Westminster Seminary California and the Confessions

I've been enjoying this new book which summarizes the history of Westminster Seminary California: A New Old School, edited by W. Robert Godfrey and D. G. Hart.  Since Andrew and I graduated from WSC over five years ago, both of us have a vested interest in this book.  One emphasis of this book is a …

Horton on Theology

 Great stuff here by Michael Horton in The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way. "...It is the goal of good theology to humble us before the triune God of majesty and grace.  ...The older theologians of the Reformation and Post-Reformation eras were so convinced that their interpretations fell far short of …

Preaching Sola Fide Better

Hywel Jones has two outstanding chapters in Covenant, Justification, and Pastoral Ministry ed. Scott Clark (Phillipsburg: P&R, 2007).  While both are solid, I think his chapter on preaching should be required reading for all preachers who love the doctrines of grace.  Here are a few of my favorite quotes from this chapter called "Preaching Sola Fide Better." "The aim …

Christ and Culture Conference: Friday/Saturday (WSC)

  You're not going to want to miss this: Westminster Seminary (California) is hosting a conference entitled "Christ, Kingdom, and Culture" - discussing these things from a confessional Reformed perspective.  Date: Friday/Saturday - Jan 15/16 at the WSC campus in Escondido, CA.  Go here for more info.  Speakers include Michael Horton, Dennis Johnson, Robert Godfrey, David VanDrunen, and …

New Podcast From Westminster Seminary California

You'll want to add "Office Hours" to your podcast list.  Listeners can subscribe to Office Hours on iTunes and via their website.  Rumor has it they're giving free books and stuff away! From the seminary website: Season I of Office Hours introduces you to the faculty of WSC through personal, 30-minute interviews, discussing biblical and exegetical …