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
One By One
Not that long ago my dad sought to encourage me by reminding me that “the Kingdom advances one person at a time.” I have to... Read More
The Minister and the Importance of Reading
Charles Spurgeon, in his sermons “Paul–His Cloak and Books,” wrote, “The man who never reads will never be read; he who never quotes will never... Read More
Jonathan Edwards on the Active Obedience of Christ
Jonathan Edwards, as Craig Biehl has aptly demonstrated, frequently emphasized the importance of the active obedience of Christ. The active obedience (as the corollary to... Read More
Herman Bavinck’s Reformed Dogmatics: God Save the Willing
There is a lot at stake in describing regeneration and coming to faith. Above all is the certainty that faith is genuine, leading to eternal... Read More