Over the weekend I had the opportunity to work through the first volume of Geerhardus Vos’s Reformed Dogmatics, which is devoted to theology proper (i.e., God’s being, attributes, and triunity; God’s decrees; and God’s “natural works” [naturae opera] of creation…
My name is Otis Pickett. By the sound and reading of my name, you might think my parents were either huge Motown fans or fans of the 1978 film Animal House (“Otis…..my man!!!”). You might also assume, as do most…
This post continues a discussion that began yesterday, discussing overture 7 (found here) To read the first part of the article, please see here ~ Editor 3. Robert Dabney and American Presbyterianism These protections were not only adopted in American…
Today and tomorrow we will be looking at Scott Seaton’s article. This will be of particular interest for those preparing to attend the PCA General Assembly in a few weeks ~ Editor The accused party may be allowed, but shall…
It is a good practice for Christians to plan ahead for some rich reading experiences during the leisure time that summer often affords. To this end, I would like to recommend some wonderful books that have the especially high virtue…
Can justification ever be revoked if someone is justified? There are many reasons why this is impossible. I want to offer two (and perhaps some others in a future post). First, because we are justified by faith alone. Second, because…
Like many, I have appreciated both letters from my friends, Bryan Chapell and Rick Phillips, about our common denomination, the Presbyterian Church in America. The wisdom that both have shared from their particular locations makes me thankful to belong to…
You’re in a faithful church, but someone complains about this, that, and the other, and so wants to leave. What do you say? #1 I agree this church isn’t perfect… #2 This is a perfect church, why would you leave…
Christena Cleveland, Disunity in Christ: Uncovering the Hidden Forces that Keep Us Apart. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2013. $13.99 Christena Cleveland’s Disunity in Christ is an important read for those who–in an increasingly pluralistic yet no less segregated society–call church…
In our last two articles, we’ve been dealing with various objections that continue to be offered against a Covenantal approach to apologetics. The objection that we considered last time needs more explanation and discussion that we were able to give…
