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    • Theology Study Group–On Summer Break
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    • Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation
    • Assurance of our Salvation
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    • St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre
    • R. C. Sproul on Adoption
    • R. C. Sproul on Justification
    • Luther’s Preaching
    • Berkhof on “The Passive Obedience of Christ”
    • Berkhof on “The Active Obedience of Christ”
    • Update on the Theology Study Group
    • R. C. Sproul on “Free Will”
    • Martin Bucer on the Present Reality of the “Kingdom of God”
    • J. I. Packer on Calvinism and Arminianism
    • Louis Berkhof on the “Mode of Baptism”
    • John Calvin on “Infant Baptism”
    • R. C. Sproul on “Adoption”
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    • The Growth of God’s Kingdom on Earth
    • Summer Internship at Redeemer Presbyterian Church
    • Summertime Class: “The Abiding Validity of Reformed Theology”
    • An Exposition of Paul’s Letter to Titus
    • R. C. Sproul on the Covenant of Redemption
    • C. H. Spurgeon on the Covenant of Redemption
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    • The Coming of the Wise Men
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    • A Remarkable Example of God’s Providence
    • With the Pilgrims on the 1st Thanksgiving in America
    • 400th Anniversary: The Pilgrims Arrive in New England
    • Theology Study Group–An Update
    • The Bible: A Firm Foundation
    • Martin Luther on Relationships
    • One Man’s Impact on a City
    • Was the Protestant Reformation Merely a Revolution?
    • The Ongoing Impact of the Protestant Reformation
    • My Two Favorite Quotes about the Reformation:
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    • The Protestant Reformation and Early European Presbyterianism (1500-1650)
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    • Girolomo Savonarola: A Fiery Italian Reformer and Martyr
    • William Tyndale: Father of the English Bible
    • Third Man of the Reformation: Ulrich Zwingli
    • Dr. Martin Luther: Father of the Protestant Reformation
      • Time Line of Key Events in the Life of Dr. Martin Luther:
      • The Day Martin Luther was Kidnapped!
      • Luther’s Hymn: “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”
      • Escape! The Dramatic Story of Katie Luther
    • A Heart Offered to God: The Life and Ministry of John Calvin
      • Time Line of Key Events in the Life of John Calvin
      • After Darkness, Light: John Calvin’s Ministerial Call to Geneva
      • A Night Escape: John Calvin Flees Paris
      • Calvin’s Letter to a Grieving Father
      • Sword Fight! The Courageous Character of John Calvin
      • Calvin’s Doctrine of the Church
      • Fencing the Table: John Calvin’s Defense of the Lord’s Supper
    • Give Me Scotland, Or I Die! The Life and Ministry of John Knox
      • Timeline of Key Events in the Life of John Knox
      • John Knox on the Responsibilities of the “Lesser Magistrate”
      • John Knox as an Inspirational Leader
    • Menno Simons: Leader of the Radical Reformation
    • The Heidelberg Catechism: Comfort for a Troubled Soul
    • The Pilgrim Fathers: Diligent Seekers of Religious Liberty
      • A Dramatic Example of God’s Providencial Will
      • The Pilgrim Colony is Established at Plymouth Bay (Dec. 19, 1620)
      • “Squanto: A Special Instrument of God”
      • The Pilgrim Fathers: Thanking God for His Providential Care
      • The Pilgrim Fathers: Testimonies of the Providence of God
    • Rev. Jonathan Edwards: America’s Greatest Evangelical Theologian
    • David Brainerd: Pioneering Missionary to the American Indians
    • George Whitefield: Zealous Evangelist of the 1st Great Awakening
    • George Washington: Christian, Soldier, and President
    • Count Nicholas Von Zinzendorf & the Moravian Missionaries
    • Rev. George Mueller: Minister to Street Children in Victorian England
    • Missionaries & Martyrs: The Twelve Apostles and other Key Figures in the Early Church
    • Ten Waves of Persecution by the Romans Against the Christians (AD 64-313)
    • Ancient Heretics and Sectarians (Part 1)
    • Ignatius of Antioch: Courageous Martyr of the Early Church
    • The Council of Nicaea (AD 325) and the Development of the Nicene Creed
    • Athanasius: Diligent Defender of the Deity of Christ
    • Aurelius Augustine: Theological Giant of the Early Church
    • Patrick: Missionary-Evangelist to Pagan Ireland
      • Patrick and the Irish Wolfhounds
  • Theology
    • The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible
    • Reformed Theology: Twenty-One Core Doctrines
    • The Doctrine of the Trinity
    • The Sovereignty of God
    • Typical Objections to God’s Sovereignty
    • Ordo Salutis
    • The Passive Obedience of Christ
    • The Active Obedience of Christ
    • Munis Triplex
    • The Federal Vision: A Concise Critique
    • The Distinctive Marks of Presbyterianism
    • The Plateau of Orthodoxy: A Useful Tool for Theology
    • Covenant Theology: A Theological Primer
    • The Three Uses of the Law
    • The Doctrine of Sanctification
    • The Fourfold State of Man
    • Who Owns the World?
