The new issue of the Calvin Seminary Forum has an intriguing dialogue among Calvin faculty about the Christian Reformed Church’s impending vote (2012) on whether to adopt the Belhar Confession as a fourth confession of faith (alongside the Belgic Confession, Heidelberg Catechism, and the Canons of Dort). The United Reforming Church in Southern Africa, a [...]
Archive for October, 2010
the gospel and multi-culturalism
Posted in Christian Worldview, Ethics, John Calvin, Politics on October 19, 2010 | 9 Comments »
evangelism and social justice
Posted in Christian Worldview, Politics, Theology on October 18, 2010 | 2 Comments »
The Gospel Coalition is running posts from theologians all week on the question, “How do we work for justice and not undermine evangelism?” I get to contribute on Thursday, though I may just tweet my Amen to what D. A. Carson has already written. There is so much gospel wisdom in what he says–may everyone who [...]
miners and mistresses
Posted in Christian Worldview, Ethics on October 13, 2010 | 2 Comments »
What does it say about the state of marriage today when an accidental sampling of Chilean miners turns up so many with mistresses and children on the side? According to the London Telegraph, at least five wives so far have encountered mistresses who want a stake of the financial windfall coming their lovers’ way. One [...]
Calvin and Reformed theology conference
Posted in John Calvin on October 12, 2010 | 5 Comments »
I significantly revised my class on the theology of John Calvin this fall. It’s a lot more work but also a lot more fun, as I’m using some of the helpful books that were published last year to celebrate the 500 year anniversary of Calvin’s birth. Our class is enjoying: 1. The 1541 Institutes. I [...]
