As I have begun reading the new edition of Cornelius Van Til’s The Defense of the Faith I was reminded that he affirms a doctrine many people in our day … Read more→
Archive for July, 2008
Jesus at the Wedding, Jesus the Bridegoom
Today I am preaching at the wedding of a good friend. The text I am planning to preach is John 3:22-31–John the Baptist’s declaration about the supreme excellence of Jesus … Read more→
Westminster and Enns Joint Statement
Westminster Theological Seminary and Peter Enns have issued a joint statement. As of August 1, 2008, Professor Enns will “discontinue his service” at the seminary.
The More Things Change The More They Stay The Same
As I continue to read through Iain Murray’s splendid volume Lloyd-Jones: Messenger of Grace I have been blessed and strengthened by the example set by the good doctor ML-J. … Read more→
John Gerstner on Justification by Faith
The Ligonier Ministry Blog has been posting sections of John Gerstner’s book Theology for Everyman. So far they have posted several chapters of this book. These can … Read more→
Another One Bites the Dust
I finally finished reading David Wells’ latest book, The Courage to Be Protestant: Truth-lovers, Marketers, and Emergents in the Postmodern World. It is a good and eye-opening … Read more→
Westminster Reading List
Westminster Theological Seminary has updated its helpful pre-seminary reading list. I read the former version of the list prior to coming to seminary and it benefited me tremendously. … Read more→
John Piper on What Will Happen to Politicians If They Do Not Give Glory To God
John Piper offers some thoughts on what kinds of things might happen to a politician if he does not give glory to God when he is praised for his speeches. … Read more→
Vos on the Historical Reliability of Scripture
Gary Johnson reminded us of an article by Geerhardus Vos, published in the Princeton Theological Review 4.3 (July 1906), that dealt with the historical reliability of Scripture. With all the … Read more→
An Up-To-Date Van Til
It just arrived in the mail! Yes, it is here. The new, fourth edition of Cornelius Van Til’s The Defense of the Faith. This is the third … Read more→