October 31st, 2017
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In last week’s post I gave the first four reasons why I write: to be a good steward, to improve my communication skills, to improve my teaching, and to make helpful contributions to the church’s ongoing discussion of doctrine. In this week’s post, I conclude with the final three reasons.
October 24th, 2017
Over the years I have had a number of people ask me why do I write theology books and essays, so I figured I’d do the expected thing and write an answer! I don’t know why other people write, but I have my own reasons.
October 17th, 2017
Reformed churches have a long-standing reputation for being the “frozen chosen.” There are a number of historic factors that contribute to this well-known but mistaken characterization including a concern for the purity of doctrine, worship practices that are fitting for the majesty and holiness of the God we worship, and a desire to use church discipline in a biblical but nevertheless pastoral manner.
October 10th, 2017
When new seminarians first begin their theological education I suspect they are overwhelmed with the tidal wave of new terminology that comes their way.
October 6th, 2017
On February 9-10, 2018, Dr. David VanDrunen will be speaking at the All Saints Reformed Presbyterian Church Conference in Richmond, VA.
On January 28, 2018, Dr. David VanDrunen will be preaching at Oceanside URC in Carlsbad, CA.
On January 21, 2018, Dr. David VanDrunen will be preaching at Oceanside URC in Carlsbad, CA.
On December 9, Dr. Estelle will join Rev. Danny Olinger on WLie 540 am in New York, NY.
On November 3-5, President Joel E. Kim will be speaking at the Hanbit Presbyterian Church Conference in San Diego, CA.
October 5th, 2017
The biblical truth of justification—that God declares guilty lawbreakers forgiven and right in his sight by his grace alone, on the ground of Jesus’ blood and righteousness alone, as they trust Christ alone—has enormous ramifications for pastoral ministry.
October 3rd, 2017
The Fall 2017 WSC in OC event took place on September 23 and 30 and was a great success!
On November 14-15, Dr. Simon Gathercole will be welcomed as a conference speaker on campus for a two-day lecture series.
In my time as a pastor I regularly encountered people who were in dire straits—unemployed, homeless, struggling with addiction, and the like. I feel sorry for people when they suffer and always did what I could to render assistance.
October 2nd, 2017
The WSA welcomes Guest Lecturer Michael Morales on October 5.
WSC will welcome Dr. Jennifer Herdt on October 23 and 24 as the annual Women in Theology Lecturer.
September 28th, 2017
Perhaps the first post-Apostolic use of the New Testament verb “to justify” (δικαιyω) occurs in 1 Clement, written just after 100 AD to the same Corinthian congregation to whom Paul had written half a century earlier.
September 26th, 2017
When Christians hear of the cruciform life they think that misery and sadness will mark their lives. All we have to do is read through the Bible and we quickly find the heart-wrenching cries of the saints.
September 22nd, 2017
WSC has launched a brand new mobile app full of resources
September 21st, 2017
One does not often think of Hebrews when it comes to the doctrine of justification—we normally go right to Paul’s writings. But Hebrews actually contains much teaching that contributes significantly to the broader doctrine of justification by faith alone.
September 19th, 2017
On January 5-6, 2018, Dr. David VanDrunen will be presenting his paper at the Annual Meeting Society of Christian Ethics.
