Heidelcast For Jan 14, 2024: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (49)

Heidelcast

on January 14, 2024

In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 15:1–13, where Paul teaches us the nature of Christlike self-denial (mortification) and Christ, the Savior of the Gentiles. The opening features Rod Dreher from the Humble Skeptic Podcast. Continue reading →

A Song Of Hope For Body And Soul: A Series On Psalm 16 (Part 2)

Scott McDermand II

on January 13, 2024

Last time, we looked at verses 1–4, where David seeks refuge in God. In this final part, we will see how David proclaims his trust in the Lord in the remainder of this psalm. David Puts His Trust in God (vv. 5–8) . . . Continue reading →

Getting To Know Godfrey

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on January 13, 2024 | 2 Comments

AGR’s Chris Gordon talks to Bob Godfrey about how he became a Christian and Reformed at the same time. Continue reading →

Muller: Scholasticism Is A Method Not A Doctrine

Heidelblog

on January 13, 2024

In my own usage, throughout the study, I have attempted to work with terms that have substantive use in the historical documents and I have tried to confine my meanings to the meanings of the era. Thus, ‘scholastic’ indicates an academic style . . . Continue reading →

Video: The Abraham Paradigm

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on January 12, 2024 | 4 Comments

Friday and Saturday of this past week I had the privilege of speaking to congregation of Covenant Presbyterian Church (OPC) and to their guests in Ft Worth, TX on “The Abraham Paradigm.” They were very gracious and patient with me. It is . . . Continue reading →

Beyond Fundamentalism And Feminism

R. Scott Clark

on January 12, 2024 | 2 Comments

Back in May 2007, Carl Trueman raised the problem of the pressures females feel in conservative evangelical and Reformed churches. This issue raises the question of how Reformed Christians ought to relate to the broader culture. How do we live in a . . . Continue reading →

Driscoll: Same Song, Second Stanza

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on January 12, 2024 | 3 Comments

But despite Driscoll’s early assurances to change, many of the same leadership traits that led to the problems at Mars Hill have carried on at the new church, according to former Trinity staff members and church attendees. . . . For several . . . Continue reading →

Review: Wisdom for Life, 52 Old Testament Meditations By Michael P. V. Barrett

Alex Hewitson

on January 11, 2024 | 3 Comments

In 2018, a megachurch pastor wrote, “When it comes to stumbling blocks to faith, the Old Testament is right up there at the top of the list.” This sentiment reflects one of the dangers of not understanding the Old Testament, which is . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast Q&A On The Second Commandment And The Fourth

Heidelcast

on January 11, 2024

In this episode Dr Clark answers questions about the 2nd and 4th commandments. Continue reading →

Machen’s Reply to Lordship Salvation

Heidelblog

on January 11, 2024 | 1 Comment

Very different is the conception of faith which prevails in the liberal Church. According to modern liberalism, faith is essentially the same as “making Christ Master” in one’s life; at least it is by making Christ Master in the life that the . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Does Rome Practice Paedocommunion And Should We?

Heidelcast

on January 10, 2024

In this episode Dr Clark answers a question about paedocommunion (infant communion). Continue reading →

Luther On The Role Of The Law In Salvation

Tony Phelps

on January 10, 2024

It follows, therefore, that the Law with its function does contribute to justification—not because it justifies, but because it impels one to the promise of grace and makes it sweet and desirable. Therefore we do not abolish the Law; but we show . . . Continue reading →

The Gospel According To John (MacArthur)—Part 20

R. Scott Clark

on January 10, 2024 | 21 Comments

The formal question of the Protestant Reformation was that of authority: What is the principal source of authority for the Christian faith and the Christian life? The Roman communion claimed that the church produced the Scriptures and thus the authority of the . . . Continue reading →

Flannelgraph Preaching (Part 2)

Mike Abendroth

on January 9, 2024

In part one, we began a search to find a christological title for the Book of Ruth, and we found that its title would in fact not be “Ruth”— although she has many excellent qualities, she is not the main character since . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Comedians Considering Christ?

Heidelcast

on January 9, 2024

In this episode Dr Clark plays clips from a popular podcast where two well-known comedians discuss Christ. Continue reading →

The Most Powerful Book On Sexual Abuse

Heidelblog

on January 9, 2024

Rachael DenHollander’s What is a Girl Worth? is the most powerful book on sexual abuse I’ve ever read. Her “story of breaking the silence and exposing the truth about Larry Nassar and USA Gymnastics” is well-known. What I didn’t know is that . . . Continue reading →

The Last Man (As It Were) Standing?

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on January 8, 2024 | 13 Comments

It’s 2024 and NAPARC denominations stand almost alone on male-only pastors/preachers and lay leaders (elders). The SBC is 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 many . . . Continue reading →

John Owen Did Not Read Hebrews Like A Baptist (Part 4)

R. Scott Clark

on January 8, 2024 | 1 Comment

In volume three, where Owen begins his commentary proper on the text of Hebrews, he makes illuminating remarks on Hebrews 3:1–2, about how he understood the movement of redemptive history and the comparison and contrast that Paul makes in Hebrews between Moses . . . Continue reading →

Heidelcast For Jan 7, 2024: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (48)

Heidelcast

on January 7, 2024 | 2 Comments

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Heidelcast For Jan 14, 2024: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (49)

A Song Of Hope For Body And Soul: A Series On Psalm 16 (Part 2)

Getting To Know Godfrey

Muller: Scholasticism Is A Method Not A Doctrine

Video: The Abraham Paradigm

Beyond Fundamentalism And Feminism

Driscoll: Same Song, Second Stanza

Review: Wisdom for Life, 52 Old Testament Meditations By Michael P. V. Barrett

Heidelminicast Q&A On The Second Commandment And The Fourth

Machen’s Reply to Lordship Salvation

Heidelminicast: Does Rome Practice Paedocommunion And Should We?

Luther On The Role Of The Law In Salvation

The Gospel According To John (MacArthur)—Part 20

Flannelgraph Preaching (Part 2)

Heidelminicast: Comedians Considering Christ?

The Most Powerful Book On Sexual Abuse

The Last Man (As It Were) Standing?

John Owen Did Not Read Hebrews Like A Baptist (Part 4)

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