For all this so strong was the delusion, the blinded people did not open their eyes. Becold and Knipperdolling did daily preach new visions, Becold lying in a trance three days. When he awakened he appeared to be mute, but by writing . . . Continue reading →
The Cradle Of Christian Truth: Apostles’ Creed (Part 17)—The Forgiveness of Sins
When I was a kid, my grandfather would often talk about his hypothetical outline for what he would do if he won millions of dollars. He intended to pay off his own debts and the debts and expenses of all his children . . . Continue reading →
Wisconsin Man Files Religious Discrimination Suit Against Corporation
The Wisconsin Institute for law and Liberty (“WILL”) represents Spencer Wimmer, a former employee of Generac power systems, Inc. (“Generac”), who was discriminated against by Generac on the basis of religion in violation of federal law under Title VII of the Civil . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: Calvin’s Short Treatise on the Lord’s Supper (10)
In this episode Dr Clark continues a series on Calvin’s Short Treatise on the Lord’s Supper. Continue reading →
Church Planting In Phoenix’s West Valley: Inheritance United Reformed Church
The Reformed tradition has deep historical roots, but in the rapidly growing West Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, confessional Reformed churches have been relatively scarce. Continue reading →
Concerning Scandals And Scandalizers
Richard Nixon (1913–94) was President of the United States from 1968–74. He resigned from office in disgrace because of his part in the cover-up of the Watergate scandal. By today’s standards, the Watergate scandal might be considered small potatoes. Nixon himself, who . . . Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of May 19–25, 2025
These were the top five posts for the week of May 19–25. Continue reading →
Calvin’s Prayer That The Lord Might Move Us To Ask For Forgiveness
Now let us prostrate ourselves before the majesty of our good God, recognizing the infinite faults of which we are guilty, praying that it will please him to make us feel them more and more, so that we may ask him to . . . Continue reading →
Heidelcast For May 25, 2025: Nourish and Sustain (2): What Is A Sacrament And What Does It Do?
In this episode Dr Clark continues the current series, “Nourish and Sustain” Continue reading →
Heidelcast: Superfriends Saturday: Gambling and the Mercies of God | Does the Westminster Larger Catechism Teach That Baptism Saves?
It’s a Superfriends Saturday on the Heidelcast! Continue reading →
Calvin: We Baptize The Children Of Believers In Recognition Of Their Membership In The Covenant Of Grace
Yet we have already seen that serious injustice is done to God’s covenant if we do not assent to it, as if it were weak of itself, since its effect depends neither upon baptism nor upon any additions. Afterward, a sort of . . . Continue reading →
Psalm 67: Isn’t It Aaronic? (Part 2)
In Part 1 of our study of Psalm 67, we played the part of a biblical cartographer, mapping and tracing the blessings of God to his people. Channeling the language of the Aaronic benediction, the psalmist asks for God’s grace and blessing . . . Continue reading →
The Scandal Of Pagans Leading Worship
Collin Hansen has a fascinating series of interviews on the Gospel Coalition asking a variety of pastors whether they allow those who make no Christian profession, who regard themselves as non-Christians, non-believers, those we used to call “heathen” or “pagans,” to lead . . . Continue reading →
Uncle Henry Was A Lib
When one recalls the family ties dating back to Baltimore days and the pleasant contacts of Machen’s early years at Princeton, the violence of van Dyke’s attack is rather overwhelming. These considerations only serve to point up, however, the thoroughness of van . . . Continue reading →
Video: Bob Godfrey On The Life And Significance Of “Sister”
Rev. Chris Gordon and Dr. W. Robert Godfrey delve into the fascinating and complex life of Aimee Semple McPherson, a pivotal figure in the development of both evangelicalism and Pentecostalism. They explore her groundbreaking role as a female preacher, her innovative methods . . . Continue reading →
Review: When Christians Disagree: Lessons from the Fractured Relationship of John Owen and Richard Baxter By Tim Cooper
Can we learn anything from the disputes between two seventeenth-century theologians in England, John Owen and Richard Baxter? In this book, Tim Cooper makes the case that we can. And if we can, there are few better-qualified guides than Dr. Cooper. Extensively . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: Calvin’s Short Treatise On The Lord’s Supper (9)
In this episode Dr Clark continues a series on Calvin’s Short Treatise on the Lord’s Supper. Continue reading →
It’s Too Easy To Think The Worst
The importance of Christian charity was first impressed upon me in university by a friend named James. He was the older brother of a close friend, doing graduate studies in history. We were involved together in an evangelism project on our university . . . Continue reading →
Fleeing Biblicism: Away From Self, Unto Christ (Part 2)
Depending upon what purpose the biblicist has as they approach the text of Scripture, they could either wind up feeling victorious when their enemies are defeated (whether persons or ideologies), or they could end up feeling anxious and confused when their same interpretive method leads (if they would be consistent) to things like open theism. Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: Calvin’s Short Treatise On The Lord’s Supper (8)
In this episode Dr Clark continues a series on Calvin’s Short Treatise on the Lord’s Supper. Continue reading →