Blogs by Carl Trueman

Postscript

Article by   April 2010
Just as a postscript to Rick's post: Professor Enns must have changed his mind  on the historical Adam since leaving WTS as I have in my possession as Dean a letter from him, dated early 2008, which unequivocally expresses his... continue

Calvinism in the CSM

Article by   March 2010
The Christian Science Monitor has an interesting article on the revival of Calvinism here.  It is worth reading to the end for the hilarious sociological/psychological analysis of the movement by Phyllis Tickle: the revival is all about reaction to the... continue

Vintage Kung

Article by   March 2010
Hans Kung has fired a fine salvo in the discussion of the sex abuse scandal in the Catholic Church.  As usual, his take on his own church is far more astute and perceptive than the many rose-tinted interpretations that are... continue

Is European Exceptionalism the Context for the New Atheism?

Article by   March 2010
Johann Hari, a journalist for the British newspaper, The Independent, has written an article which lands quite a few good punches on the current religious scene, particularly with reference to the plots to murder the Mohammed cartoonist and the Pope's... continue

Facing Off on Facebook

Article by   March 2010
Mrs. Peel has brought this article to my attention.  Once again, it highlights the problematic nature of the exhibitionism inherent in Facebook-type media.... continue

The Stain that Stays

Article by   March 2010
All the fuss surrounding Tiger Woods' potential return to golf has left me wondering about how times have changed.   There was a time when it was key for public figures to keep private sleaze private; if it slipped into... continue

Don't Disagree but....

Article by   March 2010
I don't disagree with what Sean says; but I repeat: the `aha' moment is not application; it is not the end point of the sermon; it is not sufficient in itself to communicate the imperative; it certainly is not where... continue

Slouching to Bethlehem

Article by   March 2010
Derek's comments on a certain kind of Reformed preaching are spot on.  If the game is simply to get from Text A to Bethlehem, what do you do with a book like Judges?  Preach 200 sermons which essentially say `This... continue

The Mystery Source Is....

Article by   March 2010
Karl Barth, as correctly identified by James from Edinburgh, who also raises the question as to why Barthian preaching is, by contrast with the quotation, often deathly dull.My theory is that neo-orthodox writing on preaching is often brilliant because it... continue

A Teaser on Preaching

Article by   March 2010
Here's an interesting quotation: "Preachers must not be boring.  To a large extent the pastor and boredom are synonymous concepts.  Listeners often think that they have heard already what is being said in the pulpit.  They have long since known... continue
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