Darwin’s Subtitle
In recognition of the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin, the Kairos Journal recently reminded its readers of the subtitle to the evolutionist’s magnum opus, The Origin of the Species. What…
Philip Ryken
Public Crucifixion
Timothy George has a nice piece in First Things about Rick Warren and his inaugural prayer, especially the fact that he prayed in the name of Jesus. At the close,…
Blog 20: 1.12.3 – 1.13.3
After concluding his arguments against idolatry, proving that any use of images in worship is a sacrilege, Calvin turns to a consideration of the Trinity, as taught in Scripture. In…
Blog 19: 1.11.13 – 1.12.2
Calvin continues to make his case against the use of images (icons, crucifixes, and the like) in Christian worship, which he believes to be nothing less than an idolatrous violation…
Blog 18: 1.11.7 – 1.11.12
This section of the Institutes includes one of the most helpful comments that Calvin ever made about the Christian life. “Man’s nature,” he said, “is a perpetual factory of idols.”…
Blog 17: 1.11.2 – 1.11.6
The Institutes is a positive presentation of Christian faith and doctrine. But it is also something more: a polemical response to the Roman Catholic Church, in which Calvin defends the…
Blog 16: 1.9.3 – 1.11.1
It is characteristic of Calvin’s theology in general and of his Institutes in particular to give strong affirmation to the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Generally speaking,…
The Prayer of a Lifetime
In studying to preach Ecclesiastes, I came across this gem in the classic commentary by Charles Bridges, referring to the prayer that the tax collector offers in Luke 18:13: “The…
No, It’s Not a Nascar Event
The Calvin 500 is a major international celebration of the life, ministry, theology, and legacy of John Calvin. The event is scheduled for July 5 to 9 in Geneva, Switzerland. A…
Who Would Jesus Smack Down?
This is the title of Molly Worthen’s article on Seattle’s Mark Driscoll in last Sunday’s New York Times Magazine. It was hard to tell what Ms. Worthen disliked more: Driscoll’s…