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Unexpected Problems In Catechesis

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  • R. Scott Clark
on December 22, 2014 | 4 Comments

Santa Claus is not part of the Christmas celebration in our family, but since it is part of the broader culture, we have told our kids that Santa is a fun pretend person. A problem arose when our literal-minded eldest daughter went . . . Continue reading →

Santa Is Law, Not Gospel

by R. Scott Clark on December 19, 2020 8 Comments

Santa rewards those who meet the terms of a covenant of works: Continue reading →

Categorized Covenant of Grace, Covenant of Works, Covenant Theology, Grace | Tagged advent, Christmas, covenant of grace, covenant of works, Grace, Santa, Santa Clause, works | 8 Comments

The Death of Santa

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  • R. Scott Clark
on December 26, 2025 | 9 Comments

As a young boy I certainly believed in Santa. We made the annual cookie oblation and went to bed under the conditional covenant that he would not come if we did not sleep (or at least stay in bed). Nevertheless, I think . . . Continue reading →

Categorized Christ and Culture, Reformed Ethics, Reformed Piety | Tagged Christmas, incarnation, myths, Santa, truth | 9 Comments

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