Federal Vision

Jonestown and the Reformed Movement

by on July 13, 2013 | 2 Comments

On 18 November 1978, more than 900 people died in “Jonestown,” Guyana in one of the most spectacular examples in modern times of the danger of cults and sects.  Jonestown was a settlement on the northeast coast of an ignored South American . . . Continue reading →

Three Ways of Relating to the One Covenant of Grace

by on July 25, 2013 | 5 Comments

At the PB the question was asked: We know that there are at least two categories of people within Scripture, the elect, and the non-elect. However, it might be apparent that there is a third class of people, those who have taken . . . Continue reading →

The Contemporary Relevance Of The Reformation

by on July 27, 2013

There is an old saw, “Now you’ve quit preaching and gone to meddling.” The “preaching” is telling the story. The “meddling” is applying the story. Folk will tolerate it when historians tell stories about the past. They might be entertaining or interesting . . . Continue reading →

What About Noah and Covenant Theology?

by on August 2, 2013 | 18 Comments

Taylor asks the question on the PB. My reply below: There are resources on covenant theology here. I would especially encourage you to read this collection of quotations from older writers on CT. There is a brief history here. My own views . . . Continue reading →

Justification and Vindication

by on August 28, 2013 | 21 Comments

One of the more disturbing aspects of the Federal Vision program is its doctrine of final justification. Let’s be clear here: Protestants have no such thing. We do not not equivocate (use the same word in two senses at the same time) . . . Continue reading →

A Response To Rachel Held Evans Regarding Wilson And The Definition Of “Reformed”

by on October 30, 2013 | 9 Comments

Jonathan Merritt published a critique of Doug Wilson this morning on his Religion News Service. For younger readers, who might not remember the Federal Vision (FV) controversy, Wilson is the leader of the de facto denominational home of the FV, the Communion of . . . Continue reading →

For Elders Thinking Of Inviting Arminius Into Their Pulpit

by on November 6, 2013 | 42 Comments

From the time he entered the pastoral ministry, James Arminius (c. 1559–1609) was a controversial figure but he was also a minister in good standing in the Reformed Churches. Despite the intense controversy that his views and teaching generated, views that fractured . . . Continue reading →

For Those Just Tuning In: What Is The Federal Vision?

by on November 8, 2013 | 6 Comments

In talk radio, the host is supposed to “reset” the show at regular intervals. He is to remind listeners of which show they are listening to and on what network or station. One reason why the host does this is that some . . . Continue reading →

ARP: The FV Is Unacceptable

by on November 8, 2013 | 2 Comments

The “New Perspective on Paul,” and the “Federal Vision,” are in conflict with the teaching of Scripture and as such they are unacceptable. The Synod of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (2009) RESOURCES Subscribe To The Heidelblog! The Heidelblog Resource Page Heidelmedia . . . Continue reading →

Striking At The Vitals Of Religion: Understanding The Federal Vision (Links Updated)

by on November 8, 2013 | 17 Comments

Enough time has passed since the FV matter was addressed decisively, ecclesiastically, in 2007, that not everyone may be equally aware of what it is and why it matters. Here are some resources: Covenant, Justification, and Pastoral Ministry: Essays by the Faculty . . . Continue reading →