>I have a been reading a lot about a 19th century American theologian named John Williamson Nevin. He isn't well known. Not overly influential, not like Edwards, Whitefield, Wesley, Finney, Hodge, Machen, etc. He taught at a small German Reformed Seminary in Mercersburg, PA, where he also served as the President of Marshall College (later … Continue reading >Why We Should Reject Pragmatic Arguments
>Song of the Week
>This weekend, Luke's request for dessert having not eaten his dinner prompted my "How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat!" The kids looked at me like I was nuts, then I had to sing a few lines which made Lynn look at me like I was nuts. Oh well. Pink … Continue reading >Song of the Week
>Catechism #46-49
>Question #46: What do you mean by saying, "He ascended to heaven"? Answer: That Christ, while his disciples watched, was lifted up from the earth to heaven and will be there for our good until he comes again to judge the living and the dead (Luke 24:50-51; Acts 1:9-11; Rom. 8:34; Eph. 4:8-10; Heb. 7:23-25; … Continue reading >Catechism #46-49
>Fallible Collection of Infallible Books
>The past three or four weeks in the Poiema ACG have been dedicated to discussion on the canonization process. It's been incredibly challenging. I like certainty and neat, tidy doctrines. Thinking about the canon defies attempts for certainty (at least based on any proofs) and tidiness.When you look at the criteria for canonicity (NT), you'll … Continue reading >Fallible Collection of Infallible Books
>Song of the Week
>Great song by Van Halen (makes me think of one of my favorite corney movies - Better Off Dead)Van Halen, "Everybody Wants Some"