Signs and seals

Here are my latest reflections on the Heidelberg Catechism and its contents in honor of its 450th anniversary. (For some Continue reading →

The movement of worship

Who (or what) is the proper focus of our worship? What must we proclaim in our worship? What do the Continue reading →

The subject of worship

Who (or what) is the proper focus of our worship? What must we proclaim in our worship? What do the Continue reading →

The object of worship

Who (or what) is the proper focus of our worship? What must we proclaim in our worship? What do the Continue reading →

The true Church

Is there such thing as a “false church”? If so, how is it identified, and what things would make it Continue reading →

Catholic Presbyterians

This year marks the 450th anniversary of the publication of the Heidelberg Catechism, which remains one of the most significant Continue reading →

What Pentecost is not

Pentecost is the “birthday” of the Church, or so we often hear. It’s a simple image, it sounds nice, and Continue reading →

Calvin and Church Discipline

Reformed theology has long followed Calvin’s lead in identifying the “marks of the Church” as the faithful preaching of the Continue reading →