Marriage, Martin Luther

Unduly Influenced

“One humanist would eventually overshadow all others in Europe. Erasmus of Rotterdam (1469-1536), a man who embodied all the reforming … Continue reading Unduly Influenced

William Ames

Cornerstone and Compendium

“A Brief Forewarning of the Author concerning His Purpose I do not assume that I know all the thoughts of … Continue reading Cornerstone and Compendium

Galatians, R.L. Dabney, Sovereignty of God, true gospel

Which by nature are no gods

“But then, indeed, not knowing God, you served as slaves [to] the ones by nature not being gods” (Galatians 4:8; … Continue reading Which by nature are no gods

Church History

History in the Concrete

“A historic personage is one in whom the spirit of an age [zeitgeist — CD], or a church, is MORE … Continue reading History in the Concrete

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Contrasting Companions

True Christians do not closely or familiarly associate with those who hate Jesus Christ. “If anyone does not love the … Continue reading Contrasting Companions

Church History, William Perkins

Pernicious Patterns in History

“[W]e ought to get help from orthodox Christian writers, not only from modern times but also from the ancient church. … Continue reading Pernicious Patterns in History

Church History, Reformed Irenics

Enterprising Class of Theologians

W.G.T. Shedd commenting on Origen (underlining mine): “At the same time he [Origen] was always ready to attempt the difficult … Continue reading Enterprising Class of Theologians

2 Timothy, true gospel

What do all Christians without exception believe? (Part 2)

Does EVERY SINGLE SAVED (REGENERATE) PERSON WITHOUT EXCEPTION believe immediately and inevitably upon regeneration, that the entire Bible is the … Continue reading What do all Christians without exception believe? (Part 2)

true gospel

An Everlasting Name

In the true gospel of Jesus Christ, the triune God makes for Himself an Everlasting Name by delivering, saving, justifying, … Continue reading An Everlasting Name

true gospel

What do all Christians without exception believe? (Part 1)

What do all Christians without exception believe? By “Christian” I mean EVERY SINGLE SAVED (REGENERATE) PERSON WITHOUT EXCEPTION. What are … Continue reading What do all Christians without exception believe? (Part 1)