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Defining "Semi-Pelagianism" by Theodore Beza
My debate opponent (in an upcoming debate), Dr. T. Kurt Jaros, has suggested that we should define “Semi-Pelagianism” as Beza did. For example, in an interview with Warren McGrew, Dr. Jaros stated: “I think that the term should just be wiped from history and — you know — the new definition of ‘Semi-Pelagianism’ should be…
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Unbalanced "Two Kingdoms" and Political Campaigns
Prof. Clark has a couple of posts up praising Ben Sasse and even including one of his political campaign advertisements (“Ben is a Straight Shooter” | “Ben is Speaking Up About Religious Liberty“). Personally, I can’t vouch for Mr. Sasse (nor do I have any particular criticisms), and that’s not the point of this post.…
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R. Scott Clark on "All Heretics Quote Scripture"
R. Scott Clark today responded on his blog to the comment that “all heretics quote Scripture.” It’s a true statement that simply testifies to the universal recognition of the authority of Scripture. It does not prove what its advocates seem to want to imagine that it proves. R. Scott Clark explains: According to the Reformed…
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"The Real Catholics" – R. Scott Clark and Perkins
R. Scott Clark has posted a series (so far two, I’m not sure if more are in the works) drawn from the works of William Perkins (1558–1602) discussing what constitutes true Catholicity. (part 1)(part 2) In general, both Clark’s and Perkins’ comments are excellent. Clark notes, “Vatican II changed none of the doctrines against which…
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Response to R. Scott Clark's "Parody or Serious Proposal" Post
R. Scott Clark (of whom I’m fond and whose blog I was very glad to see recently restored to life) asked for clarification regarding Larry Ball’s statement: “Historically, the Church has defined the parameters of the civil magistrate and guaranteed its right to redistribute income.” I don’t pretend to speak for Mr. Ball, but I…
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Response to "Why One Should Read Before Writing" by R. Scott Clark
R. Scott Clark kindly responded to my previous post (link) with a post of his own (link). I write to correct a few errors in his post. 1. My State of Mind as to UnderstandingAfter a brief tangent about my pseudonymity, Prof. Clark characterizes my comments as being that I didn’t “understand how [Prof. Clark]…
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Calvin on the "Free Offer"?
I found R. Scott Clark’s very brief post (link) puzzling. He asserts, “Yes, that’s right, Calvin said “offer” (not demand) as in “free” or “well-meant” offer of the gospel.” That’s a rather odd way of putting it. a) Calvin obviously didn’t use English. b) Calvin did use the Latin cognate word to our English word…
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Explanations of Psalmody's Decline
Jonathan Moersch at Detergere has provided an interesting, if cursory, discussion on the causes of the sad decline among American Evangelicals in the singing of the divinely inspired Psalms. (link) H.T. to R. Scott Clark for pointing this out to me (link). -TurretinFan To God be the Glory!