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Scott Swain

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The catholic Luther: two resources

I thought I might interrupt Ref21’s ongoing series on John Wesley’s view of Christ’s descent into hell by mentioning a couple of resources related to another uncontroversial theologian: Martin Luther.…

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Jonathan Edwards and the freedom of the will

Jonathan Edwards’ Freedom of the Will has exercised considerable influence on contemporary Reformed thought about divine sovereignty and human freedom. For many, Edwards’ work represents the gold standard of Reformed…

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Ends of the incarnation

Christmas (along with Good Friday, Easter, Ascension, and Pentecost) is one of five “evangelical feast days” that celebrate key moments in the Son of God’s saving mission. On these days,…

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Ref21’s postmillennial turn

On many occasions in my younger days I imagined what it would be like to be “left behind”–to walk into an empty house after school, perhaps, only to discover that…

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For the Lord is good

“Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!” (Ps 34.8) The goodness of God is a topic that repays careful contemplation. Vast tracts of biblical teaching are devoted to…

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In which I respond to Frank Turk

Last evening’s post was flagged by the Turkish police. Apparently, it was deemed unsafe for the little ears. I’m not quite sure why. But I do have a guess. Perhaps…