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Category: Reformed

  • Hart on the Regulative Principle and the Transformation of Society

    In a recent post at the Old Life Theological Society, Darryl Hart provides some observations on the relation of the Reformed churches to society (link). Hart provides an unusually astute observation: This is a key difference between paleo- and neo-Calvinists (not to mention other Presbyterian transformers of cutlure [sic]). In the case of old Calvinism,…

  • Whose Line Is It Anyway?

    I was amused to note one example of Rome’s improvisational informal magisterium at work to poach another Reformed slogan. It’s not one of the slogans that the first generation reformers used (Sola Scriptura, Sola Fide, Sola Gratia, Solus Christus, Sola Deo Gloria), but one that became popular in the 17th century: “Ecclesia reformata quia semper…

  • Why Did They Burn the Reformers?

    The William Tyndale web site has provided a re-print of an article by J.C. Ryle, on the topic, “Why Were Our Reformers Burned?” (link) There are a number of OCR/transcription errors in the article, but the points it makes are important, and often forgotten. -TurretinFan To God be the Glory!

  • Three Part Series on Reformed Theology

    I recently came across this three-part series on Reformed Theology, specifically focusing on Sola Scriptura. I believe the speaker is R. C. Sproul. Unfortunately, the sound is not well synchronized with the video, or wasn’t when I watched it. Part 1[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfg1lMDHblU&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1] While I didn’t catch any glaring errors in the presentation, I wouldn’t suggest listening…

  • Reformed Website in Indonesian

    I happened to come across a Reformed Website from Singapore, presented in the Indonesian language (link to site). For those whose first language is Indonesian, this resource may provide some further assistance. -TurretinFan UPDATE: Corrected “Malay” to “Indonesian” thanks to helpful comments (see the comment box). To God be the Glory!

  • Dr. Godfrey on Sola Scriptura

    Dr. W. Robert Godfrey provides an excellent introduction to Sola Scriptura (here), one of several key doctrinal issues that separate Reformed Christians from Roman Catholics. To God be the Glory!

  • Reformed Rap

    If you enjoy the “rap” genre, and theological songs, this is a well-done example of Reformed rap. http://www.youtube.com/v/N2xyaUnkkZg&hl=en Caveat. There is simply no place for this in worship on many levels. It’s a Reformed song, but the musical style does not seem to be (a) suitably reverent (at least not given the connotations of the…

  • Not the Reformed View?

    In a recent quarrelsome and ad hominem post, Rev. “Trey” Austin, III has the gumption to suggest (with the title of the post) that Dr. White’s view in a recent radio debate with Steve Gregg is “not the Reformed view.” Nothing could be further from the truth. After receiving well-deserved chiding from Dr. White in…

  • Nun Pro Tunc

    Apparently the number of nuns (and monks) in the Roman Catholic Church has been on a steady and strong decline since Vatican II, although the overall membership of the RCC has continued to steadily increase. During the reign of John Paul II, the ranks of the nuns declined by about 25%, and a new report…

  • Reformed Musings Recommends …

    … the Confessional Presbyterian Journal (link). This journal sounds like a great antitode to a lot of the inept modernity that has been circulating in Presbyterian circles these days. I hope it takes off! -Turretinfan To God be the Glory!