July 3rd, 2014
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No doubt Simon Peter’s most memorable words were those of his great confession in response to Jesus’ question, “Who do you say that I am?” (Matt. 16:15) “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matt. 16:16).
May 6th, 2014
When I was regularly preparing my weekly sermons I often wondered whether I would make any type of impact upon my church. After all, a pastor will pour anywhere between 10-20 hours of preparation to preach for 30 minutes, give or take.
April 9th, 2014
Seminary taught me of God’s character more than anything else. It showed me that I worship a powerful, perfect and Holy God who ordains all for my good and His glory.
April 2nd, 2014
If the Holy Spirit is at work in my life, shouldn’t I be sinning less? Isn’t that what sanctification means? If so, am I even a Christian when sin is still so present in my life?
March 28th, 2014
On March 6, 2014, sixteen prospective students and guests attended.
March 27th, 2014
Dr. Godfrey, President of WSC, has just had a book review of Jacob Arminius: Theologian of Grace (Oxford: OUP, 2012) by Keith Stanglin and Thomas McCall.
March 26th, 2014
I have never liked being wrong. However, I have reason to be thankful for multiple experiences of being blindingly, flamboyantly, and gloriously mistaken.
March 19th, 2014
Now I am discovering to be content and joyful when I remain unseen.
March 13th, 2014
The digital age is upon us and that means that there is a publishing revolution that is afoot. It used to be that seminary students and ministers had to make a lot of space on their bookshelves for all of the tomes they wanted to own, but with the creation of the e-book, all of a sudden things have changed.
March 12th, 2014
I was able to show this young woman how her story, albeit difficult at the moment, could fit into the story of God and His redemption.
March 5th, 2014
“Before the WDP [Women’s Discipleship Program], we were like dry branches. Now, we are full of leaves.”
February 26th, 2014
Now as a student at a Roman Catholic institution, I have a number of opportunities to reflect upon a theological system very different from my own.
February 19th, 2014
I did not go to seminary to marry a pastor. In fact, I was pretty scared of the possibility.
February 12th, 2014
As I considered the flux and uncertainty of life, the sharp contrast of the character of the Lord came to mind.
February 11th, 2014
During my days in seminary I had a number of summer internships where I learned a some invaluable lessons. One that stands out prominently in my mind was the importance of maintaining a strong work ethic.
February 6th, 2014
Preaching involves teaching, but it is much more than that.
February 5th, 2014
I scanned the recesses of my brain. What had seminary taught me about demonic activity?
January 29th, 2014
This innocent question has rendered many a female student at a complementarian seminary catatonic.
January 22nd, 2014
Today launches a new series on the blog that addresses many interesting questions asked of our female students.
September 9th, 2013
On September 4, 2013, the incoming class for the 2013-14 academic year received their introduction to the Westminster Seminary California community during New Student Orientation, an annual fall event designed to acclimate students to academic policies and student life. The Orientation began with a devotional address by Dr. W. Robert Godfrey, and was followed by…
