November 2007 Archives

In his masterful little book The Elder and His Work, David Dickson writes: "Let people avoid getting into a grudging, grumbling way about church matters, but rather take a hearty, kindly interest in them. Many things in this world, both... continue

http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/this_britain/article3189239.eceThis article left me all shook up, especially given the rumours that Rev Steve Caprice is the stage name of none other than Wales' finest, Derek Thomas.  Is this so?  Come on Derek, I think we should be told!... continue

A suitable aspiration for Thanksgiving:"Lord's Day, April 21.--In the morning, calm and composed, with some outgoings of soul after God in secret duties, and longing desires for His presence in the sanctuary and at His table; that His presence might... continue

Yes, the Ref21 offices have received news of a book being written on R J Rushdoony, that outstanding historian and scholar, and the aspiring author has requested the editor to call on our beloved friend and occasional blogger, Carl Trueman,... continue

"Thursday, November 3 -- Spent this day in secret fasting and prayer, from morning till night. Early in the morning, had some assistance in prayer. Afterwards, read the story of Elijah the prophet. My soul was much moved, observing the... continue

Derek, great to see you at ETS!Here is the audio and the manuscript and the video of Piper's address on "Justification and the Diminishing Work of Christ."... continue

I'm just back from the annual ETS (Evangelical Theological Society) gathering, this year in San Diego. I suppose anyone who's anyone in evangelicalism pops in and this year no less than John Piper and David Wells gave papers. Piper's was... continue

A beautiful festschrift for R. Kent Hughes has just been released by Crossway Books.  The full title reads: Preach the Word: Essays on Expository Preaching: In Honor of R. Kent Hughes.  The editors are Leland Ryken (truth in advertising: Leland... continue

Noll's article is an excellent topic for discussion.  I thought he hit on a number of important issues, a few of which prompt some comments from me.I particularly appreciated his comment that "singing is a deeply rooted expression of culture." ... continue

Scott Clark reports a fascinating but entirely predictable progression in the Reformed world's theological rift these days.  The axiom holds true: one is moving either in the direction of Rome or of Geneva.You also have to give Scott credit for... continue