Blogs by Derek Thomas

Paul Helm has posted his analysis of N. T. Wright's ordo salutis on his blog. His conclusion?"With the help of the distinctions between temporal and logical order, and events and states, we are able to see that Wright's view of... continue

Pod Boghal, Head of Communications at the British side of UCCF has sent me an electronic copy of Jim Packer's latest response to recent criticisms of penal substitution. It appeared in NB News, the British Christian Union News magazine. Those wishing to keep up... continue

My attention has been drawn to a DVD of Bach's Mass in B Minor sponsored by Soli Deo Gloria (www.SDGmusic.org). The DVD is produced by Virgin Classics and is a performance of Bach's Mass by the Ensemble Orchestral de Paris... continue

Our good friend, Martin Downes (he's Welsh, you understand!) has a fascinating interview with Joel Beeke (President of the Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids) here. If you search the site, you'll also find similar interviews with ligon Duncan... continue

It's been a while since I have blogged. Been on the conference circuit since the end of the semester. I see the Shepherd's Scrapbook continues to blog on my Calvin contribution at the Banner Conference, here. I feel the need... continue

Carl Trueman reflects on the issue in reformation21, here.... continue

I've been slow to respond to Phil's blog about being at Eschenbach's performance of Mahler's Second Symphony, "The Resurrection." Mainly, I have to confess, just sheer envy! I daren't begin my tragic tale of life in Mississippi!  But he raises... continue

For those who owe a debt to John Stott, as I do, you may like to read a brief appreciation of his influence on me in 1971, here.... continue

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A little late, I know, but you should check out this piece by Tim Keller from Last month's Redeemer Report called, "Ministry Can Be Dangerous to Your Spiritual Health."A sample: "It is also possible that your heart may stay feeling... continue