    • “This Age and the Age to Come”
    • Sessio Christi: the Session of Christ
    • Will the Wicked be Tormented in Hell for Eternity?
  • Book Reviews
    • Rev. G. I. Williamson’s “Westminster Confession of Faith” (2nd Edition)
    • A Review: Authentic Christianity
    • A Brief Review–Three New R. C. Sproul Books!
    • The Writings of John Calvin
    • John Calvin: A Biography
    • Authority in the Christian Life
    • Calvin, Geneva, and the Reformation
    • Calvin: Origins and Development of his Religious Thought
    • The Calvinistic Concept of Culture
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    • We all have Presuppositions
    • Schaeffer’s critique of Modern Culture
    • Modernism and Postmodernism
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    • Happy 250th Birthday America!
    • A Second Graduate from Redeemer Theological Academy!
    • Remembering Jim Zes: A Life of Faith and Service
    • R. B. Kuiper on Apostolic Succession
    • B. B. Warfield on the Doctrine of Assurance
    • A Reformation Day Sermon: “The Lord is our Fortress” Psalm 46
    • Dr. Voddie Baucham, Jr. passes into Christ’s Presence
    • Our First Graduate from the Theological Academy!
    • How Do You Know When a Person becomes a Martyr?
    • Charlie Kirk: A Christian Martyr
    • Redeemer Theological Academy–Fall Classes (2025)
    • Another Semester Completed at Redeemer Theological Academy!
    • Dr. John MacArthur (1939-2025)
    • Cornelis Venema on “The Session of Christ”
    • A Sermon: “The Glories of Christ’s Ascension” Acts 1:4-11
    • J. I. Packer on Propitiation
    • John Bunyan on the Christian Life
    • Tertullian: Defender of the Faith
    • “Kick-off Dinner” (Fall, 2024)
    • J. I. Packer on God’s School of Holiness
    • A New Class for the Fall Semester
    • Theology Class takes a Summer Break
    • A Sermon: “The Parable of the Lamp” Mark 4:21-25
    • John Murray on the Obedience of Christ
    • John Murray on the Atonement
    • J. Gresham Machen and R. C. Sproul on “Saving Faith”
    • An Update on Redeemer Theological Academy
    • C. H. Spurgeon on Divine Election
    • J. I. Packer on “Prayer”
    • Announcing: Redeemer Theological Academy
    • The Church as a “Witnessing” Community
    • Biblical Theology (Fall, 2023)
    • Fall Theology Class (2023)
    • Why was the Reformation Necessary?
    • The Power of the Word of God
    • A Visit to Hadrian’s Wall
    • A Very Fine Bookstore
    • Scotland Trip (2023)
    • Theology Study Group–On Summer Break
    • C. H. Spurgeon on the Active & Passive Obedience of Christ
    • Dr. Martin Luther on Christmas
    • The Presbyterian Story
    • Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation
    • Assurance of our Salvation
    • Theology Study Group Resumes
    • Calvin on the Need for Reformation
    • G. I. Williamson on Adoption
    • Berkhof on Justification
    • St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre
    • R. C. Sproul on Adoption
    • R. C. Sproul on Justification
    • Luther’s Preaching
    • Berkhof on “The Passive Obedience of Christ”
    • Berkhof on “The Active Obedience of Christ”
    • Update on the Theology Study Group
    • R. C. Sproul on “Free Will”
    • Martin Bucer on the Present Reality of the “Kingdom of God”
    • J. I. Packer on Calvinism and Arminianism
    • Louis Berkhof on the “Mode of Baptism”
    • John Calvin on “Infant Baptism”
    • R. C. Sproul on “Adoption”
    • The Christian Life
    • The Power of God’s Word
    • The Growth of God’s Kingdom on Earth
    • Summer Internship at Redeemer Presbyterian Church
    • Summertime Class: “The Abiding Validity of Reformed Theology”
    • An Exposition of Paul’s Letter to Titus
    • R. C. Sproul on the Covenant of Redemption
    • C. H. Spurgeon on the Covenant of Redemption
    • Every Square Inch
    • The Coming of the Wise Men
    • Our Greatest Treasure
    • A Remarkable Example of God’s Providence
    • With the Pilgrims on the 1st Thanksgiving in America
    • 400th Anniversary: The Pilgrims Arrive in New England
    • Theology Study Group–An Update
    • The Bible: A Firm Foundation
    • Martin Luther on Relationships
    • One Man’s Impact on a City
    • Was the Protestant Reformation Merely a Revolution?
