“A Polemic Book”
“Men tell us that our preaching should be positive and not negative, that we can preach the truth without attacking error. But if we follow that advice we shall have to close our Bible and desert its teachings. The New…
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No more lonely nights….
It seems that Trueman’s one man war against the frappucino swilling navel-gazing soul patch wearing `Everything’s like, totally awesome and, y’know let’s like change the name of our church to `The Happening’ and stuff!’ brigade is gaining ground. Check out…
Come back, Alan Bennett, all is forgiven!
Check out the latest piece of post-Stryper/Christian hair rock scholarly hirsutological analysis of the Old Testament here. Dr Jue, esteemed church historian at Westminster Seminary brought it to my attention and has already recommended it to the Bookstore there…
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 addition to providing a basic definition of the doctrine–there is…
Why So Serious?
“We meet it most [a general ecumenical outlook] in the form of an all-pervasive climate of opinion which dislikes anything that is really distinctive in doctrine or in life, which demands, indeed, ever less emphasis on doctrine, on definition, or…
Revival and Controversy
“Every true revival is born in controversy, and leads to more controversy. That has been true ever since our Lord said that he came not to bring peace upon the earth but a sword. And do you know what I…
Poor Derek
So Derek’s in New York? Not to instill within him a spirit of envy (Still a ly sin? Or, was it downwgraded to venial?), but I just so happen to be in Spanish Wells, Bahamas, speaking at a conference with…
Sometimes it’s how you say it
That’s a lesson I still find myself learning. I know that I can be sarcastic at times. I also know that some folks hate sarcasm and often times for good reason. As someone who has a gift for gab it…
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 of the Second Commandment. One of Calvin’s arguments is historical:…
Truth is never in fashion
I like Mark Driscoll even though some of his words and methods drive me a bit crazy. Nevertheless I rejoice in his commitment to Scripture and sound doctrine. I am also reminded of the fact that as much as I…