In this episode Dr Clark answers questions on figures of speech. James 5, and communion at weddings. Continue reading →
At first sight, covenantal nomism may seem to be strongly supported by the analogy of a marriage relationship that the Old Testament uses to describe the relationship between the Lord and Israel. Continue reading →
Idaho Law is clear that any sexual activity between an adult and a child under age 16 is illegal. There are no exceptions for consent of a third party (like her parents) or even consent of the minor child. There are no exceptions at all. Continue reading →
Since 2017 the study of American evangelicalism has featured a barrage of books that seemingly prove this religious group’s bad manners and uncivil politics. This perspective circulated even before the 2016 election of Donald Trump, to be sure. But with the election . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark answers questions on common grace, continuationism, and more. Continue reading →
In the previous article, we summarized the arguments of David Powlison and Tim Keller, since their teaching has likely had the greatest influence in popularizing the concept of idols of the heart in Reformed churches. In order to make the biblical concern for idolatry relevant to modern people, they removed the transcendent realities from idolatry and instead wrote about idolatry only or predominately as something figurative. Continue reading →
Another means to be used diligently for the promoting the life of faith, is, examination of our state and ways, according to the word of God; whether we be, at present, in a state of sin and wrath, or of grace and . . . Continue reading →
Some of what took place in Paris beginning on August 24 can be explained by sociology and social history. There were real religious and social tensions in Paris and in Roman Catholic dominated towns in 1572. Paris itself was not yet spread out. There were about 210,000 people crowded together. Continue reading →
These were the top five posts for the week beginning August 19–25, 2024. Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark kicks off the new series, “The Comfort of the Covenant.” Continue reading →
“Despite Mr. Wilson’s protestations that Christ Church ensures that Mr. Sitler is chaperoned when he attends church and that the church’s highest concern is for protecting children, one child is conspicuously absent from this concern – Mr. Sitler’s own son….” Continue reading →
Dr Clark continues evaluating the Statement on Christian Nationalism. Continue reading →
On August 22, 1572, Gaspard Comte de Coligny (1519–72), Admiral of France, bent to adjust his shoe or perhaps to open a letter. That unexpected movement saved his life. The bullet, fired by Charles de Louviers (d. 1583) from an upstairs window . . . Continue reading →
What should Christians do when it seems the world has gone mad? Many believers in the West face that question daily. Action seems more effective than theological precision when dealing with the madness of crowds. Isn’t theological precision a luxury for when . . . Continue reading →
Have you noticed the social contagion destroying our private lives? Consider these toxic but all-too-common scenarios: A 19-year-old college student comes home and trashes her parents for their “whiteness.” A 33-year-old son tells his mother, “You’re dead to me,” because she supports . . . Continue reading →
We have only one day until the return of ESPN’s GameDay and football kickoff extravagances. I can still smell the freshly mown grass watered by the early morning dew, and feel salty sweat stinging eyes, and the total body ache and bruising . . . Continue reading →
Rev. Dr. Brian Lee joins Pastor Chris Gordon in the AGR studio. Rev. Lee worked in government in D.C. for many years and explains his transition from politics to the ministry. He and Pastor Gordon discuss the successes of church planting and take a closer look at the areas where the process could be improved. Continue reading →
Unless one is a reader of the works of Peter Martyr Vermigli (1499–1562) or a student of modern Canadian Presbyterian history one might not know of Mariano DiGangi (1923–2008). One reason for his relative obscurity is because as minister of Tenth Presbyterian . . . Continue reading →
Ever since God revealed himself Father to us, we must prove our ungratefulness to him if we did not in turn show ourselves his sons. Ever since Christ cleansed us with the washing of his blood, and imparted this cleansing through baptism, . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark talks about a cappella singing and two morning services Continue reading →