Blogs by Carl Trueman

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

In reflecting further on the issue of accountability, I have noticed a rhetorical trick played by some of the fellows who have caused controversy recently.  If you look at Furtick's Hey, Haters or Macdonald's Elephant Room 1 video, the most... continue

A theme which has preoccupied me for over a decade now is that of accountability.  It first came to my attention in the late 90s and is something with which I have wrestled ever since.   It was ultimately what drove... continue

There is an interesting statement about the Trinity by Gospel Coalition council member and regular contributor, James Macdonald, with reference to his invitation to T D Jakes to speak at a conference.  I quote the relevant section:I affirm the doctrine... continue

The man with the imprimatur of the gospel great and the gospel good does do hospital visitation -- but only once you've died.What is more disturbing?  His philosophy of pastoral ministry or the fact he is apparently welcome in apparently... continue

I read 2 Cor 6 this morning.  Then, in an idle moment, my attention was brought to Phil Johnson's latest post over at Pyromaniacs.   As usual, the good doctor nails it.  And I was more sickened than I have... continue

Time was that the megachurch was not highly thought of by those who claimed the name Reformed or looked to the Reformation for their historical inspiration.  This was consistent with two basic concerns which had high priority for the Reformers:... continue

A reader from Scotland sent this link in this morning, on the subversive nature of belief in modern culture.As a postscript, the reference to Richard Dawkins is interesting.  Back home the other week, I watched a BBC documentary on P... continue

It is now some sixteen years since the disaster that was `The Nine O'Clock Service.'  This was the name given to an Anglican church in Sheffield which had started as a signs and wonders gig, gone Anglican, morphed into an... continue