A Calvinst Prayer for Zack Hunt

Recently, Zack Hunt posted an article in which he expresses his disdain and disgust for the Calvinist model of Divine Agency. He makes the strong statement that this model is “blasphemy against the Spirit disguised as systematic theology” and that the reason it is a “portrayal of God as a serial child rapist, unabashed murderer,… Continue reading A Calvinst Prayer for Zack Hunt

Common Grace… Objections? (4)

I have been asked to engage a brief, four-part series on the subject of Common Grace. This concept, which is present in every Christian tradition to lesser or greater degrees, is especially prominent in Reformed theology. This is the final in our four-part installment discussing Common Grace. I wanted to close by acknowledging that there are some… Continue reading Common Grace… Objections? (4)

Review of Reformation Study Bible. New King James Version. Orlando: Reformation Trust, 2016. (4)

I was recently blessed to receive a review copy of the much-anticipated revised Reformation Study Bible published by Reformation Trust. This is such a massive resource, that I’ve decided to dedicate several posts to reviewing it. Each post will be dedicated to reviewing a particular aspect of the tome (Book introductions, maps/charts, articles, study notes, etc).… Continue reading Review of Reformation Study Bible. New King James Version. Orlando: Reformation Trust, 2016. (4)

The Eternal Appointment

Blessed is the one     who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take     or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord,     and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,     which yields its fruit in season… Continue reading The Eternal Appointment

Common Grace Insights (3)

I have been asked to engage a brief, four-part series on the subject of Common Grace. This concept, which is present in every Christian tradition to lesser or greater degrees, is especially prominent in Reformed theology. Today we will look at some of the Insights that God has given to all humanity as a blessing. These insights serve a… Continue reading Common Grace Insights (3)

Review of Reformation Study Bible. New King James Version. Orlando: Reformation Trust, 2016. (3)

I was recently blessed to receive a review copy of the much-anticipated revised Reformation Study Bible published by Reformation Trust. This is such a massive resource, that I’ve decided to dedicate several posts to reviewing it. Each post will be dedicated to reviewing a particular aspect of the tome (Book introductions, maps/charts, articles, study notes, etc).… Continue reading Review of Reformation Study Bible. New King James Version. Orlando: Reformation Trust, 2016. (3)

Common Grace Institutions (2)

I have been asked to engage a brief, four-part series on the subject of Common Grace. This concept, which is present in every Christian tradition to lesser or greater degrees, is especially prominent in Reformed theology. Today we will look at some of the institutions that God has given to all humanity as a blessing. These institutions… Continue reading Common Grace Institutions (2)

I See Mark Driscoll Things

As many of you know, in the past I’ve been critical of Mark Driscoll. This started before he resigned from MHC, and has continued through his return to ministry. I was quick to point out that his pornographic visions, coarse and offensive language, pugnacious and aggressive behavior, and a history of quarrel seeking and spiritual abuse… Continue reading I See Mark Driscoll Things

Follow the Pattern of Sound Words

I had the privileged of presenting a paper at the 2018 northeast regional meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society. My paper was an exploration of the Trinitarian language used in the Westminster Confession of Faith and the 2nd London Baptist Confession. Here is the paper and the audio from the presentation, I hope you enjoy.