Because it is our natural tendency to do so. It is our natural tendency to add works to grace as part of the way we are accepted by God because grace, being utterly free and unconditional to us sinners, seem so unlikely, . . . Continue reading →
Podcast
Audio: Exposition of the Nine (Part 5): The Difference Between Works and Grace
On Arminius, Confessional Subscription, and the Limits of Tolerance
Jacob Arminius (d. 1609) thought of himself as Reformed. He wanted to be regarded as Reformed. He graduated from the seminary in Geneva. He studied with that stalwart of Reformed orthodoxy, Theodore Beza (d. 1605). He was a Reformed minister in good . . . Continue reading →
Peace (with Evangelicalism) in Our Time
It may be impossible to be a confessionalist Reformed critic of evangelicalism of even its more dubious elements such as Willow Creek (or the mega-church movement generally) and remain a “player” within evangelicalism. Being confessionally Reformed (i.e., in theology, piety, and practice) . . . Continue reading →
Podcast
Audio: Martin Downes on Risking the Truth
The link is at Against Heresies. Martin is always worth hearing.
Who's the Radical?
Darryl replies to his Royal Dougness on allegedly “radical” two-kingdoms ethics. I particularly like most of the comment by Father Taciturn:
Horton Responds to More Caricatures By Wright
At the WHI blog.
Dan Wallace Critiques Wright's Exegesis, Rhetoric, and Scholarship
Here.
When Hope Isn’t: Reflections on the Chicago Olympics
The phrase “the Chicago Olympics” (at least for the foreseeable future) refers only to a fantasy. Yet, thousands of people in Chicago poured their heart and soul into bringing the Olympics to Chicago and then stood broken-hearted and stunned (gobsmacked) as they . . . Continue reading →
Office Hours Update Oct 5, 2009
Congratulations to our Office Hours winners in the second contest of the season: Joshua Forrest Tad Groenendyk Jeff Eicher Ben Casteneda Timothy Massaro Wayde Gilliam Jonathan Leath Inwoo Lee Joel de Leon Rebekah Graves Mark Denning They will each receive a copy . . . Continue reading →
Mike Horton on Office Hours Today
The next episode of Office Hours from Westminster Seminary California will be released (Dv) today at 9AM Pacific. This episode is an opportunity to get to know the Mike behind the mic. Don’t forget that the contest runs all season long.
Brian Lee on the Contemporary Relevance of John Calvin
Brian is a WSC grad, a scholar of Johannes Cocceius (more on this in a later post), and pastor of Christ Reformed Church (Washinton, DC). He’s hosting a fall speaker series on Calvin beginning October 8. He was interviewed on Calvin recently . . . Continue reading →
Podcast
Audio: Nine Points (pt 4): Covenant and Justification
Exposition of the Nine Points (pt 4)
What Do Tim Keller and Norman Shepherd Have in Common?
Darryl gives us an answer.
Mike Horton on Office Hours Mon Oct 5
Don’t miss the next episode of Office Hours from Westminster Seminary California. It’s an interview with Mike Horton. This is a look at the man behind the books, the lecturn, and the mic. Listen and subscribe at Office Hours.
Heidegger Now Available Online!
Special thanks to Wes White for pointing us to this most valuable resource: volume 1 of J. H. Heidegger (1633-98), Corpus theologiae christianae is now online. I’m downloading it now.
Sage Advice to Pastoral Candidates
From PCA pastor David Strain. Related HB posts: Candid Comments for Candidates (pt 1) Candid Comments for Candidates (pt 2)
WSC Holds "Seminary for a Day"
Every year we hold two “Seminary for a Day” sessions. You can see some pictures from yesterday’s sessions on Facebook. There will be another “Seminary for a Day” in March. If you’re thinking about seminary contact our admissions dept.
Podcast
Audio: Bob Godfrey on Calvin
The guys at Ordinary Means (WSC grads and PCA pastors Shaun Nolan and Matt Bohling) interviewed Bob Godfrey and the audio is online.
Coen Brothers in CT
Christianity Today has a story today on two of the most interesting and thoughtful American film makers working today. Warning: if you’re easily offended, don’t watch Coen Brothers’ films. They are often graphic, violent, and profane. They also, however, ask important questions . . . Continue reading →