Below is an excerpt from Chapter 30 of The Oxford Handbook of Reformed Theology , by Todd Billings. Dr. Billings is Gordon H. Girod Research Professor of Reformed Theology at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan. He is the author of several books, including Union with Christ, and The End of the Christian Life. Classical Reformed Formulations […]
Why pray?
There are many reasons to pray. Here are three. (1) Because God is rich and I am poor and needy (Ps 40:16-17). (2) Because my mind is dark and my heart is disordered. By prayer, my mind is set on things above where Christ is at the right hand of the Father; by prayer, my […]
Ten things I am thankful for in 2020
“In the days of famine they have abundance” (Ps 37:19). This verse has come to mind several times over the past year. During a season of extraordinary trial, the Lord has repeatedly demonstrated his abundant kindness to RTS Orlando. Covid-19 has robbed us of many good things in 2020. In addition to the enormous losses […]
We’re looking for a NT colleague at RTS Orlando
I am happy to announce that we are looking for a NT colleague at RTS Orlando. If you are interested in the position, or if you’d like to nominate a candidate for consideration, please contact Dr. Michael Allen, Academic Dean at RTS Orlando: [email protected] Here are the details from the RTS job board. Announcement of […]
Jonathan Edwards’ “A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections”: Excerpts from the OHRT
Below is an excerpt from Chapter 18 of The Oxford Handbook of Reformed Theology , by Kyle Strobel. Dr. Strobel is Associate Professor of Spiritual Theology at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He is the author of Jonathan Edwards’s Theology: A Reinterpretation and co-author with Oliver Crisp of Jonathan Edwards: An Introduction to His Thought. The […]
Heinrich Bullinger’s “Decades”: Excerpts from the OHRT
Below is an excerpt from Chapter 13 of The Oxford Handbook of Reformed Theology , by Bruce Gordon. Dr. Gordon is Titus Street Professor of Ecclesiastical History at Yale Divinity School and is the author of Calvin and John Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion. Bullinger’s theme is clearly established in the opening words of the first […]
