Many thoughts spring forth at the mention of John Calvin. Many, like myself, think of a measured, Scripture-focused, historically minded codifier of Reformed theology. Others may think of a symbol of a theology they strongly…
Historical Context The fourth century would mark the end of the open persecution of Christianity. The Edict of Milan in 313 A.D. would make it a legal religion to practice in the Roman Empire. Surviving…
This thought comes from my reading of Historical Theology by William Cunningham. Cunningham (1805–1861) was a Reformed theologian and church historian who served as Principal of New College, Edinburgh. Here is the quote: “I have…
In a world where everything changes—cultures, governments, churches, and even our own hearts—Scripture presents us with a God who does not. The doctrine of divine immutability teaches this simple but profound truth: God cannot cease…
The first book I chose to read for my course in Reformed Historiography was Historical Theology by William Cunningham. Cunningham (1805–1861) was a Reformed theologian and church historian who served as Principal of New College,…
Serious reading has rarely been a silent or passive exercise. Historically, it was done with ink close by and margins left intentionally wide. For centuries, Christians have read with pen in hand—underlining, questioning, clarifying, sometimes…
And a leper came to him, imploring him, and kneeling said to him, “If you will, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him and said to him, “I will; be clean.” And…
We live in a polarized age. Nearly every subject—religious, political, or social—seems to be marked by deep divisions. Physical fitness is no exception. In recent years, particularly in the wake of COVID-19, some have developed…
Some people have a natural interest in history. Digging deeply into past wars, empires, and ancient civilizations is an enjoyable pastime for them. For others, studying history may only be considered useful as a sleep…
In my prior blog post on Sola Scriptura (that can be found here), I offered a brief overview of the doctrine, making both a biblical and historical case for it. I did not attempt to…
“The Old Testament in Hebrew (which was the native language of the people of God of old), and the New Testament in Greek (which at the time of the writing of it was most generally…
The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the only infallible rule for Christian doctrine (2 Tim 3:16–17; 2 Pet 1:21). Everything we are to believe about God is found in the Scriptures….
In my previous two blogs, I offered some suggestions for fruitful personal and family worship. Following this pattern, I will now offer some suggestions for fruitful corporate worship, or worship on the Lord’s Day. The…
In my previous blog, I offered some suggestions for fruitful personal worship. I cited the Westminster Confession of Faith to highlight that the Bible gives us three primary ways that we should worship God. The…
