These were the top five posts for the week beginning September 2–8, 2024. Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of September 2–8, 2024
Celebrating 5 Years Of Ministry In South Africa
Editor’s Note: The following is an update from Rev. Antonio Coppola on his work and ministry in South Africa. He has written several articles for the Heidelblog and we have published several of his church-planting updates from Covenant Waterfall Presbyterian Church, which . . . Continue reading →
Colquhoun: No Natural Knowledge Of The Gospel
The law is known partly by the light of nature (Rom. 2:14–15), but the gospel is known only by a revelation from heaven (Matt. 11:27). Man, though he is a fallen creature, has in some degree a natural knowledge of the law, . . . Continue reading →
As It Was In The Days Of Noah (32): 2 Peter 1:16–21 (Part 3)
Last time, we saw from verse 19 that God has given us his sure prophetic Word as we wait for the rising of the morning star—the objective return of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Continue reading →
Heidelcast For September 8, 2024: The Comfort of the Covenant (3)—Why Does Covenant Theology Matter?…Continued
In this episode Dr Clark continues the series, “The Comfort of the Covenant.” Continue reading →
John Williamson Nevin and the Revival of the Evangelical Mind
While the long 19th century gave birth to a variety of intellectual movements, it also saw its fair share of anti-intellectualism. The fallout from the Second Great Awakening was one such example; this era of American religious life witnessed the rise of . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: Sub-Christian Nationalism (20)
Dr Clark continues evaluating the Statement on Christian Nationalism. Continue reading →
The Canons Of Dork #32 For September 7, 2024
For the visual learners. Continue reading →
Psalm 10—Where Is The Lord? (Part 1): A Lament Over Evil
When I was young and I asked to do something I really wanted to do, my dad had a line that drove me up the wall: “We’ll see.” It seemed like a “no,” but without outright saying it. It felt like the . . . Continue reading →
A Baptist Speaks Up
Because of our lack many have been moved to untrustworthy mercenary-like groups. Groups that are not afraid to fire the bullet. For example, those in “Moscow” aren’t so paralyzed—those like Doug Wilson and Canon Press. They aren’t alone. New groups continue to . . . Continue reading →
Video: Westminster Seminary California’s Opening Convocation, “Pray For Us”
Yesterday, September 5th, 2024, Westminster Seminary California held its opening convocation for the 2024–25 school year. Watch President Joel Kim’s address entitled “Pray for Us” on 2 Thessalonians 3:1–5. Continue reading →
Real History Versus Tucker History
According to Tucker Carlson, Darryl Cooper is “the most important popular historian working in the United States today.” I had never heard of Cooper until this week and was none the wiser when I went to look for his books. There are . . . Continue reading →
Ping-Pong Evangelicals And Middle Knowledge
Paul Helm blogs monthly and substantively. A certain entry concerns the question of God’s so-called “middle knowledge” (media scientia). He writes, I’ve heard it said that many Calvinist writers currently favor some form of the doctrine of middle knowledge. I’ve also heard . . . Continue reading →
Review: Covenant Foundations: Understanding the Promise-Keeping God of the Bible By Alec Motyer
I am not a betting man, but if I were I would be willing to bet some serious book money that if you start talking theological shop with any Presbyterian or Reformed Christian, you will hear the word covenant within the first . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast Q&A: Matthew 5:21 | Trans | Vestments
In this episode Dr Clark answers questions on Matthew 5:21, trans, and more. Continue reading →
What Is It?
A recent visit to what I suppose to be an ordinary, middle-of-the-road, mid-sized Southern Baptist church stunned me, though it shouldn’t have—I should have known better. What I encountered (they used the word “encounter” a lot) was arguably not a Christian worship service. . . . Continue reading →
Rachel Shubin’s Analysis Of Wilson’s Pastoral Errors In Two Very Serious Cases (8)
Mr. Wilson at every turn attempts to portray Natalie as consenting. Mr. Wilson wants to shift the blame on Natalie and her parents and at the same time claim we can’t know “how much grooming and seduction” there was. Continue reading →
Heidelminicast Q&A: Science Fiction | Gratitude | Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs | NASB
In this episode Dr Clark answers questions on science fiction, gratitude, and more. Continue reading →
Luther: Bernard Trusted In Christ Alone
Therefore we are fighting today, not against the obvious wickedness and vice of the papacy but against its fictitious saints, who think that they lead an angelic life when they observe not only the commandments of God but also the counsels of . . . Continue reading →
Ministry Friends And Clemson Football
With Week Zero and several Atlantic Coast Conference upsets behind us (it is the end of the season, not the beginning that counts though), finally football fans enjoyed a full weekend of real games over Labor Day. A humbled Clemson program, still . . . Continue reading →