Category Archives: Church History
Crabs, turtles, & Christendom
Really, really interesting article on First Things by Matthew Milliner, writing about the relationship between the gospel and culture, and the whole matter of Christian culture. HT: Justin Taylor
Reformation Day: People changed by Romans 3
Today is Reformation Day. On October 31st 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Cathedral in Wittenberg. This standard procedure for engaging debate would prove a little more inflammatory than Luther thought possible at the … Continue reading
Reformation Day: People changed by Romans 2
Today is Reformation Day. On October 31st 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Cathedral in Wittenberg. This standard procedure for engaging debate would prove a little more inflammatory than Luther thought possible at the … Continue reading
Reformation Day: People changed by Romans 1
Tomorrow is Reformation Day. On October 31st 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Cathedral in Wittenberg. This standard procedure for engaging debate would prove a little more inflammatory than Luther thought possible at the … Continue reading
Seriously disconnected
I’ve just had my attention drawn (thanks Ros) to this interesting interview with Dr Garry Williams, conducted as he began working for the John Owen Centre. I had the privilege of being taught by Garry during his time at Oak … Continue reading
Friday Calvin: On Paul on Genesis 21
“We know that the true sons of God are born of the incorruptible seed of the word: but when the Spirit, which gives life to the doctrine of the Law and the Prophets, is taken away, and the dead letter … Continue reading
Fridays are for Calvinism
2009 marks 500 years since the French reformer John Calvin was born. There are a variety of things going on around the world, and around the internet marking this anniversary, for example see here and here and here. Calvin was … Continue reading
Reformation Day: Cheap grace
Scanning through the 95 theses, it is interesting to note that Luther’s initial concerns were largely to do with the cheap grace offered in indulgences and the like, and the way in which this would work against promoting true repentance … Continue reading
Reformation Day: Scripture Alone
Today is reformation day. On this day in 1517 Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the cathedral in Wittenberg, apparently a regular debating practice at the time, yet one which in the providence of God sparked … Continue reading
