Archive for November 2017
Luther’s Exegetical Writings (Matthew Barrett)
The year 2017 is quickly coming to an end and with it the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Should our study and appropriation of the Reformation, its theology, and its call back to the scriptures stop in January, well that will only demonstrate that we have not understood the Reformers at all.…
Read More“Translating the Bible from William Tyndale to King James” by Gerald Bray
Yesterday we highlighted two lectures by Paul L. Maier on Luther and the Bible, given at the Dunham Bible Museum. Today we turn your attention to yet another DBM lecture, this time by Gerald Bray, titled, “Translating the Bible from William Tyndale to King James.” Gerald Bray is research professor of Divinity History and Doctrine…
Read MorePaul Maier on Luther and the Bible
Each year the Dunham Bible Museum hosts a different lecturer on a theme related to the Bible. This October they hosted Paul L. Maier who gave two messages on Martin Luther and the Bible. Dr. Paul L. Maier is the Russell H. Seibert Professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University and a much-published author…
Read MoreThe Reformation of Education and the Christian Family by David Murray
In the recent issue of Credo Magazine, “The Reformation of the Family,” David Murray has contributed an article titled, “The Reformation of Education and the Christian Family.” Dr. David Murray is Professor of Old Testament and Practical Theology at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. He is also pastor of Grand Rapids Free Reformed Church. He was…
Read MorePrayer of thankfulness from The Valley of Vision
The following is a prayer of thankfulness from The Valley of Vision. Happy Thanksgiving! O My God, Thou fairest, greatest, first of all objects, my heart admires, adores, loves thee, for my little vessel is as full as it can be, and I would pour out all that fullness before thee in ceaseless flow. When…
Read MoreJeremiah’s Surprising Call to Thanksgiving
What does the prophet Jeremiah have to do with Thanksgiving? In this Thanksgiving sermon Joel Beeke turns our attention to this prophet to help us understand what gratitude looks like.
Read MoreThe importance of reading for the ministry
Why is it so important for pastors and seminary students to read? How should the discipline of reading inform the ministry? What type of books should one be reading? These are the type of questions John MacArthur and Iain Murray address in this 2017 Shepherd’s Conference discussion, aiming to help students and pastors alike cultivate…
Read MoreWorking for God’s Glory (Michael Horton)
This year Michael Horton spoke at the Ligonier National Conference on the theme “Working for God’s Glory.” Given our emphasis this year on the solas of the Reformation, including Soli Deo Gloria, Horton’s message is of great relevance. Reformation extends to all matters of life, including theology, church, home, and society. This session outlines the…
Read MoreReformation at the movies: A review of recent Reformation documentaries (Timothy Raymond)
The new issue of Credo Magazine is unique, drawing our attention to an aspect of the Reformation often forgotten: The Reformation of the Family. Today we would like to highlight Timothy Raymond’s article, “Reformation at the Movies: A Review of Recent Movie Documentaries.” Timothy Raymond is an editor for Credo Magazine and has been the…
Read MoreMartin Luther and the knowledge of God
Last time we saw how Martin Luther taught that self-knowledge is essential to the proper worship of God. He then went on to show that we need to know about God’s ‘character’ in order to sustain the life of faith. I would also point out not only how these things are true…but also how godly,…
Read MoreGoing to church with Martin (Paul Helm)
I came across this passage from Luther’s Bondage of the Will not long ago: So it is not irreligious, idle, or superfluous, but in the highest degree wholesome and necessary, for a Christian to know whether or not his will has anything to do in matters pertaining to salvation. `Indeed, let me tell you, this…
Read MoreWhat’s up at ETS? Inerrancy, Christology, Sola Scriptura, Calvin, and Nicaea (Matthew Barrett)
Next week, November 15-17, is the annual meeting for the Evangelical Theological Society in Rhode Island. The theme is: “The Heritage of the Reformation.” David Dockery, President of Trinity International University, is this year’s program chair. The presidential address will be given by Sam Storms (Bridgeway Church / Enjoying God Ministries). Plenary Speakers include Gwenfair…
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