Helm on Definitions
Paul Helm has posted an excellent little piece on what definitions do and don’t do. A few quotes: “Berkhof’s definition is not an attempt to replace the language of the Psalms or of any other language, or to be cleverer…
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Depressing and makes me shudder for the old country
History is important; but the current distaste for history doesn’t fill one with much confidence that this kind of thing can be reversed.
Conspiracy Theory
Having spent a jolly couple of days reading through pages and pages and pages of web-based Holocaust Denial while simultaneously gagging and preparing a chapter for a book on historical method, I confess to being totally depressed by the number…
First Class Forever
As a loyal Philadelphian, I was more than a little pleased to see the design the U.S. Postal Service unveiled last week for its permanent stamp. The cost of postage will continue to rise, I am sure, but this image…
The Bible and the Public School
Reformation21 readers should be sure not to miss the April 2 cover story in Time magazine: “Why We Should Teach the Bible in Public School.” David Van Biema is much too cautious about the possible dangers, as he sees them,…
Luther (Easter Week, 1529) commenting on Christ’s prayer, “Father forgive them…”
“There are two kinds of sinners. The first are the evildoers, who do not believe, and the arrogant saints. The second are those who believe in forgiveness through Christ. We are indeed sinners but under the shadow of Christ’s merit…
Canterbury Tales
Rodders, nice one but you can’t fool me! That ole April Fool thing — had it sussed before I discovered it cost $999. Knew strait’way that you’s were kiddin. Something that sharp would be worth at least a couple o’…
What will they think of next???
I see Inspirational Technologies have produced a GPS system that allows you to locate a church of your preference, to avoid those embarrassing moments on holiday when you show up at the first church you come to on the Sunday…
R. C. Sproul reviews N. T. Wright
Don’t miss R.C. Sproul’s review of Evil and the Justice of God in this issue.
Psalmody: A Taxi Driver Speaks Out!
Ref 21 has once again drawn on the deep theological waters of the London cabbie community by inviting a leading Reformed taxi driver to comment on psalms in worship. Today’s guest columnist is Ian Anderson – no, not the lead…