James D.G. Dunn once referred to the epistle of James as “the most Jewish, the most undistinctively Christian document in the New Testament.” [1] We all know that Martin Luther had serious concerns about the content of the epistle of…
How can we happily contemplate the future life when the access route to it is by death? The natural fear of the dissolution of our bodies surely makes encouragement to contemplate the future life a counsel of perfection. Not for…
I notice Delboy’s link to Trueman’s ordination simply loops back to the same page. Is this proof that blogging is, as we all suspect, mere narcissism? Or is it perchance that Derek wants to deny readers access to Bill Barcley’s…
Derek has commanded us all to offer up our summer reading list. I’m still sorting through which novels to include. In the meantime, I want to mention a new book from our friend Thabiti Anyabwile (who, like me, is one…
Many of the Ref21 bloggers are at Disneyworld where this year’s PCA General Assembly is meeting, Phil Ryken has been spied wearing Mickey Mouse ears. Sean Lucas was heard making a terrific Goofy impersonation and Ligon has not been seen;…
Christians are not the only ones who have discussed the virtue of patience. But what distinguishes biblical teaching from that of the philosophers is the grand sense of purpose and design. Granted pagan philosophers at times saw that affliction tests…
“In Reformed churches, the tradition has been to put the Pulpit in the center because of the centrality of preaching and the Word as a means of grace. The Pulpit is not just a utility stand for the preacher to…
This month’s issue of Modern Reformation (my favorite magazine) focuses on the lasting relevance of John Calvin (2009 is the 500 anniversary of Calvin’s birth). In his article “Is Calvin Still Relevant after 500 Years” Michael Horton explains clearly why…
