One of the striking things about popular representations of public executions in the eighteenth century is the contrast between the French and the English approach. French artists typically ignored the gathered crowd and focused in detail on the face of…
One of the striking things about popular representations of public executions in the eighteenth century is the contrast between the French and the English approach. French artists typically ignored the gathered crowd and focused in detail on the face of…
Q. 21: What is true faith? A.: True faith is not only a sure knowledge whereby I hold for truth all that God has revealed to us in his Word, but also a hearty trust, which the Holy Spirit works…
If, as Paul say, the law is not faith (Gal. 3.11-12), the one excludes the other. So the law is quite different from faith. And so justification is by faith alone. Calvin is sensitive to language, particular over the question…
It seems Trueman spoke truth when he alluded to an invasion of the Iguanamen in his recent `Thank God for Bandit Country.’ Here is proof positive that his own denomination has been infiltrated by creatures from the planet Iguanadon who…
Our church has been enjoying a terrific Vacation Bible School (thanks to our ladies!). We have especially enjoyed the musical contributions of Lig Duncan’s mom, wife, and the wives of his two brothers. I have dubbed them the “Duncanesses”. But…
Mark Sanford the Governor of South Carolina admitted today in a press conference that his recent camping trip in the Appalachians was actually an adulterous romp in Buenos Aires. I confess my cynicism regarding politicians flares up in moments like…
Our friend Martin Downes, has written a fascinating volume comprised of interviews with (among others) several members of the Ref21 blog team (Ligon Duncan, Sean Lucas, Carl Trueman, Iain D. Campbell and myself). Risking the Truth is published by CFP…
In his attack upon Osiander Calvin adds that while ‘Christ, as he is God and man, justifies us’, nevertheless Christ’s righteousness is a work of the Saviour’s human nature, the fruit of his obedience. This is another reason why it…
I am going to try to comment only once more on the Jon and Kate situation (see previous post HERE). I confess that I did watch the fiasco Monday evening. As every person in the known world knows by now…
