October 2011 Archives

...on where this whole story of redemption is going. From Jonathan Edwards' sermon, "Charity and Its Fruits," as quoted in God's Grand Design:Every saint there [in heaven] is a note in a concert of music which sweetly harmonizes with every... continue

Check out Rob Ventura's new article, the first in a two part series, on the Holy Spirit and the preacher. Given that Calvin was known as the theologian of the Holy Spirit, Ventura's work seems to be only fitting as... continue

Carl's right we need more videos dealing with everyday pastoral issues for reformed ministers. Let me give you some of the hot potatoes we're all struggling with.   Collection - bags or box at the back? Communion - Big cups or... continue

Click here for a recent interview of Kevin DeYoung by our friends at Christ the Center. DeYoung discusses what he's speaking on in the upcoming Quakertown Regional Conference on Reformed Theology, to be held November 11-12. Click here for more... continue

"Is there any point to which you would wish to draw my attention?" "To the curious incident of the dog in the night-time." "The dog did nothing in the night-time." "That was the curious incident," remarked Sherlock Holmes. Silver Blaze,... continue

I'm about to speak to some students on sin and unashamedly will be ripping off Thomas Watson's 'A Body of Divinity'. Writing on Q15 of the Shorter Catechism - 'What was the sin whereby our first parents fell from the... continue

I'm back from holiday and see from the internet world:- Presbyterian Profundity! What a great new feature! We don't hear enough from Presbyterians about Presbyterianism. We've been too quiet about our belief that we have the right form of church government. ... continue

After a brief hiatus, we have resumed the Vatican Files series. The latest entry by our brother concerns purgatory. It is a helpful overview of this doctrine and what it means for Christianity. Enjoy!... continue

Watching clips from the Steve Jobs memorial at the Apple HQ, I was struck once again by how we have imputed messianic significance to him.  For sure, he made my long distance running around the suburbs of Philadelphia less tedious... continue

Click here for the audio of Dr. Trueman's (excellent) lecture on the King James Bible, given at Westminster Seminary's Library yesterday. The title alone should whet your appetite: "Throwing the Book at His Enemies: King James I and His Bible"... continue