Law and Gospel

(click this link to view the original article) by John M. Frame             It has become increasingly common in Reformed circles, as it has long been in Lutheran circles, to say that the distinction between law and gospel is the key to sound theology, even to say that to differ with certain traditional formulations of [...]

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How a Christian Can Read Any Old Testament Passage

Outline of G. K. Beale and Sidney Greidanus — See Below *   The Basic Presuppositions of the Redemptive Historical Christocentric Interpretation of the Old Testament A.  The assumption of corporate solidarity or representation. B.  That Christ is viewed as representing the true Israel of the Old Testament and true Israel, the church, in the [...]

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The Doctrine of the Trinity and the Means of the Christian Mission

  Original posted by Nathan Pitchford  in www.reformationtheology.com.  Not only does trinitarian theology shape the goal toward which the Christian mission is striving; it also clarifies the means which are to be used in the pursuit of that goal. Redemption is ultimately an accomplishment of the triune God; he alone is the doer of the [...]

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It’s Well Past the Time to Get Ready

  IT’S WELL PAST TIME TO GET READY By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Oct 20, 2009 * “The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired [Jesus] that He would show them a sign from heaven. He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for [...]

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Excerpt from ‘John Calvin: Comeback Kid’

Foreword My cousin, Susan, brought my attention to an article entitled ‘John Calvin: Comeback Kid’ by Timothy George posted in Christianity Today on September 8, 2009.  Although I do not fully agree always with some of the  views of the various contributors published in this magazine, may I direct you to view the full printer-friendly article though this LINK, while [...]

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