Blog 73: 2.10.14 – 2.10.20
2.10.14 to 2.10.20Somehow the myth persists that the Old Testament has no clear doctrine of the afterlife. Apparently, the scholars who believe this have never read Calvin, because the Institutes…
Philip Ryken
Blog 72: 2.10.8 – 2.10.13
It is sometimes thought that whereas the blessings that God gave to his people in the Old Testament were earthly, the blessings that he promises to give his New Testament…
Sermons from Eric Alexander. . .
. . . are now available on the Internet. This is very good news, indeed. With his customary humility, Rev. Alexander has been somewhat reticent to broadcast his sermons more…
A Prayer for Pastors, Part 6
From weakness of judgment, from the indecision that can make no choice, and the irresolution that carries no choice into act, strengthen our eye to see and our will to…
Fujimura Comes to Philadelphia
Makoto Fujimura has opened a solo exhibit entitled “Olana-Psalms of Ascent” at Philadelphia’s White Stone Gallery (in Manayunk). The exhibit features new devotional works that have not previously been displayed…
Blog 71: 2.10.1 – 2.10.7
John Calvin is a covenant theologian. That is to say, he comprehends the whole biblical teaching on salvation under the category God’s gracious covenant for the redemption of his people…
A Prayer for Pastors, Part 5
“From moral weakness of spirit, from timidity, from hesitation, from fear of men and dread of responsibility, strengthen us with courage to speak the truth as our ministry requires, with…
The Doctrine of Scripture in a Modern Age
I am very high on the latest book by Steve Nichols, with Eric Brandt: Ancient Word, Changing Worlds. Simply put, it is the best, clearest, and most reliable historical overview of the…
He Qi
The Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College currently features a show of art by the contemporary Chinese artist He Qi (pronounced huh-chee). He Qi’s vibrant paintings (color on paper) feature…
The New Calvinism
For those who haven’t seen it yet, David Van Biema has a piece in the latest issue of Time magazine about the resurgence of Calvinism as a culture-shaping theology. Despite…