In accusing the brethren Satan directs attention to their status in the first Adam, in whom they have transgressed the original covenant of works and become liable to its curse of death. In relation to that breakable covenant all are deserving of . . . Continue reading →
Sauls Leaves PCA, Becomes Egalitarian
You might have heard that one of the Presbyterian Church in America’s most notable ministers got in trouble, was suspended by his presbytery, went through a lengthy discipline process, eventually resigned his church, and two days later was restored as a member . . . Continue reading →
Fencing The Table Or The Scandal Of The Church
Perhaps nothing so scandalizes the contemporary (i.e., modern) church as the attempt by the visible church to obey the teaching of Jesus and the teaching of the Apostles concerning the Lord’s Table. I say this for three reasons: 1) recently I have . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast Q&A: Is Richard Baxter “OK”?
In this episode Dr Clark answers the question: Is Richard Baxter “OK”? Continue reading →
Colquhoun: Sinai As A Covenant Of Works Was Subservient To The Covenant Of Grace
God therefore displayed on Mount Sinai the law of the Ten Commandments as a covenant of works in subservience to the covenant of grace. He displayed it in that form in order that the people might, by contemplating it, see what kind . . . Continue reading →
Political Sermons From The Past: Alexander Shields’ “Defensive Arms Vindicated”
The abridged sermons in this series were generally delivered between 1744 and 1795, a half-century period that is definitely pre-partisan. Thus, these should be received as free from the bias of modern partisanship. Continue reading →
Rachel Shubin’s Analysis Of Wilson’s Pastoral Errors In Two Very Serious Cases (2)
Mr. Wilson could not possibly know whether or not Mr. Sitler was holding any-
thing back or not without at least attempting to independently verify Mr. Sitler’s
claims. Continue reading →
Heidelminicast Q&A: Are There Really Two Reformed Views of the Sabbath?
In this episode Dr Clark answers the question: Is there really two Reformed views of the Sabbath? Continue reading →
Featley: The Sweet Dipper (Part 6)
And this is the firm tradition of the universal Church, in respect of the baptism of infants, who certainly are as yet unable “with the heart to believe unto righteousness, and with the mouth to make confession unto salvation,” as the thief could do; nay, who even, by crying and moaning when the mystery is performed upon them, raise their voices in opposition to the mysterious words, and yet no Christian will say that they are baptized to no purpose.—Augustine. Continue reading →
Hart On Slippery Slopes
Brad Isbell: As you know in times of ecclesial controversy and change the conservative, confessional, or traditionalist side is often accused of making slippery slope arguments. Sometimes these arguments are consciously made as in Jon Payne’s recent post at the Gospel Reformation Network, . . . Continue reading →
Top Five Posts For The Week Of August 5–11, 2024
These were the top five posts for the week beginning August 5–11, 2024. Continue reading →
Heidelcast For August 11, 2024: Best of: Why We Can’t “Move On” From the Federal Vision (Pt 2)
This week we continue a three-part “Best of” mini-series, “Why We Can’t ‘Move On’ From the Federal Vision.” Continue reading →
Psalm 9: The Past For The Sake Of The Present (Part 3)—Applications
Psalm 9 is a lesson about why history matters. We can easily question why we need to learn our history. At least, the modern assumption is that only the present matters. Psalm 9 reorients God’s people to the importance the past has . . . Continue reading →
Rachel Shubin’s Analysis Of Wilson’s Pastoral Errors In Two Very Serious Cases (1)
Mr. Wilson notified no one, including the members of Christ Church, that Mr. Sitler had been molesting children in Christ Church’s congregation until after Mr. Sitler was incarcerated. Continue reading →
Heidelminicast: Sub-Christian Nationalism (16)
Dr Clark continues evaluating the Statement on Christian Nationalism. Continue reading →
To The Evangelical Nicodemites (Part Two)
Calvin was well aware of what he was about to ask of the crypto-Calvinists or secret Calvinists. He wrote letters of comfort to some of them as they languished in dark, rat-infested prisons, awaiting a sham trial and a bloody, fiery death. He also understood that what he was saying was controversial. Continue reading →
Video: Prayer Over Politics
Rev. Dr. Jon D. Payne and Pastor Chris Gordon continue their conversation about the true mission of the church and the power of prayer. The discussion turns to Christian persecution, the upcoming presidential election and the inevitable political tension that will accompany it. Continue reading →
The Difference Between Old And New Testament Believers Is Not What You Think
Good mystery stories maintain suspense until the big reveal. On a second reading, however, all the clues needed to deduce the big reveal should be obvious. The Apostles discovered this once Christ rose from the grave when they reread the Old Testament . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast Q&A: Is There a Place Between Transformation and Monasticism?
In this episode Dr Clark answers the question: Is there a place between transformation and Monasticism? Continue reading →
Free E-Book: Beza, Polanus, And Turretin On Justification
For the month of August, 2024, Reformation Heritage Books is giving away copies of the electronic (e-book) version of R. Scott Clark and Casey Carmichael ed. Justification By Faith Alone: Selected Writings From Theodore Beza (1519–1605), Amandus Polanus (1561–1610), and Francis Turretin . . . Continue reading →