Archive for August 2012
Praying and Groaning
By Paul Helm— I don’t know how it is with you, but I cannot cope with times in services of worship when the minister or leader invites the congregation to ‘spend a few moments of quiet praying for someone in special need’. My mind starts to think about anything or nothing except a person I…
Read MoreKingdom through Covenant
Matt Smethurst over at The Gospel Coalition has interviewed Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry on their new book, Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants. You can read the interview here. Also, if you want to learn more about Progressive Covenantalism you can read part 1 (with Wellum) and part 2 (with Gentry)…
Read MoreOn the New Testament Use of the Old Testament, Part 6
By Ardel Caneday– [Editor’s Note: The previous parts in this series include: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5.] As I reflect upon my many years of teaching the Scriptures, it is right to admit that I have learned more of the Word of God and incarnated it than during all…
Read MorePlease Pray
By Matthew Barrett– Please pray for Diane Schreiner. As you may know, Diane, the wife of Tom Schreiner, was in a serious bicycle accident recently, which resulted in a brain injury. Their son, Patrick Schreiner, has written about the incident and how you can pray. Tom and Diane and have been dear friends to my…
Read More10 Questions with Brian Croft
In the new issue of Credo Magazine, “Old Princeton,” Timothy Raymond, Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, Muncie, Indiana, had the pleasure of talking with Brian Croft, Senior Pastor of Auburndale Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the husband of Cara and adoring father of four children, son, Samuel and daughters, Abby, Isabelle, and Claire. He…
Read MoreCharles Hodge and “Old Princeton” (W. Andrew Hoffecker)
In the most recent issue of Credo Magazine, “Old Princeton,” W. Andrew Hoffecker has contributed an excellent article introducing us to Charles Hodge. Hoffecker’s article is entitled, “Charles Hodge and ‘Old Princeton.’” But first, a little about Dr. Hoffecker. W. Andrew Hoffecker is Professor of Church History Emeritus at Reformed Theological Seminary. Previously he was…
Read MoreNew Books (and Greek Tools) You Should Know About
By Matthew Barrett— One tool I have been really enjoying these past couple of months is the new ESV GreekTools, which is a new module for your ESVBible.org account that makes original language study of the New Testament …well, just awesome! I highly recommend it. Here is what Crossway says about this new online tool:…
Read MoreNew Interview with Michael A.G. Haykin
Credo blogger and Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Michael A.G. Haykin was recently interviewed on the podcast of the “New Books in Christian Studies” website. The subject of the interview is Dr. Haykin’s recent book, The Reformers and Puritans as Spiritual Mentors (Joshua Press, 2012). The interview has been…
Read MoreInterview with Michael Reeves: Delighting in the Trinity
Interview by Matthew Claridge– Today we are pleased to have join us Michael Reeves, theological adviser for Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF), a charity supporting evangelism in higher education throughout the United Kingdom. Michael has written a new book entitled, Delighting in the Trinity: An Introduction to the Christian Faith (InterVarsity Press). Tell us…
Read MoreFred Zaspel’s Preface to Whomever He Wills
Editor’s Note: As a teaser to the book, we would like to make available Fred Zaspel’s preface to Whomever He Wills: A Surprising Display of Sovereign Mercy, edited by Matthew Barrett and Thomas Nettles. A century ago in his Plan of Salvation B.B. Warfield argued powerfully that if a Theist allows the necessary implications of…
Read MoreA Respectful Response to David Allen
By Fred G. Zaspel– While the debate over soteriological Calvinism within the SBC will likely never be resolved in a way that is satisfactory to all, it is a helpful discussion to maintain nonetheless. Each generation must grapple with these doctrines in order better to appreciate the gospel of salvation in Jesus Christ. And it…
Read MoreLegalism or Obedience?
Fred G. Zaspel– Try to imagine it. You are playing a game of Monopoly, and your opponent throws a ten with the dice. Then he picks up his player marker and begins counting his steps. Immediately you realize he will land on the corner — “Go to Jail!” Well, he doesn’t want to land there,…
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