No Country for Old Men?
Last month I had the privilege of giving a short series of lectures to a group of orthodox ministers who are members of a mixed denomination. By ‘mixed’ I mean a denomination which tolerates a broad range of teaching in…
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No Country for Old Men?
Last month I had the privilege of giving a short series of lectures to a group of orthodox ministers who are members of a mixed denomination. By ‘mixed’ I mean a denomination which tolerates a broad range of teaching in…
Lightning strikes
Apparently York University was hit by lightning last week. In and of itself, that fact may be of minor meteorological interest; but given that the General Synod of the Church of England was meeting there to discuss the possibility of…
Vatican Files no. 12
The Vatican, a Nest of Crows? Every institution has its problems and conflicts.It is part of the fallen human condition to create on-going clashes between people, offices, and services that should work together. Sin is also able to create evil…
Vatican Files no. 12
The Vatican, a Nest of Crows? Every institution has its problems and conflicts.It is part of the fallen human condition to create on-going clashes between people, offices, and services that should work together. Sin is also able to create evil…
Reformed and Baptist: the third wave
Not long ago, the good Dr Trueman took up the question of why the label ‘Reformed’ is more often associated with Baptists than with Presbyterians. I appreciated the irenic tone of Carl’s answer (appreciably and appreciatedly different to the caustic…
“Come, merciful and mighty God”
C.M. (Brent) Come, merciful and mighty God, And break these hearts of stone: Your word the heavenly instrument,The power yours alone. These stubborn wills conform to yours;To feeble minds give light;Put fire into these empty hearts;Exert your gracious might. Give…
New biography on Schaeffer
The latest in EP’s Bitesize biographies is a lovely 144 pager on Francis Schaeffer. Mostyn Roberts does a great job recounting the biography of the man and also giving a main outline of his thought. Its an honest book and I found it more…
Saddle sores
Before Dr Trueman lifts his battered hindquarters out of the saddle to engage with Graham Harrison and Peter Lewis, might I offer a brief sop to his troubled soul? I happened to be present when Graham Harrison delivered his material…
Engaging with Lloyd Jones again
There have been two reviews of Engaging with Lloyd Jones by two of the Doctor’s good friends. The first by Peter Lewis who is the minister of Cornerstone Church, Nottingham and who preached at Lloyd Jones’ memorial service is largely…