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John Calvin Turns 500

I’d be remiss not to mention that today marks the 500th anniversary of Reformer John Calvin’s birthday.  He has contributed much not only to theology, but also to government.

As Bob Hayton mentions in his post today:

His work in Geneva has an abiding relevance and lasting influence down to today in both [...]

Latte Links (6/25)

1. Her.meneutics – Neda: More Than Her Death by Christine A. Scheller

The image that swiftly leapt time zones and that has thus far come to symbolize the protesters’ cause in Iran is that of 26-year-old Neda Agha-Soltan, a beautiful young woman whose death was videotaped and uploaded to Facebook by an expatriate friend [...]

The State of Reformation Churches Part 1

In the mid 90’s as a new generation of Christians was investigating the Reformed Faith, often looking for new churches, some, with their newest edition of Modern Reformation magazine in hand, were using Michael Horton’s article, Finding a Church as their guide.

With a new vigor, these young Calvinists, even though sometimes obnoxious, were [...]

Latte Links (5/23)

1.  Dr. J.I. Packer – “Sola Fide: The Reformed Doctrine of Justification.”

"The confession of divine justification touches man’s life at its heart, at the point of its relationship to God. It defines the preaching of the Church, the existence and progress of the life of faith, the root of human security, and [...]

The New Calvinism is Changing the World (According to Time Magazine)

It’s true.  According to Time it is one of the 10 Ideas Changing the World Right Now, and The New Calvinism makes the list.  That took me by surprise!

Jobs Are the New Assets
Recycling the Suburbs
The New Calvinism
Reinstating the Interstate
Amortality
Africa, Business Destination
The Rent-a-Country
Biobanks
Survival Stores
Ecological Intelligence

David Van Biema wrote a pretty fair summary:

Calvinism, cousin to [...]

Reformed Theology vs. Reformed Culture

Ray Ortlund on how Reformed culture should match up with Reformed theology.

I like Reformed theology. I believe it’s what the Bible teaches. But I don’t like Reformed culture. I don’t believe it’s what the Bible teaches.

Reformed theology is all about grace deciding to treat people better than they deserve, for the sheer [...]

Your Wife May Be a Calvinist if…

Funny song written by Brandon Milan, made me laugh out loud.

 

This has got to be the quintessential Proverbs 31 woman!

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The Problem With Free Will

There is a problem with “free will.” As a young believer growing up in the Calvary Chapel movement, I was taught that God created man with a free will, a hole in his heart made for God to fill, and the ability to choose eternal life or eternal damnation. I was taught that, while [...]