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Violent Persecution of Christians in India on the Rise?
I received an email from a URC missionary listing 32 instances of persecution of Christians in India.
Paul Schaefer on William Perkins
Paul is one of the finest scholars I know. He’ also chairman of the Religion Dept. at Grove City College. He’s been my rabbi for years. Thanks to Inwoo for these gems from Paul on Perkins.
Kim is Going to Chicago
Details at the RB
Christless Christianity is Here
Well, it never really went away but now it has a website and a prominent Reformed author behind it…sort of.
CTC Interviews Darryl Hart
Here
The Cult of Personality
Carl hits the nail squarely once more.
Federalism, Imputation, and Forensic Justification c. 115-50 AD
In the Ep. to Diognetus, ch. 9 (thanks to TC for the text): But when our unrighteousness was fulfilled, and it had been made perfectly clear that is wages–punishment and death–were to be expected, then the season arrived during which God had . . . Continue reading →
"Two Kingdoms" circa 115-50?
A notable early Christian apologist didn’t get the transformationalist memo. Ep. to Diognetus (5.1-11): For Christians are not distinguished from the rest of humanity by country, language, or custom. 2 For nowhere do they live in cities of their own, nor do . . . Continue reading →
FV Circa 115-150 AD?
The Epistle of “Mathetes” (Disciple) to Diognetus, 4.4: “And is it not also ridiculous to take pride in the mutilation of the flesh [circumcision -rsc] as a sign of election, as though they were especially beloved by God because of this?”
Pre-Order Recovering the Reformed Confession from the Bookstore at WSC
For $19.63 and shipping. More info about the book.
Recovering the Reformation: Oct 31-Nov 2 in Colo Springs
I’ll be there to speak at the Colorado Springs Reformation Day Conference hosted by Pastor David Reese and the good folks at the Springs Reformed Church. Here are the talks: Who’s Afraid of Martin Luther? Was The Reformation A Mistake? Who Needs A . . . Continue reading →
Bob Godfrey May Not Be Hip
But Calvin still is.
Are We Living in the Last Days?
Ask Kim
The Mall: City X
Radio Lab is a production of public radio station WYNC. I just finished a podcast, City X, on the rise and nature of the mall. It seems evenhanded. If you’re fan of radio, the production values are terrific and it’s a thoughtful . . . Continue reading →
Ministering to the Dying and to Those Left Behind
Good stuff from Lane at GB
The Piety of John Knox
At C or C.
Calvin on Affliction
Thanks to WSC student Matt Fray.
The Spirit of Carl Trueman is Upon Her
Julie Neidlinger has had it “hipster” pastors. (HT: Alex Webster)
God, Nihilism, and Natural Law
Fascinating autobiography from J. Budziszewski (HT: Justin Ryals).