This means that you’ll be able to find articles published in Confessional Presbyterian via WORLDCAT and other academic (online) search engines. It means that if you want an essay via inter-library loan you should be able to get it. More info here. . . . Continue reading →
New in Print Godfrey on Calvin as Pilgrim and Pastor (Updated)
Bob Godfrey, President and Professor of Church History at WSC has an excellent new book out just in time for Calvin’s 500th birthday: John Calvin: Pilgrim and Pastor. I’ll review it in this space later this month or early next month, Dv. . . . Continue reading →
Calvin On The Twofold Kingdom
Therefore, in order that none of us may stumble on that stone, let us first consider that there is a twofold government in man (duplex esse in homine regimen): one aspect is spiritual, whereby the conscience is instructed in piety and in . . . Continue reading →
Marckius and DeMoor Online
Info here.
Dead Sea Scrolls and Gnostic Secrets…Find Out Tonight
At the Friday night academy at Christ Reformed Church in Anaheim as WSC alumnus and UCLA grad student in semitic studies Andrew Compton will be discussing these topics and more.
Blomberg on Wright and Christ's Obedience
Yesterday Craig Blomberg posted a strong endorsement of Tom Wright’s latest book. (Update: The more complete review is now online). I expect to review Wright’s historical claims about Calvin this summer. For now I want to focus on the significance of Blomberg’s . . . Continue reading →
Mainline, Sideline, or Borderline?
An unsigned editorial posted on Tuesday (12 May 2009) on the Christianity Today website analyzes the new ARIS (American Religious Identification Survey). The news isn’t new. The mainline is shrinking and, according to the CT editorial, “evangelicals” (whoever they are and whatever . . . Continue reading →
Two New Calvin Titles at WSC Books (UPDATED)
Just picked up my copy of Elsie Anne McKee’s translation of the 1541 French edition of the Institutes. The WSC bookstore has it for $29.50 (& shipping). Click on the links or icons to order. I’m also excited about Machiel A. van . . . Continue reading →
Our 2008-09 Prayer Group
Mike Horton and I lead a joint prayer group on Wednesdays during term. We met for the last time this academic year so I thought I would post a photo of the guys. I’m grateful for their faithfulness (and for showing up . . . Continue reading →
Hell: Separation from the Comfortable Presence of God
Martin explains.
Guy de Bres' Theology of the Cross
Martin reminds us: The year after it was written, a copy of the [Belgic] confession was sent to Philip II, along with a statement that the petitioners were ready to obey the government in all things lawful, but would: offer their backs . . . Continue reading →
Pray for Peace in Sri Lanka
I just received a post from some friends in Sri Lanka. As you may know there is a violent struggle between the government and the Tamil Tigers ongoing. The result is a great deal of suffering by civilians trapped by the fighting. The report . . . Continue reading →
News from a Reformed Mission in Prague
From Jerry and Marilyn Farnik: Walking in Prague a few weeks ago, we saw something a little unusual. A large group of tourists stood watching a swan stroll down the middle of a very busy, city street One brave woman stepped into . . . Continue reading →
When Liberals Try to Be Hip
The results can be tragic. Carl writes: And then finally, the pièce de resistance, the moment to which the whole service had been leading, the climactic moment when the congregation was taken to the very gates of heaven: the service ended, not . . . Continue reading →
Student Hoaxes "Reputable" Media Outlets Via Wikipedia
He made up a quotation, attributed it to a recently deceased composer, and it made several reputable papers. (HT: WSC student Solomon Li).
HT is So Easy that ANYONE Can Do It
Or is it? Just ask Darryl about a recent essay in the WTJ.
Hywel Jones on Genesis 3
I hope you’ve subscribed (or by RSS) to the free (!) podcasts from the Westminster Seminary California chapel series. One of the highlights this year has been Hywel Jones‘ series on Genesis 3. To make it even easier to listen to this . . . Continue reading →
WSC Grad Ministers in Turkey
Fikret Böcek is a WSC graduate and he is planting a Reformed congregation in Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey. This is an amazing development and cause for continued prayer and praise. One of the seven letters to the churches (Rev 2:7-11) was directed to . . . Continue reading →
Highlights from the Latest Ordained Servant
WSC alumnus, pastor of Pilgrim Presbyterian Church in Dover, NH, and PhD candidate Dave Holmlund reviews a volume by WSC’s incoming Academic Dean, John Fesko in the latest issue of Ordained Servant. The truth is that the “burn-out” rate for pastors is . . . Continue reading →
HRA Spring Conference 2009: I AM NOT MY OWN
The 2009 Heidelberg Reformation Association meets 26-28 May at St Paul’s Reformed Church in Bedford PA. If you’re interested in the Heidelberg Catechism and in encouraging the growth of the Reformed faith in South Central PA you should consider attending this conference. . . . Continue reading →