David Hall)
A Review, Response, and Rejoinder (and Surrejoinder)
In the June/July 2009 issue of Ordained Servant Alan Strange published a surprisingly negative review of Recovering the Reformed Confession. The editor kindly invited me to reply and that reply appears today in the August/September issue. According to editorial policy, Alan gets . . . Continue reading →
What is True Faith?
Brannan is studying HC 21. This is part 1 of 3. Part 2. Part 3
A Lewis-Tolkien Collaboration?
A new MS has been discovered in the Bodley (HT: James Grant)
Audio: Hart Being Faithful in a Secular World
At 9Marks
Gerald Bray Critiques N. T. Wright
In a strongly-worded editorial in The Churchman. (HT: Marty Foord).
Pray for Pakistani Christians
Who are suffering and even being martyred at the hands of Islamofascists.
Helm Critiques Wright's Definition of Righteousness as Covenant Faithfulness
At Helm’s Deep.
A Belated Happy Birthday to Machen
Thanks to Martin and Sean for the reminder. Machen was the original warrior child. The OLTS has a nice remembrance. And more at Geneva Redux.
Audio: Calvin as Theologian of Comfort
I’m sorry for the quality but here is audio of a lecture I gave (via DVD) to the Heidelberg Reformation Association in May on Calvin’s doctrine of assurance. I’m working on getting the video on the web. It’s on my computer (mac . . . Continue reading →
Free E-Books from B&N
I’m not a big fan of e-books but perhaps for traveling or for other specialized purposes they might be useful. WSC interim librarian John Bales shared this link with me.
Audio: Horton – We are All Beggars
Here. Thanks to Christ Reformed in Santee.
Beza on the Two Natures of Christ
Thanks to C or C for posting this. We need more Beza in our lives.
Iain Campbell on the Means of Grace
This is solid, helpful, brief account. I’m not sure we should read Berkhof’s distinction back into the Heidelberg Catechism (nor am I confident that the Westminster Divines meant to distinguish their doctrine of prayer as a means of grace from the HC) . . . Continue reading →
Text Criticism of the Canons of Dort RE 1.1
This is inside baseball but it’s important inside baseball. Wes has noted a discrepancy between the English translation of the Rejection of Errors in the CD and the Latin text and it’s not an insignificant discrepancy. It’s the difference between the Synod . . . Continue reading →
Trueman: The Case for Church History
In three parts at the Sola Panel (HT: Justin)
Thomas Speaks (Sort of)
There are audio files of the Summa online. I’ve not listened to them yet but thanks to Durell for the link.