The OPC (Orthodox Presbyterian Church) is in the process of ratifying a new “Directory for Worship.” It is available on-line by clicking an appropriate link here. The purpose of this essay is to bring some arguments against the proposed revision to the church. Continue reading…
Theology
The book “Reformed” is Not Enough created quite a stir a few years back, inspiring Continue reading…
The book of this title is by Steven Boguslawski (see biblio. info at end of this post). From the title, one might expect a book full of “quotes on jews,” but actually, it is a theological Continue reading…
At issue here is a practice, reported in some quarters, of Deacons assisting in Continue reading…
Ken Ham and his associates regard the Mosaic commandment against incest Continue reading…
This continues the review of Ken Ham et al, One Blood: I continue with item 1 Continue reading…
One Blood, a book by Ken Ham, C. Wieland, and D. Batten (see detail at bottom) is a creationist attack against “racism.” Continue reading…
This book (see biblio info at bottom) is an introduction to “media ecology” by Continue reading…
Attached is an mp3 of a Sunday School on Heidelberg Catechism 83-85, Continue reading…
Attached is the mp3 of a Sunday School lesson I taught yesterday on Heidelberg Catechism 81-82, including a discussion of Wilson’s (and others’) paedo-communion doctrine Continue reading…
His book Respectable Sins starts off with a few orientation chapters, the burden of which is to show: You are already a saint Continue reading…
The author was a prominent Church of Scotland man Continue reading…
The thesis is that the “Easter belief” of the early Christians (a) refers intentionally to a literal, physical (not merely spiritual) raising of Jesus from the dead, and (b) the mode and breadth of this belief can only be explained on the hypothesis that that is what actually happened. The thesis is pursued in specific and detailed interaction with the Leben Jesu literature, most of which denies the resurrection. The characteristic emphasis that we would expect from Wright is Continue reading…
It behooves us to take an opening stance on the volcano Continue reading…
Biblical scholars have debated the meaning and types of sacrifices given in Scripture. Calvin says there are two types, sin offerings and offerings of worship (Inst. 4. 18. 13). Aquinas maintains there are three: burnt offerings, sin offerings and peace offerings (ST IaIIae 102.3). Their division differs according to their emphasis. Calvin is more concerned with the purpose of the sacrifice and Aquinas more with how the victim’s carcass is disposed. Both have their merits (and demerits: neither seem to recognize the atoning element in all sacrifices), but for reasons that will become obvious, I shall follow Aquinas. Continue reading…
