One does not often think of Hebrews when it comes to the doctrine of justification—we normally go right to Paul’s writings. Continue reading
Romans
Paul Was A Gospel-Man
Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart unto the Good News of God (Rom 1:1)* Paul Was A Gospel Man Gospel means good news and Paul was a “gospel man.” I am uncertain where I first . . . Continue reading →
Second Council Of Orange On Death Through Sin
CANON 2. If anyone asserts that Adam’s sin affected him alone and not his descendants also, or at least if he declares that it is only the death of the body which is the punishment for sin, and not also that sin, . . . Continue reading →
New: Resource Page On Romans
The most important thing to know about the book of Romans is that it was inspired by God the Spirit and given to the church through the Apostle Paul. It is God’s holy, infallible and inerrant Word. Another very important thing (but . . . Continue reading →
Heidelcast For December 11, 2022: Sin, Salvation, Service: the Threefold Truth of Romans (1)
In this episode, Dr. Clark inaugurates a new Heidelcast series on Romans. He begins by discussing the context, audience, author, date, and purpose of the letter. Dr. Clark also answers questions from Zechariah about the Swedish Reformed, from Valt about Moses and . . . Continue reading →
Heidelcast For December 18, 2022: Sin, Salvation, Service: the Threefold Truth of Romans (2)
In this episode, Dr. Clark continues his new Heidelcast series on Romans, looking at the first chapter of the letter to understand its structure and also the relationship Paul has to his audience. Dr. Clark also answers questions from Levi, Seth, Tim, . . . Continue reading →
Heidelcast For December 25, 2022: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (3)
In this episode, Dr. Clark continues his new Heidelcast series on Romans, looking at chapter 1:18–21, specifically, and what man can know about God as he has revealed himself in nature and what it means that humans “suppress” that truth. What does . . . Continue reading →
Heidelcast For January 1, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (4)
In this episode, Dr. Clark continues the Heidelcast series on Romans, looking at chapter 1:22–27. Total depravity and reprobation are the featured items on this episode—what does it mean to “exchange the truth for a lie?” or to be “given over” to . . . Continue reading →
Heidelcast For January 8, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (5)
In this episode, Dr. Clark continues the Heidelcast series on Romans, returning to the issue of reprobation at the end of chapter one. In chapter 2:1–5, he looks at the universal condemnation of sin, and then introduces the works principle as outlined . . . Continue reading →
Heidelcast For January 15, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (6)
In this episode, Dr. Clark continues the Heidelcast series on Romans, looking more in-depth at chapter 2. In previous episodes, Dr. Clark has unpacked total depravity and reprobation as described in Romans 1. Now, we see the role of the law, focusing . . . Continue reading →
Heidelcast For January 29, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (7)
In this episode, Dr. Clark continues the Heidelcast series on Romans, beginning with a look at the “New Perspective on Paul” (NPP) and the question of Jews and Gentiles in the early church. Dr. Clark breaks down how the NPP affects Reformed . . . Continue reading →
How Was Christ Alive To Sin?
In our Bible study for the Eugene Reformed work, we have been faithfully crawling through Romans—the slow pace is my fault I am afraid. Romans is just such a rich book of the Scriptures that I cannot resist looking at every little . . . Continue reading →
New Translation In Print: Rollock On Romans
Robert Rollock (1555–98) did not live very long but he was a hard-working Scotsman who left his mark on Reformed theology and especially in biblical commentary and the development of Reformed covenant theology. In his introduction to Rollock’s commentary on Ephesians, Casey . . . Continue reading →