Praise for T.H.L. Parker’s “Portrait of Calvin” and a few little caveats
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…
Ligon Duncan
PRTS – Joel Beeke – Calvin for the 21st Century
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…
Paglia on Sotomayor’s “wise Latina” comment, and feminism
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…
Issues at Erskine
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…
PCRT Philly starts Friday
Hope to see you there, along with Al, Rick, Steve and Phil. And, btw, registration for T4G opens on May 1.
Pray for Thabiti’s Faithful Witness to the Lord Jesus
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,…
Blog 35: 1.16.9 – 1.17.2
Calvin reminds us in 1.16.9 that though all things are ordained by God’s plan yet the events of our lives and world often look to us as if they are…
The Sovereignty of God and US Airways 1549
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…
Blog 34: 1.16.4 – 1.16.8
For Calvin, providence means God governing, not merely watching, his creation (1.16.4). Calvin is emphasizing that providence entails more than “bare foreknowledge.” It involves God’s will, and his acts. Nor…
Grove City College
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…