The question comes concerning the relations between Theonomy and the Federal Vision. There is reason to think that there is some connection between the two movements. several well-known theonomists are also proponents of the FV. One of the FV leaders recently described . . . Continue reading →
Justification
RPCNA Rejects NPP and FV
HT: Bill Chellis at DRC. 1. That Synod DECLARE that we stand in solidarity with our Reformed and Presbyterian brethren in rejecting as contrary to the Scriptures as summarized by our confessional standards the theological views that are generally associated with the . . . Continue reading →
Answers to Objections to the Imputation of Active Obedience
From CJPM at Creed or Chaos.
Two Adams, Two Covenants
Excerpts from MGK
Castle Church Podcast on the FV
Jim Cassidy, Jeff Waddington, and Camden Bucey were joined by Lane Keister for the Castle Church podcast this week that focused on the Federal Vision. This is a helpful introduction to the issues and they give some bibliographic leads on their website.
Reflections on WSC Commencement '08
at the WSC site
Lutheran or Reformed? You Make the Call!
This is why so much depends on the benefit of justification, and it is rightly denominated the article on which the church either stands or falls. For the fundamental question that arises in this connection is this: What is the way that . . . Continue reading →
Once More: Lutheran or Reformed?
10. What is the difference between the law and the gospel?
When a Monocovenantal Scheme Isn’t
From Robert Rollock, Questiones Et Responsiones Aliquot De Foedere Dei (Edinburgh, 1596), 3: Q. Quotuplex est foedus Dei cum homine percussum? R. Duplex est: foedus naturae sive operum, et foedus gratiae. Gal. 4.24 [Question: How manyfold is the covenant of God struck with . . . Continue reading →
Now in Chinese: When the Good News Becomes Bad
At Iustitia Aliena. Thanks Hsing Tang and to Inwoo Lee for working on this.
Federalism, Imputation, and Forensic Justification c. 115-50 AD
In the Ep. to Diognetus, ch. 9 (thanks to TC for the text): But when our unrighteousness was fulfilled, and it had been made perfectly clear that is wages–punishment and death–were to be expected, then the season arrived during which God had . . . Continue reading →
God Declares Wicked People Righteous
God bless Wes White for speaking the truth in love.
Audio: Ligon Duncan on Covenant Theology
From WSC: Lecture 1 Lecture 2 Lecture 3
Justification: Understanding the Classic Reformed Doctrine
By John Fesko is now in the Bookstore at WSC for $20.83. “Well informed, careful, and full of insight, this book is destined to become a standard work for all who want a deeper understanding of this crucial doctrine. In addition to . . . Continue reading →
Justification And Union With Christ
The mystical union in the sense in which we are now speaking of it is not the judicial ground, on the basis of which we become partakers of the riches that are in Christ. It is sometimes said that the merits of . . . Continue reading →
Audio: Faith Apart From Works is Dead
Kim Riddlebarger explains.
Justifying Faith
Chris explains Belgic Confession Art. 22.
The Latest Themelios is Online
Containing, among other things, an essay by Carl Trueman on Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism and a review of CJPM. More information on: Covenant, Justification, and Pastoral Ministry. One brief reply to one point in the review.
The NW Presbytery and Peter Leithart (1)
The doctrinal rubber meets the ecclesiastical road today. Pray. Update. No word from Rev Stellman, but a comment on the post says that the majority report, support Pete Leithart was sustained. Update #2. The majority report arguing that Leithart’s views are within . . . Continue reading →
The NW Presbytery and Peter Leithart (2)
Part 1. For Those Just Tuning In: What Is the Federal Vision? Lane has a follow-up. Jason explains the process and replies to critics who allege bizarrely that well-ordered church discipline is a “witch hunt.” Adam Myer gives a first-hand account of . . . Continue reading →