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Category Archives: Reformed Theology
Eschatology, Poythress, and the Hallelujah Chorus
I hope to write in the next 18 months a short booklet on eschatology. I have written some papers in the past, but have not been able to provide a general outline, specifically of the postmillennial hope, and its contrast … Continue reading
Posted in Eschatology, Music, N.T. Wright, Psalms, Puritans, Quotes, R.J. Rushdoony, Random Thoughts, Reflections, Reformed Theology, Theological Thoughts, Theonomy
Tagged amil, Baptism, corinthians, discipled, eschatology, postmil, premil, reign
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Avoid the Language of “Already, and Not Yet”
Since I have been deeply involved in the eschatology debate for over ten years, had some of my works published in other eschatology websites, interviewed postmillennial authors, and have been in the healthy business of proselytizing premils to the postmil … Continue reading
Authorship Thoughts
Over the years both in undergraduate and graduate studies I have been exposed to a host of New Testament authorship issues. I have been bombarded with alternative authorship theories on every New Testament book. From Mark to Paul, everything has … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Puritans, Reflections, Reformed Theology
Tagged apostle, authorship, divine inspiration, papyri, Paul, philippians, Romans, spirit, writing
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The Ways of God
The ways of God confound the human mind. One would expect a divine finger to snap and create the world instantaneously. But he took his time and artistically prepared his home in six days. One would expect that God would … Continue reading
The Ethics of Creation
When God made the world he made it in divine priority. He made all things with an agenda, and to use the oft-repeated line, “he saved the best for last.” He made man on day six, and at the end … Continue reading
It’s Worth Defending
Evangelicals overall do a fine job at defending the trivial but struggle to defend the hard things. Machen observed long ago in his monumental Christianity and Liberalism that “it appears that the things that are sometimes thought to be hardest to defend … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Cults/JW's & Mormons, Random Thoughts, Reflections, Reformed Theology, Resurrection, Revelation
Tagged christianity, Liberalism, Machen
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We Need New Ears and Eyes
I began my day reading through Jim Jordan’s magnum opus, Through New Eyes. Jim is a dear friend and we have worked together for three years (09-11). I have literally read and listened to hundreds of articles, sermons, & lessons. If Jim … Continue reading
Posted in James Jordan, Psalms, Quotes, Random Thoughts, Reflections, Reformed Theology, Theological Thoughts
Tagged Bible, Body, books, church, communion, Culture, eschatology, faith, God, Hermeneutics, James B. Jordan, Jesus, love, Narrative, politics, psalms, Scriptures, Through New Eyes
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Should Reformed People Read N.T. Wright?
It doesn’t happen quite often, but once in a while when I recommend a book or a quote by N.T. Wright on facebook, I will receive a question that goes something like this: “Do you approve of N.T. Wright? Do … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, N.T. Wright, Random Thoughts, Reflections, Reformed Theology, Theological Thoughts
Tagged church, Jesus, John Piper, Justification, Kevin Vanhoozer, N.T. Wright, New Perspective, NTW, Old Perspective, Paul, politics, Providence Church, Reformation, Reformed, religion, Resurrection, Should we read N.T. Wright, spirituality, Theology, Trinity, unity, Wisdom, Wright said
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You are a Sinful Wretch!
This is what sonship proponents and some extreme Calvinists have declared to their congregations again and again. But is this a true biblical teaching in light of the redemption of Christ? My old seminary friend, Jake Belder, has done a … Continue reading
Liturgical Strategy
The worship of the Church accomplishes work in the world. Battles are won or lost as a result of how our churches worship God. Too often we act as though our differences over liturgy were simply differences over decoration, instead … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Preaching, Quotes, Reflections, Reformed Theology, Word/Sacrament
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God Before the Reformation
Things were falling to the ground long before Newton described how they did so, and men were being put right with God long before the Reformers were included in their number. {Douglas Wilson, Mother Kirk, 30}
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Reformation Sunday: The God the Reformers Believed!
