Reformation21

Two months left, still plenty of time to get some reading in. I wanted to be compliant, though late, with Derek's request to report on our summer reading list. And, now that Rodney Trotter's on my trail, I need allies. Thabiti and Friends, or as it is officially known as: Glory Road: The Journeys...

This year the reformed world has seen a number of books and conferences related to the life and work of John Calvin. For instance, Derek and I will be participating in the "Calvin 500" in Geneva next week. Of course, many who would love to attend a Calvin conference will not be able to make the...

For the record, I have never been to Las Vegas, nor intend to go--unless, the PCA ever plans to hold GA there. Then, I will become a ruling elder at my church, and, then, I will go. As for now, the closest I've ever been is reading Richard Mouw's lovely Calvinism at the Las Vegas Airport. George C...

Trueman is too hurt by Justin's link to criticism of Rachel Maddow to respond himself, and so asks simply that we feel his hurt as he processes the pain. And as to Steve Nichols and his criticism of CRT's cynicism about the media: I am told that numerous Las Vegas casinos are so impressed by his...

I always knew it, Carl harbors deep conspiratorial suspicions regarding the media. So fundamentalist. It took the death of Jackson to bring them to the surface. Alas, my reflections on the death of Jackson took a different turn. I was shocked that it pushed to page 18 of the paper the death of...

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 are now conducting brainwashing (or `re-education') sessions...

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 there is only one question that plagues my mind: Does...

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 and they have made a download of Carl's...

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 and Reformed , as well as every internet site...

Ref21 readers might be interested to read (obviously well edited) reports of a speech made by a member of Duke Street Church ( in South West London), a high court judge on the family issue. He had taken part in a BBC documentary which they axed because of its outspoken defence of marriage as an...