Blogs by Carl Trueman

Simonetta has put the winning entries in the book competition blog here.  The originals are kept in the Academic Affairs Art Gallery  in Machen Hall at Westminster.Again, thanks to the kids for sending me such great pictures and commentary.  I... continue

I must apologise.  As has been pointed out to me by Phil Johnson over at Pyromaniacs and a number of transatlantic correspondents, the Theology-Trinity-Church-trumping "yob aesthetic" that is proving so powerful  as a "reformed" "gospel-centred" and "confessional" force over here... continue

Please pray for the pastors and congregation of High Hilton Church in Aberdeen.  The press release they have issued provides all the information.Two things come to mind:Belgic Confession 27 contains the following words: "This church has existed from the beginning... continue

I just received two great pictures of Athanasius from Julia Strassner, aged 8 and Lydia Joy Aloisi, aged 9, and her brother, Micah, aged 6. Fantastic way to start the week, getting such super mail/post. Congratulations, ladies and gentleman, you... continue

The events of the last ten days or so in the wider world of conservative American evangelicalism can surely have left no one in any doubt of the importance of cults of personality and of celebrity in driving significant agendas... continue

Levy's post on presidential ministries just doesn't understand how things work over here.  Nor does the minister who, in the light of the week's events, sent this to me:I'm preparing for this Lord's Day morning at the moment ... Luke... continue

Phil Johnson has some good thoughts here.    As for me, I'm still trying to work out why a conversation between a few well-known guys, a couple of whom at least seem rather confused about the Trinity, is going to be... continue

Simonetta has emailed to offer two further copies of her book on Athanasius.  Same rules as last time.... continue

Amazing to tell, I already have a letter and a fine picture of Athanasius which arrived moments ago from a young chap called Emmett Lam.  Well done.  I'll put the book in the post.  Enjoy.  The picture will adorn the... continue

Reformation heritage books have kindly sent me a copy of Simonetta Carr's new children's book on Athanasius to give away.  As with all Simonetta's books, it is is beautifully produced, lavishly illustrated and delightfully well-written.I will give the book to... continue