From the forthcoming book, God Is Our Refuge and Strength: 150 Devotionals Through the Psalmsby Bill Boekestein and Rob Ventura, Published by The Banner of Truth, October 2026 What Is a Psalm? The biblical psalms have always been cherished by…
Editor’s Note: This post contains two essays, the first by Dr. Robert Letham and the second by Dr. Lane G. Tipton. Because these essays interact with David B. Garner’s view concerning the Son’s adoption as set forth in his book…
What if I’m dying while in seminary? Should we still go, or should we return home? That was the question my wife and I were asking ourselves in July 2021, when I was accidentally stabbed with a used drug needle…
In the previous article of this series about chapter 1, paragraph 6, of the Westminster Confession, the subject addressed was the completeness of Scripture which has historically been called the sufficiency of Scripture. It was also shown that B. B.…
In the early 2000’s I had the privilege to teach at Delaware County Christian School, in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, ten miles outside of Philadelphia. I taught a variety of theology and biblical studies courses to 9th thru 12th graders, one…
Would the Son of God have become incarnate had Adam not sinned? Some argue the question is far too speculative and impossible to answer, especially since it is based on a counterfactual. In addition, some questionable teachers have affirmed a…
Reformed covenant theology is known for seeing greater continuity between the Abrahamic, Mosaic, and new covenants than that of older theological systems, such as Socinianism, Anabaptism, and English Antinomianism, as well as newer ones like Dispensationalism. Moreover, Reformed covenant theology…
I love a good ponder. Whether it’s eyes up to the midnight sky, gulping down drafts of galaxy from the clear and cloudless evenings, or pen-planting rows of thought along my journal, I love thinking and reflecting and meditating. When…
Editor’s Note: This article reflects the main ideas of Davenant’s teaching on justification, though some of his careful distinctions and nuances can’t be fully captured in a brief summary. For his exact wording, readers should consult his Treatise on Justification.…
A few thoughts about catechizing children My wife Emily and I found significant challenges in feeding our first baby solid food. Even if we could get her started on the process, it seemed to her too much bother to ever…
