Patrick Fairbairn was a 19th-century minister in the Free Church of Scotland and Professor of Church History and Exegesis at Free Church College in Glasgow (now Trinity College). His most notable works included The Typology of Scripture, The Interpretation of Prophecy, and The Revelation of Law in Scripture. The following is an excerpt from his work An Exposition […]
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Archive | August, 2014
The Proper Place of Science in Biblical Interpretation
August 26, 2014 
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Over on his blog Ponderings of a Pilgrim Pastor, Jason Van Bemmel has written this post on the slippery slope of selectively pitting secular science over against biblical teachings. He begins by saying that Christian educators make two fundamental mistakes in preparing our teens for college: We neglect their intellect, leaving them underequipped for the apologetic task. […]
Continue reading Longing for Sunday on Saturday
August 25, 2014 0 Comments
I recently moved and I can tell you that I drew little “plans” for my new apartment. I lived in my last place for four years- four very full years. That apartment held Christmas parties, dozens, (maybe hundreds?) of dinners with friends, lots of late night chats, and some studying for my masters – but […]
Continue reading Merit and Moses (Part 1)
August 13, 2014 0 Comments
David Murray, professor of Old Testament at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, has reviewed the recent book Merit and Moses: A Critique of the Klinean Doctrine of Republication by OPC pastors Andrew Elam, Robert Van Kooten, and Randall Berquist. The book is a direct response to The Law Is Not of Faith: Essays on Works and Grace in the Mosaic […]
Continue reading Review: Four Views on the Role of Works at the Final Judgment
August 12, 2014 1 Comment
Alan Stanley, editor. Four Views on the Role of Works at the Final Judgment. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2013. Scripture consistently holds two seemingly contradictory truths in tension: we are justified by grace through faith, and we will be judged according to our works. How are we to resolve this tension while respecting the authority […]
Continue reading The Problem with Christian Films
August 12, 2014 0 Comments
Over at ZekeFilm, Andrew Barber has written a critique of the Christian film industry, which has exploded in popularity over the past year. Christian-themed movies are being churned out at unprecedented levels, but unfortunately, quantity is no substitute for quality. Every recent major Christian film has been shredded on movie critic sites such as Rotten Tomatoes. […]
Continue reading Top 10 Posts of the Week (8/2/14 – 8/8/14)
August 9, 2014 0 Comments
This post is part of a weekly series in which we list the top ten posts from across the blogosphere. If you come across a post that you think should make our list, please let us know! Dave Bohon, “Iraq: ISIS Terrorists Still Killing Christians, Beheading Children,” The New American. The genocide of Iraqi Christians has officially begun, […]
Continue reading Toward a Theology of Animal Care (Part 1)
August 7, 2014 2 Comments
After graduating from Covenant Theological Seminary, I had the privilege of working at the Saint Louis Zoo for a summer. I would often arrive at work early, so I could stroll around the zoo and observe the amazing variety of animals from around the globe. My favorites were the red pandas, the sea lions, and […]
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