Dear believer, I desire to write you about something with which you are well acquainted: affliction. Much has been written on affliction by our forebears. A good part of it you have known for a long time. For example, you…
Two Dangers That Lead to Destruction It is one thing to say that we believe in the sovereignty of God, but another thing to live that out in a world that often seems meaningless. No sooner has the Preacher told…
Two Dangers That Lead to Destruction It is one thing to say that we believe in the sovereignty of God, but another thing to live that out in a world that often seems meaningless. No sooner has the Preacher told…
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…
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…
One of the first people that I hope to meet in heaven is the Scottish theologian Thomas Boston, who was the subject of my doctoral research in church history. [1] I admire the man for the depth of his theology. …
One of the first people that I hope to meet in heaven is the Scottish theologian Thomas Boston, who was the subject of my doctoral research in church history. [1] I admire the man for the depth of his theology. …
My colleague Guy Davies has drawn my attention to an article by Peter Masters in which he accuses virtually every professing Calvinist in America of being worldly and promoting worldliness. The article begins with a swipe at Hansen’s Young, Restless…
The myth of the secular Shakespeare continues to cast a long shadow over most people’s perception of Shakespeare’s plays. Until I inherited the Shakespeare course in my department halfway through my career, I assumed that despite certain Christian patterns and…
