To celebrate the release of the app we are livestreaming a special episode of the Heidelcast on Tuesday August 6, 2024, from 6:00–7:00 PM Pacific/9:00–10:00 PM Eastern right here on the Heidelblog. Continue reading →
Heidelminicast Q&A: The Doctrine of Election as Taught by the Green Lantern
In this episode Dr Clark talks about the doctrine of election as taught by the Green Lantern Continue reading →
Review: Children At The Lord’s Table? By Cornelis P. Venema (Part One)
In this volume Cornelis Venema tackles a serious problem in the Reformed world that needs to be addressed, and he has done so in a thoughtful, thorough, biblical, and confessionally Reformed manner. Background to the Review Before we begin the review, it . . . Continue reading →
Riddlebarger: The Last Days Begin With The First Advent
Another way New Testament writers linked the coming Redeemer with the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy was by referring to the new messianic age as the “last days.” In fact, the phrase “latter days” appears twenty-seven times in the New Testament. In . . . Continue reading →
Noah And The Regulative Principle Of Worship
Imagine that you get free reign to design the plans for your dream home. You get to pick the kind of rooms you have, you get to decide the layout for where those rooms go, and you get to determine all the . . . Continue reading →
Heidelminicast Q&A: What About Children’s Church?
In this episode Dr Clark answers the question: what about children’s church? Continue reading →
Perkins: We Come To God In Christ Even Though We Sin
…there is a great temptation arising upon the consideration of our own indignity. For when our sins come to our remembrance, they drive us from the presence of God and make us that we dare not pray. Now the remedy is this. . . . Continue reading →
Another URCNA Church Plant Meeting In Ft. Wayne, IN
As a follow-up to the announcement of a new NAPARC church planting effort in Fort Wayne, Indiana this spring, we would like to inform you that there will be another informational meeting on Sunday, August 4th beginning at 5:30 PM to talk about . . . Continue reading →
Luther On The Difference Between Hagar’s Children And Sarah
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 →