Dear John, Happy Birthday
I couldn’t let the day pass without wishing John Calvin a very happy 500th. He reminds us that theologians serve at the pleasure of God, in gratitude for him and for his glory. He reminds us that theologians serve the…
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In Praise of Men
Today I received an e-mail from a friend known to many at First Presbyterian Church, Peter Jones. In it he recalled meeting Cardinal Ratzinger (now Pope Benedict XVI) in the Vatican some twenty years ago. Peter related how he had…
In Praise of Men
Today I received an e-mail from a friend known to many at First Presbyterian Church, Peter Jones. In it he recalled meeting Cardinal Ratzinger (now Pope Benedict XVI) in the Vatican some twenty years ago. Peter related how he had…
Calvin500 (5)
Day 5: and more sermons: Ted Donnelly with a superlative exposition of the closing verses of Romans 8 (if you can get a hold of this sermon you should); Hywel Jones on the Elihu narratives in Job (making the case…
Shakespeare and the Geneva Bible
Shakespeare’s indebtedness to the Bible is a subject of neglect in mainstream Shakespeare scholarship. This is surprising, inasmuch as the relevant data has been compiled by a coterie of Shakespeare scholars, most notably Naseeb Shaheen in his book Biblical References…
Shakespeare and the Geneva Bible
Shakespeare’s indebtedness to the Bible is a subject of neglect in mainstream Shakespeare scholarship. This is surprising, inasmuch as the relevant data has been compiled by a coterie of Shakespeare scholars, most notably Naseeb Shaheen in his book Biblical References…
Calvinism: Best Drunk Shaken
There are few things as refreshing as a large glass of pure orange juice. However if you forget to obey the advice on the carton – best drunk shaken – the experience is rather less than it could be. Without…
Twins at Calvin500
Phil Ryken trying to be me outside St. Pierre Cathedral, Geneva. Day 4 and 3 more sermons: Geoff Thomas on election, Joel Beeke on the church and Martin Holdt on Psalm 100. “How can you know if…
Is Hurt Mail the New Hate Mail
Years ago, I tried (and by general consent failed) to develop as my party trick an impersonation of the Hollywood actor, Christopher Walken. When I donned his identity, I just said the one line: “I’m going to hurt you.” To…
Is Hurt Mail the New Hate Mail
Years ago, I tried (and by general consent failed) to develop as my party trick an impersonation of the Hollywood actor, Christopher Walken. When I donned his identity, I just said the one line: “I’m going to hurt you.” To…