    • The Ongoing Impact of the Protestant Reformation
    • My Two Favorite Quotes about the Reformation:
    • Theology Study Group
  • History
    • Rallying Cries of the Reformation
    • The Protestant Reformation and Early European Presbyterianism (1500-1650)
    • John Wycliffe: Morning Star of the Reformation
    • Jan Hus: Bohemian Reformer and Martyr
    • Girolomo Savonarola: A Fiery Italian Reformer and Martyr
    • William Tyndale: Father of the English Bible
    • Third Man of the Reformation: Ulrich Zwingli
    • Dr. Martin Luther: Father of the Protestant Reformation
      • Time Line of Key Events in the Life of Dr. Martin Luther:
      • The Day Martin Luther was Kidnapped!
      • Luther’s Hymn: “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”
      • Escape! The Dramatic Story of Katie Luther
    • A Heart Offered to God: The Life and Ministry of John Calvin
      • Time Line of Key Events in the Life of John Calvin
      • After Darkness, Light: John Calvin’s Ministerial Call to Geneva
      • A Night Escape: John Calvin Flees Paris
      • Calvin’s Letter to a Grieving Father
      • Sword Fight! The Courageous Character of John Calvin
      • Calvin’s Doctrine of the Church
      • Fencing the Table: John Calvin’s Defense of the Lord’s Supper
    • Give Me Scotland, Or I Die! The Life and Ministry of John Knox
      • Timeline of Key Events in the Life of John Knox
      • John Knox on the Responsibilities of the “Lesser Magistrate”
      • John Knox as an Inspirational Leader
    • Menno Simons: Leader of the Radical Reformation
    • The Heidelberg Catechism: Comfort for a Troubled Soul
    • The Pilgrim Fathers: Diligent Seekers of Religious Liberty
      • A Dramatic Example of God’s Providencial Will
      • The Pilgrim Colony is Established at Plymouth Bay (Dec. 19, 1620)
      • “Squanto: A Special Instrument of God”
      • The Pilgrim Fathers: Thanking God for His Providential Care
      • The Pilgrim Fathers: Testimonies of the Providence of God
    • Rev. Jonathan Edwards: America’s Greatest Evangelical Theologian
    • David Brainerd: Pioneering Missionary to the American Indians
    • George Whitefield: Zealous Evangelist of the 1st Great Awakening
    • George Washington: Christian, Soldier, and President
    • Count Nicholas Von Zinzendorf & the Moravian Missionaries
    • Rev. George Mueller: Minister to Street Children in Victorian England
    • Missionaries & Martyrs: The Twelve Apostles and other Key Figures in the Early Church
    • Ten Waves of Persecution by the Romans Against the Christians (AD 64-313)
    • Ancient Heretics and Sectarians (Part 1)
    • Ignatius of Antioch: Courageous Martyr of the Early Church
    • The Council of Nicaea (AD 325) and the Development of the Nicene Creed
    • Athanasius: Diligent Defender of the Deity of Christ
    • Aurelius Augustine: Theological Giant of the Early Church
    • Patrick: Missionary-Evangelist to Pagan Ireland
      • Patrick and the Irish Wolfhounds
  • Theology
    • The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible
    • Reformed Theology: Twenty-One Core Doctrines
    • The Doctrine of the Trinity
    • The Sovereignty of God
    • Typical Objections to God’s Sovereignty
    • Ordo Salutis
    • The Passive Obedience of Christ
    • The Active Obedience of Christ
    • Munis Triplex
    • The Federal Vision: A Concise Critique
    • The Distinctive Marks of Presbyterianism
    • The Plateau of Orthodoxy: A Useful Tool for Theology
    • Covenant Theology: A Theological Primer
    • The Three Uses of the Law
    • The Doctrine of Sanctification
    • The Fourfold State of Man
    • Who Owns the World?
    • “This Age and the Age to Come”
    • Sessio Christi: the Session of Christ
    • Will the Wicked be Tormented in Hell for Eternity?
  • Book Reviews
    • Rev. G. I. Williamson’s “Westminster Confession of Faith” (2nd Edition)
    • A Review: Authentic Christianity
    • A Brief Review–Three New R. C. Sproul Books!
    • The Writings of John Calvin
    • John Calvin: A Biography
    • Authority in the Christian Life
    • Calvin, Geneva, and the Reformation
    • Calvin: Origins and Development of his Religious Thought
    • The Calvinistic Concept of Culture
  • Philosophy
    • The Bias of Skepticism
    • We all have Presuppositions
    • Schaeffer’s critique of Modern Culture
    • Modernism and Postmodernism
  • About Me
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