Archive for August 2017
John Woodbridge’s lecture on theologian Carl F.H. Henry
Yesterday we highlighted an interview with TEDS historian John Woodbridge. Today we’d like to draw your attention to a lecture Dr. Woodbridge gave on the 20th century theologian Carl F.H. Henry. This lecture was given back in 2013 at the Carl F. H. Henry Centennial Celebration at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Read MoreInterview with John Woodbridge on the History of Biblical Authority
The Forum of Christian Leaders recently interviewed John Woodbridge, Professor of Church History at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, about the nature of biblical authority and its history. Woodbridge is one of the leading historians of our day and his book, Biblical Authority: Infallibility and Inerrancy in the Christian Tradition, is one of the best books…
Read MoreThe Fruit of the Reformation
Recently a series of messages were given at The Forum of Christian Leaders on the Reformation and its theology. Speakers included Mike Reeves, Lindsay Brown, Hans Bayer, and Leonardo De Chirico. Come back tomorrow for an interview TFCL did with John Woodbridge.
Read MoreThe Luther Treasure Trove (Matthew Barrett)
Theological and historical dictionaries can be, ironically, terribly unhelpful. Too often they are kept on the shelf in that rare chance that they might be consulted. When they are consulted, the reader is left with such a basic introduction to the topic investigated that there are far more questions than answers. And so they collect…
Read MoreGetting the Gospel Plough Going: The Case of Hugh Latimer
In the new issue of Credo Magazine, “The English Reformation,” Sam Fornecker contributed an article titled, “Getting the Gospel Plough Going: The Case of Hugh Latimer, Bishop of Worcester.” Samuel Fornecker (M.Div, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) is an assistant minister at All Saints Little Shelford, and a PhD candidate in historical theology at the University of…
Read MoreComing soon… “The Reformation of the Family”
The next issue of Credo Magazine is coming soon! Stay tuned in the weeks ahead for “The Reformation of the Family.”
Read MoreThe holiness without which no one will see the Lord
In the recent issue of Credo Magazine, “The English Reformation,” Michael Nelson has reviewed Sinclair Ferguson’s new book, Devoted to God: Blueprints for Sanctification (Banner of Truth, 2016). Michael Nelson is the pastor of First Baptist Church in Grandview, MO. Nelson begins his review: Sanctification can be a confusing concept to many believers. With the…
Read MoreWho was the Father of the English Bible?
Who was the Father of the English Bible? In the recent issue of Credo Magazine, “The English Reformation,” Joseph Carmichael answers this question, introducing us to William Tyndale. Joseph V. Carmichael is Pastor of New Covenant Presbyterian Church in Selma, AL and faculty member of Birmingham Seminary’s Montgomery, AL campus and Eastwood Christian School. Here is the start of…
Read More“A setter-forth of Christ’s glory”: The witness of Thomas Cranmer
The new issue of Credo Magazine is here: “The English Reformation.” Michael A.G. Haykin has contributed a robust introduction to the life and legacy of Thomas Cranmer. His article is titled, “‘A setter-forth of Christ’s glory’: The witness of Thomas Cranmer.” Dr. Michael A.G. Haykin is the Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality and…
Read MoreWrestling with Incurable Cancer
Over at Faith Radio, Todd Billings was interviewed about his new book, Rejoicing in Lament: Wrestling with Incurable Cancer and Life in Christ. In the interview Billings reflects on what it was like to be diagnosed with terminal cancer and why the lament psalms became so important in his life. You can listen to the…
Read MoreVintage Timothy George: The 2017 Kistemaker Lectures and the Witness of Four Reformers
Timothy George, Dean of Beeson Divinity School, is well-known for his outstanding writings on the Reformers and his many lectures on the Reformation. This year Reformed Theological Seminary invited George to give the Kistemaker Academic Lecture Series. No surprise here, but the lectures were vintage George! Dr. George decided to lecture on “RETRIEVAL FOR THE…
Read MoreMichael Reeves interviews John Piper on ‘A Peculiar Glory’
John Piper was recently interviewed by Michael Reeves about his new book, A Peculiar Glory: How the Christian Scriptures Reveal Their Complete Truthfulness. Piper makes a robust argument for the self-evidencing nature of the Bible. John Piper is the founder of Desiring God Ministries, and was for many years Pastor for Preaching at Bethlehem Baptist Church…
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