Blogs by Ligon Duncan

J.C. Ryle, meditating on Luke 10:17-24: "We learn, from this passage, how ready Christians are to be puffed up with success. It is written, that the seventy returned from their first mission with joy, "saying, Lord, even the devils are... continue

Recently, I tweeted my appreciation for T.H.L. Parker's Portrait of Calvin. I have had the little book since the days of my doctoral studies in Britain (my copy is a little hardback, published by SCM and bought second-hand - it... continue

This year the reformed world has seen a number of books and conferences related to the life and work of John Calvin.  For instance, Derek and I will be participating in the "Calvin 500" in Geneva next week.  Of course, many... continue

After indicating her support for the nomination, commenting on Sotomayor's outstanding academic credentials and predicting that she is a "shoo-in" for the Supreme Court, Paglia makes this passing comment about her famous "wise latina" bloviation: "But Sotomayor's vainglorious lecture bromide... continue

A group of evangelical students at Erskine has recently launched a website to bring the attention of the proper church authorities to some important institutional issues there. Given Carl's very legitimate concerns about websites, blogs and online semi-ecclesiastical petitions, I... continue

Hope to see you there, along with Al, Rick, Steve and Phil. And, btw, registration for T4G opens on May 1.... continue

As I write, Thabiti is debating a Muslim on the subject "Who Is God and How Are We Saved?" The Muslim representative chose the topic! God is sovereign and gracious, isn't he? I won't disclose the location for obvious reasons.... continue

You may be encouraged by this CMDA interview with Andrew Jamison, who was on US Airways flight 1549 that crash landed in the Hudson River in NY last month, and his wife Jennifer. They give a strong Christian witness. Andrew and Jennifer are both... continue

I had the privilege and joy of preaching and lecturing at Grove City College on Monday and Tuesday. More about that later. One of the joys of this was being about to renew fellowship with old friends, including Dr. T.... continue

Call in for Derek Thomas' webcast on Calvin, the Institutes and the ref21 "Blogging the Institutes" plan. You're invited to join the conversation. Simply call today  to 1.888.660.9535 (between 1-2:00pm EST). More information: here.... continue