On being selfish
One of the many lessons we’re hoping our kids learn is the standard one on not being selfish. A hard lesson for them, especially since I am so selfish my self. We all are. I was reminded of this yesterday…
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Summer trips and Summer reading
Now that I am back from my holiday in Florida it’s time to resume blogging. One of the highlights of our trip was to hear R.C. Sproul preaching in his church in Sanford; his exposition of Matthew 6:25-34 was uplifting…
Van Til, Oliphint and apologetics
Two recent additions to the Van Til corpus have been published by P&R Publishing. Both volumes have now been annotated and provide for the reader explanations and definitions of concepts, ideas and terms. These additions should go a long way…
Good Books
Check out the Summer Sale at Westminster Seminary Book Store. There are some great deals available.A few of my recommendations:The Literary Study BibleThings That Cannot Be ShakenEngaging the Doctrine of GodThe Devoted LifeTotal TruthBreaking The Idols of Your HeartWhat Jesus…
Review of The Legacy of John Calvin
2009 ushers in the 500th anniversary of the birth of Genevan Protestant Reformer John Calvin. A conference is scheduled to be held in Geneva next summer and several books are slated for release in commemoration of the grand occasion. Two…
Interview with Bartel Elshout
Dr. Derek Thomas interviews Bartel Elshout on his translation of “The Christians Reasonable Service” by Wilhelmus a Brakel. DT: Bart [1] , you translated into English, from its Dutch original, the four-volumed work, The Christian’s Reasonable Service by Wilhelmus à…
Pastors, watch your stage props
Check out this story from Fox News: Jeff Harlow, the senior pastor at Crossroads Community Church, broke his wrist when he lost control of the motorcycle at the start of Sunday’s second service, driving off a 5-foot platform and into…
One Great Predominant Affection
“The Gospel brings for admittance to the very door of our heart, an affection which once seated upon its throne, will either subordinate every previous inmate, or bid it away…In the Gospel we so behold God, as that we may…
Steady As You Go
Reformed Theological SeminaryCommencement Address – May 16, 2008Rev. Alistair Begg “Steady As You Go” – 2 Timothy 4: 1-8 We hear the Word of God again; this time in Second Timothy and in chapter 4. “In the presence of God…
Steady As You Go
Reformed Theological SeminaryCommencement Address – May 16, 2008Rev. Alistair Begg “Steady As You Go” – 2 Timothy 4: 1-8 We hear the Word of God again; this time in Second Timothy and in chapter 4. “In the presence of God…