A rediscovery of the ordinary means of grace** is not only a needed correction to many of the excesses of our day, but it is also a key to the health and longevity of normal churches. Contrary to the ascension of parachurch . . . Continue reading →
The Cradle Of Christian Truth: Apostles’ Creed (Part 18)—The Resurrection of the Body
In one elementary school science lesson, we were given bug eggs that we were supposed to help get through the various life-cycle stages. However successful I was at that endeavor with those particular bugs, the principle is something I think we all . . . Continue reading →
Kuyper And The Moral Shift In Society
We are living in an age of profound cultural shift. Up until the early twenty-first century, Western history was dominated by a form of Christianity that was legally established and culturally honored. While not everyone was a Christian, being a Christian was . . . Continue reading →
What Is A Reformed Liturgy? (Part 1)
“Because of the angels . . .” (1 Cor 11:10). Paul uses this profound and striking phrase in the eleventh chapter of 1 Corinthians, but because of all the issues Paul was addressing in the Corinthian congregation, many of which continued to plague the . . . Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of May 26–June 1, 2025
These were the top five posts for the week of May 26–June 1. Continue reading →
Heidelcast For June 1, 2025: Nourish and Sustain (3): The Early Church Fathers on the Lord’s Supper
In this episode Dr Clark continues the current series, “Nourish and Sustain” Continue reading →
Heidelcast: Superfriends Saturday: Did Christ Die for All the Children of Believers? | Limbus Patrum
It’s a Superfriends Saturday on the Heidelcast! Continue reading →
Psalm 67: Isn’t It Aaronic? (Part 3)
Why will the nations “be glad and sing for joy”? In Part 2 of our study of Psalm 67, we explored the first of three reasons offered by the psalmist: “For you judge the peoples with equity.” Despite the fallenness of our . . . Continue reading →
The Sweetness of Psalm Singing
Our first point initially then helps us see the rich blessing of corporate worship. This spirit-fullness requires the church and is not an individualistic experience. This singing is addressing one another, namely other people. The style of worship where you blend into a . . . Continue reading →
Persecution Of Christians In India On The Rise
The Christian community in India is under relentless attack from Hindu nationalist groups, particularly in certain states. Reports indicate a sharp rise in violence, with 640 incidents of discrimination and attacks recorded in 2024 alone, a fourfold increase from a decade ago. . . . Continue reading →
The New Inquisition: Illiberalism In The Modern Academy
Most college students are taught that, in the pre-Enlightenment world, religious zealots persecuted enlightened astronomers for daring to challenge deeply held but ignorant religious beliefs on the basis of early modern science. Whether that story is true as told is immaterial. That . . . Continue reading →
Video: Ascension, Mystery, And Benefits (Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 18)
This video is from the evening worship service at New Life Presbyterian Church of La Mesa on May 4, 2025. Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: One Person, Two Natures (1): When Jesus Walked on the Water, What Changed, Jesus’ Body or the Water?
In this episode Dr Clark continues a series called, “One Person, Two Natures” Continue reading →
Review: The Pastor As Leader: Principles And Practices For Connecting Preaching And Leadership By John Currie
Leadership comes with the territory of pastoral ministry. The trouble is that we do not always embrace it as a reality. It can be hard to see how the obviously distinct aspects of the pastoral call fit alongside normal assumptions about leadership . . . Continue reading →
New Edition Of Ursinus’ On The Catechism
This new edition from the Reformed Free Publishing Association is a welcome sight, especially since the commentary been out of print for a few years. Compared to the earlier P & R reprint of the 1852 American publication, this edition is freshly . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: Calvin’s Short Treatise on the Lord’s Supper (11)
In this episode Dr Clark continues a series on Calvin’s Short Treatise on the Lord’s Supper. Continue reading →
The Ascension Of Christ: A Primer
Every week, in both our morning and evening services, our congregation confesses or sings one of the historic creeds of the church before we receive the Lord’s Supper. Sometimes it is the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed or the Apostles’ Creed, and other times it . . . Continue reading →
Baillie Versus Tombes (4): How The Particular Baptists Appeared To Early Presbyterians
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 →