Candidating for Pastoral Ministry
One of the most significant things that my father ever said to me was, “When you come to candidate for a church, remember, the elders... Read More
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Satan, His Gospel and Ministers
A.W. Pink wrote a wonderful little book titled Satan and His Gospel in which he noted: In contradiction to the Gospel of Christ, the Gospel... Read More
Outlook Magazine, a Great Reformed Resource
Last year R. Scott Clark posted a link to The Outlook a magazine of the Reformed Fellowship, Inc. I have viewed and read several of... Read More
From Bavinck to á Brakel: The Certainty of Hope
This year at the Calvin 21 conference I ran into Rev. Bart Elshout, translator of Brakel’s Christian’s Reasonable Service. He’s good people. I asked his... Read More
Theonomy, Two Kingdoms, and a Middle Road
It has become commonplace to read about “Two Kingdoms theology” in the Reformed churches of today. This is a phrase that is neither entirely new... Read More
Turning Water Into…
There is so much rich symbolism in the Scripture, that we sometimes fail to see the depth to which the Holy Spirit will bring us... Read More
Reformation Thoughts on Welfare
In his Calvin in the Public Square: Liberal Democracies, Rights, and Civil Liberties, David W. Hall lists several points regarding Calvin and Luther’s views on... Read More
Batzig Wedding Sermon
For some time now I have wanted to post a link to the sermon that my friend Ed Verbeke preached at my wedding. Ed is... Read More
Gospel of John Sermon Series
For the past three Sunday evenings I have had the enormous privilege of preaching through the first chapter of the Gospel of John. I am... Read More
Calvin 21: The House Wins
Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary held a fine conference this week on Calvin’s enduring significance. Highlights included several fine addresses from Dr. David Murray, Ligon Duncan,... Read More