Church of Scotland … again
Dr. John Ross has written another helpful reflection on matters relating to the recent General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, here.
Month May 2009
Quotable
“Having absorbed the world’s values, Christianity in our society is now dying. Subtly but surely worldliness and self-indulgence are eating away the heart of the church. The gospel we proclaim is so convoluted that it offers believing in Christ as…
George Tiller Shot to Death
This morning the well known late-term abortionist George Tiller was shot to deat at his church in Wichita, Kansas. Here’s the story from The Wichita Eagle: George Tiller, the Wichita doctor who became a national lightning rod in the debate…
It’s Official: Greg Beale is coming to WTS
Beginning in the Fall of 201o Dr. G.K. Beale will leave his post as Chair of Biblical Studies at Wheaton to become Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. This is great news for WTS which…
On the necessity of humiliations
To preach is a fearful privilege. It’s a privilege because of the honor to proclaim God’s Word to God’s people. It’s a privilege because of the opportunity for in-depth study every week. But preaching is fearful because of the risk…
“In God’s School”
An English translation of Pierre Marcel’s “In God’s School” is now available. It is based upon the Heidelberg Catechism and is a wonderful tool for teaching the Christian faith. But make no mistake. “In God’s School” will benefit new and…
Rest
“A bruised reed he will not break, and a smouldering wick he will not snuff out.” – Isaiah 42:3 We all know what it is like to feel like a bruised reed and a smouldering wick. They are both images…
Blog 105: 3.4.4 – 3.4.9
The second part of repentance for medieval theologians was confession. Calvin starts by dismantling the Roman practice of “auricular confession,” that is, the practice of annual confession of one’s sins to his or her priest. Calvin demonstrates that the support…
“The two camps are irreconcilable”
Robert George of Princeton University recently debated Douglas Kmiec, a pro-life supporter of President Obama. Public Discource, one of my favorite sites, reproduced Professor George’s opening statement: Professor Kmiec and I share common ground in the belief that every member…
“You Aint Seen Nothin’ Yet”
From Sam Youngman at The Hill: Even as he conceded there is still much hard work to do, President Obama was in a boastful mood Wednesday night, telling a star-studded crowd at a fundraising dinner that he “would put…