Theologians in Exile
I have just been listening to a new CD recording of Gaelic songs celebrating the work of one of our island’s great poets, Murdo Macfarlane. He lent the expressiveness of his native Celtic tongue to his poetry, with the result…
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Atheists in London fail to pay up
A campaign to place the advertisement, “There’s probably no God. Now stop worrying and get on with your life” on London buses failed because subcribers failed to come up with the money to pay for it. See the story here.
Why I Love an Ordination Service
This past Lord’s Day evening, our church saw the ordination of Rev. Gabriel Fluher. Gabe is a recent graduate of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and has been a most outstanding intern at our church for the last few years. We have…
Pinch-hitting for Babe Ruth
Well, my Lord’s Day afforded an opportunity for growth – in humility. I had the privilege of preaching at First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, SC, where Sinclair Ferguson is the Minister. Sinclair was in town (but leaving for Scotland today for…
On being selfish
One of the many lessons we’re hoping our kids learn is the standard one on not being selfish. A hard lesson for them, especially since I am so selfish my self. We all are. I was reminded of this yesterday…
Summer trips and Summer reading
Now that I am back from my holiday in Florida it’s time to resume blogging. One of the highlights of our trip was to hear R.C. Sproul preaching in his church in Sanford; his exposition of Matthew 6:25-34 was uplifting…
Van Til, Oliphint and apologetics
Two recent additions to the Van Til corpus have been published by P&R Publishing. Both volumes have now been annotated and provide for the reader explanations and definitions of concepts, ideas and terms. These additions should go a long way…
Interview with Bartel Elshout
Dr. Derek Thomas interviews Bartel Elshout on his translation of “The Christians Reasonable Service” by Wilhelmus a Brakel. DT: Bart [1] , you translated into English, from its Dutch original, the four-volumed work, The Christian’s Reasonable Service by Wilhelmus à…
Steady As You Go
Reformed Theological SeminaryCommencement Address – May 16, 2008Rev. Alistair Begg “Steady As You Go” – 2 Timothy 4: 1-8 We hear the Word of God again; this time in Second Timothy and in chapter 4. “In the presence of God…
Steady As You Go
Reformed Theological SeminaryCommencement Address – May 16, 2008Rev. Alistair Begg “Steady As You Go” – 2 Timothy 4: 1-8 We hear the Word of God again; this time in Second Timothy and in chapter 4. “In the presence of God…