>John Williamson Nevin was born in 1803 near Shippensburg, Pennsylvania to Martha and John Nevin. John Sr. was a well-educated Presbyterian (Scotch-Irish) farmer. According to his biographer Theodore Appel, John considered it “an important part of his youthful training and worthy of note” that he grew up on a farm “in the midst of a … Continue reading >John Williamson Nevin – His Life
Author: Daniel Waugh
>John Williamson Nevin, Part 1
>I finished up a paper on John Williamson Nevin today. I don't always share my papers, but Nevin was very challenging, and very encouraging to me. So, with modifications, I'll share my paper over a series of posts.John Williamson Nevin is a nineteenth century theologian little known in the contemporary evangelical world. If he were … Continue reading >John Williamson Nevin, Part 1
>Tug of War Over Jesus
>In response to a newsweek article on a meeting of moderate Christians to think through, in preparation for the 2012 campaigns, a response to the religious rights rhetoric, Jason Stellman (Creed Code Cult) raises the questions, "How ought the Reformed Christian to react to all this? What should be our response to learning that, come … Continue reading >Tug of War Over Jesus
>Song of the Week
>I love "The Little Drummer Boy" and I love Bob Seger (what can I say, I'm a Chevy guy again). The video is so cool, I had to post it. If you don't like it, close your eyes.Bob Seger, "Little Drummer Boy"
>Catechism #53 & 54
>Question #53: What do you believe concerning "the Holy Spirit"?Answer: First, he, as well as the Father and the Son, is eternal God. Second, he has been given to me personally, so that, by true faith, he makes me share in Christ and all his blessings, comforts me, and remains with me forever (1 Gen. … Continue reading >Catechism #53 & 54
God Entranced 