October 2006 Archives

Sorry Justin.  I wasn't engaged in Halloween activities, just preaching ten times in four days and with little to no access to the internet! But let me answer your question as to what Calvin would say about the New Perspective... continue

Are y'all taking the day off because it's Reformation Day?... continue

Brian Vickers, assistant NT professor at SBTS, has just published a revised version of his dissertation that explores Paul's theology of imputation. It's entitled Jesus' Blood and Righteousness.... continue

So, Derek, what would Calvin have thought about the New Perspective on Paul?... continue

Derek,Midwesterners have many virtues, but creativity in naming places is not one of them. (Did you know that there is an Iowa County in Iowa?)Yes, there's a difference between Sioux Center, Sioux City (both Iowa), Sioux Falls, North Sioux City... continue

I have just returned from a delightful couple of days Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa. Sorry, Justin, I thought initially I was heading for Sioux City and have to confess that I wasn't aware of just how far apart... continue

I received the following reflections on this video by David Powlison, which I'm posting with his permission:... continue

I've been informed that Carl won't be able to blog until next Thursday. I'm not exactly sure his precise itinerary, but I know he's following the heed of Ken Mehlman and is barnstorming the country, doing his best to rally... continue

Mr.Plectrum-Smith:I commend you and the good folks at the Campaign for Real Thoughtfulness (CRT) for your passionate plea to bring back The Carl!CRT: care to comment on this story?On Monday evening at 5:15, the Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge (along... continue

The good folks over at Kairos have recently drawn attention to an important study by Boston University sociologist Alan Wolfe, reported in his book The Transformation of American Religion. By the way, those of you who are pastors, teachers and... continue