Therefore the Law or the old covenant contains only physical promises, to which some such condition as this is always attached: “If you will hear My voice” (Ps. 95:7); “If you will keep My covenant” (Ex. 19:5); “If you walk in My . . . Continue reading →
Elon Is Wrong: The Gates Of Hell Will Not Prevail
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris was four hours long. Part of the ceremony featured the return of Celine Dion, the procession of competitors, and other highlights. The most controversial aspect, however, was the introduction into the ceremony . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast Q&A: Is There Really a Distinction Between Law and Gospel? (2)
In this episode Dr Clark answers the question: is there really a distinction between law and gospel? Continue reading →
Why Membership Matters
Kevin DeYoung offers several practical reasons why church membership matters.1 At least one of the comments on his article called for biblical proof for the idea of church membership. I offer these biblical considerations.2 There is a widespread notion that a truly . . . Continue reading →
Colquhoun: Moses Was A Mixed Administration
The Ten Commandments, accordingly, were published from Sinai in the form of a covenant, or federal, transaction. The Sinai transaction was a mixed dispensation. In it, the covenant of grace was repeated and published; the covenant of works was awfully displayed in . . . Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of July 22–28, 2024
These were the top five posts for the week beginning July 22–28, 2024. Continue reading →
Heidelcast For July 28, 2024: Best of: What’s New About the New Covenant?
In this “Best of” episode Dr Clark considers what distinguishes the old covenant from the new and the importance of understanding “administration” within the context of both covenants. Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: Sub-Christian Nationalism (14)
Dr Clark continues evaluating the Statement on Christian Nationalism. Continue reading →
Psalm 9: The Past For The Sake Of The Present (Part 1)—Context
Most history teachers at some point in their tenure face that deflating student question: Why does this matter? In other words, what use is it to study the past? Is it not the present that is the most important thing? Why should . . . Continue reading →
Perkins: We Must Receive Christ Where He Is Offered
Of our receiving of Christ given by God, two things must be observed. One is that we must there receive Christ where God offers and gives Him, that is, in the word and sacraments. The second is that faith is our hand . . . Continue reading →
How Actually To Help The Gender-Confused
I was surprised when a mother began to cry as we discussed our truthXchange booklet, Letter to a Friend: Transgenderism and Kids. To my relief, her tears were not because the text had offended her. Rather, she was overwhelmed with thanks to . . . Continue reading →
Video: The Power Of The Gospel
Do you often doubt that God loves you? Do you feel unworthy of the saving grace of Jesus Christ? In today’s episode, Pastor Chris Gordon and the hosts of Theocast, Pastor Jon Moffitt and Pastor Justin Perdue discuss the many nuances involved when preaching the Gospel and the law. Continue reading →
On The Distinction Between BBQ And The Kingdom Of God
All my reading material was on my computer, so on the way into the air and on the way down I read the American Airlines American Way magazine.1 It is not often that one finds stories about churches in the in-flight mag, but . . . Continue reading →
Review: Praying with Jesus: Getting to the Heart of the Lord’s Prayer By Adriel Sanchez
I grew up outside of the Reformed tradition, though I have been a member of Presbyterian or Reformed churches for over a decade. Growing up, it was common to describe people in the church as “prayer warriors.” This is not something I . . . Continue reading →
National Socialist And Fascist Texts And Sub-Texts
…when many people more to the right use the term, they have something specific in mind. Stephen Wolfe’s (no relation to William Wolfe) The Case for Christian Nationalism isn’t arguing for a pro-life, pro-natural marriage Christian liberalism. He is, rather, echoing interwar European right ideas . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast Q&A: Is There Really a Distinction Between Law and Gospel?
In this episode Dr Clark answers the question: is there really a distinction between law and gospel? Continue reading →
Heidelminicast Q&A: Why Are Reformed People Such Jerks?
In this episode Dr Clark answers the question: why are Reformed people such jerks? Continue reading →
Babies And Baptisms For The Dead: Another Look At 1 Corinthians 15:29
I have to admit, I rather enjoy preaching some of Scripture’s difficult passages. Usually, I have a sense of invigoration in working hard to think through a challenging text and see how I can make good enough sense of it without punting . . . Continue reading →
NAPARC’s Lonely Stand
It’s 2024 and NAPARC denominations stand almost alone for male-only pastors/preachers and lay leaders (elders). The Southern Baptists are far from solid on this issue (https://sbcamendment.org/) and most evangelicals are giving way by degrees. Decisive action from the SBC would help, but . . . Continue reading →
Luther: The Law And The Gospel Make Promise On Different Conditions
For the Law did not have promises added to it about Christ and His blessings, about deliverance from the curse of the Law, sin, and death, and about the free gift of the forgiveness of sins, righteousness, and eternal life. But the . . . Continue reading →