People of God, this is the Sunday when we consider the Protestant Reformation. It would be easy this morning to use our code words, the famous Latin Solas of the Reformation[1] that shaped the Western Christian world, we could emphasize … Continue reading
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Dead Man’s Bones
“If we exist to defend a 16th century event—however noble that may be—while not looking to Jesus, resting in Jesus, and honoring Jesus with our lives, then our tradition is nothing more than dead man’s bones.” -From this Lord’s Day … Continue reading
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The Abuse of Introspection
Some people dwell so much on their sinfulness that they find themselves constantly bombarding their status with doubt. Am I really a Christian? Am I worthy? These questions are not atypical of those who grow up in environments where internalized … Continue reading
Posted in Counseling/Pastoral Issues, Psalms, Puritans, Reformed Theology, Theological Thoughts
Tagged Doubt, Instrospection, salvation
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Jason Stellman Resigns from the Presbyterian Church in America
The news of Stellman’s departure is one that adds a great fuel to the current debacle occurring in the PCA. The PCA is having an identity crisis. This event adds to an already fragmented denomination. Stellman, a staunch opponent of … Continue reading
A Reformation Sermon: Returning to the Ancient Paths
Up to this point in history there has not been a greater moment of biblical revival known to mankind. The Reformation was such a wholistic and influential movement that no less than every sphere of life in Europe was affected, … Continue reading
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Baptismal Regeneration?
Craig Higgins writes in a footnote: When I have been asked if I believe in baptismal regeneration, I simply say, “not in the way that is commonly understood in evangelical circles.” No one in the Reformed tradition has taught that baptism automatically … Continue reading
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Merit or “Entitlement” in Reformed Covenant Theology
Here is the lengthy response to Klinean covenantalism in Kerux Journal.
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Expecting too much from a text…
Vickers makes an interesting observation in the beginning of his discussion on imputation.[1] He argues that the debate over the imputation of Christ’s active obedience tends to expect too much from a single text. Thus, critics and advocates of the … Continue reading
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Revelation 20: The Triumph of the Church and the Humiliation of the Old Serpent; A Brief Exposition, Part 2
Editor’s Note: The entire paper is available in word format, including bibliography. Paper: revelation-20.doc A Defense of Postmillennial Eschatology in Revelation 20 There is a general consensus within the Reformed tradition concerning the beginning of Christ’s kingdom. Amillenialists and Postmillennialists … Continue reading
Revelation 20: The Triumph of the Church and the Humiliation of the Old Serpent; A Brief Exposition, Part 1
The significance of Revelation 20 cannot be underestimated. Scholars have pondered the exegesis of this passage for centuries. Consequently, three positions have emerged. The first position is Premillennialism. The word “millennialism”[1] means a “thousand years” mentioned six times in Revelation … Continue reading
Infant Baptism Debate: White vs. Strawbridge–Thoughts and Theological Considerations
Editor’s note: I have updated this post to add a few more thoughts on the debate (11-10-07). I have just heard the debate between Baptist author/apologist James White vs. Presbyterian minister and author Rev. Gregg Strawbridge. Throughout my theological life, … Continue reading
Posted in Baptists, Covenant Theology, Family, Reformed Theology, Word/Sacrament
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The God who relents and Federal Vision Theology
The topic of the “immutability” of God has gone through various adjustments and disputations in these last 20 years in the church. In the past, older commentators seemed to close their theological eyes to such difficult passages (God “repented,” “relented,” … Continue reading
Posted in Covenant Theology, Ethics, Federal Vision, Reformed Theology
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A Reformed View of Apologetics, Part 2
One of the assertions of a Reformed view of apologetics is that apart from God’s revelation, man cannot account for anything, or as Van Til once put it: “…the atheists cannot account for accounting.” It is the “voluntary revelation” of … Continue reading
Bullinger and covenantal status…
Many in the Southern Presbyterian[1] tradition deny that infants born in covenant homes are to be welcomed in the full life of the church.[2] In fact, some even assume that they are not to receive any covenant privileges until they … Continue reading
Simon Chan on Justification by Faith
Chan writes: But the Pauline doctrine of justification by faith has a more objective & communal character. It is not only about the individual’s acceptance before a righteous God but is also concerned with the larger, corporate issue of Gentile … Continue reading
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Simon Chan on Justification by Faith…
Chan writes: But the Pauline doctrine of justification by faith has a more objective & communal character. It is not only about the individual’s acceptance before a righteous God but is also concerned with the larger, corporate issue of Gentile … Continue reading
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On the Evangelical Misconception of the Love of God
The evangelical world is plagued by love-o-mania. If you want to be a bit fancier you could say, Agapo-mania. The majority of people who believe in God today believe that He is a loving being. It is an undeniable fact … Continue reading
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The Need for Continuing Reformation
One of the slogans of the Reformation has been that the Reformed Church is “always reforming.”1 This can be a dangerous enterprise, yet, if we pursue it carefully we can be constantly aware of our limitations as scholars, students, and … Continue reading
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Library Lounging
A beautiful day here in Orlando. While my wife attended a Bible Study, I spent a considerable amount of time in the local library. What a treasure! I bought 8 books for $7. I read another 40 pages of Murray’s … Continue reading
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Resurrectio et Vita 