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Gerald Bray Critiques N. T. Wright
In a strongly-worded editorial in The Churchman. (HT: Marty Foord).
Pray for Pakistani Christians
Who are suffering and even being martyred at the hands of Islamofascists.
Helm Critiques Wright's Definition of Righteousness as Covenant Faithfulness
At Helm’s Deep.
A Belated Happy Birthday to Machen
Thanks to Martin and Sean for the reminder. Machen was the original warrior child. The OLTS has a nice remembrance. And more at Geneva Redux.
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Audio: Calvin as Theologian of Comfort
I’m sorry for the quality but here is audio of a lecture I gave (via DVD) to the Heidelberg Reformation Association in May on Calvin’s doctrine of assurance. I’m working on getting the video on the web. It’s on my computer (mac . . . Continue reading →
Free E-Books from B&N
I’m not a big fan of e-books but perhaps for traveling or for other specialized purposes they might be useful. WSC interim librarian John Bales shared this link with me.
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Audio: Horton – We are All Beggars
Here. Thanks to Christ Reformed in Santee.
Beza on the Two Natures of Christ
Thanks to C or C for posting this. We need more Beza in our lives.
Iain Campbell on the Means of Grace
This is solid, helpful, brief account. I’m not sure we should read Berkhof’s distinction back into the Heidelberg Catechism (nor am I confident that the Westminster Divines meant to distinguish their doctrine of prayer as a means of grace from the HC) . . . Continue reading →
Text Criticism of the Canons of Dort RE 1.1
This is inside baseball but it’s important inside baseball. Wes has noted a discrepancy between the English translation of the Rejection of Errors in the CD and the Latin text and it’s not an insignificant discrepancy. It’s the difference between the Synod . . . Continue reading →
Trueman: The Case for Church History
In three parts at the Sola Panel (HT: Justin)
Thomas Speaks (Sort of)
There are audio files of the Summa online. I’ve not listened to them yet but thanks to Durell for the link.
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Audio: Steve Baugh on Ephesians 1
Steve Baugh is Professor of NT at Westminster Seminary California. Thanks to Christ Reformed URC in Santee.
Tattoos as a Search for Fixity in a Liquid World
R. R. Reno is thoughtful and always worth reading. (HT: Lawn Gospel) Actually Related PostThe Church of Steel vs A Cross of Wood
Old, Grumpy, and (Actually) Reformed
A young, ex-dispensationalist speaks to his generation about the YRR phenomenon.
Just in: Milne on the WCF and Cessation
It’s just in. Got my copy yesterday. Hope to take a peek today. It’s an import so it’s a little expensive ($35.83 + 5.00 shipping in the continental USA) but it’s the only work of it’s kind on this topic. Click on . . . Continue reading →
Nick is Reading Fesko on Justification and Union
And he’s finding some interesting things in Calvin’s doctrine of justification.
Seminary for a Day October 1 2009 at WSC
Plan now to attend Seminary for a Day at Westminster Seminary California on 1 October. Here’s your opportunity to check out the campus, to meet the profs (as a group and individually), to sit in on a class, and to find out about . . . Continue reading →
What About the Promise?
Jason writes to ask (re-phrased for clarity): In your paper on baptism you wrote: “It is sometimes said, ‘I was baptized as an infant but did not come to faith until much later, so I was re-baptized.’ Might it not be the . . . Continue reading →