This episode is a conversation with Dr. Scott Swain of Reformed Theological Seminary. We discuss how he became a Presbyterian after growing up a Southern Baptist (2:30) and his future theological projects (20:00). Source: Church Grammar podcast
The Meekness of Wisdom: James 3:13
Meekness is the virtue that is concerned with the temperance or moderation of anger, the temperance or moderation for a desire for revenge when wronged, a temperance or moderation of anger in the face of injustice. I would suggest to you that we live in a day and age that is in desperate need of […]
Read Your Bible with Self-Denial—and Find Yourself
by Scott R. Swain Jesus’s call to take up our cross has implications for the entirety of our lives, including how we read our Bibles. Building on this conviction, Q & A 157 of the Westminster Larger Catechism counsels us to read Scripture with “self-denial.” Unfortunately, this counsel is often ignored in evangelical Bible reading, preaching, […]
What Is Doctrine?
by Scott R. Swain When I was young, I only thought of my future: Whom would I marry? What vocation would I pursue? Where would I live? Now that I am the father of four children, I think only of their futures. As he approached the final days of his ministry, the Apostle Paul set […]
Thoughts on Christian controversy and the God of peace
I have been generally impressed by the way the brethren have conducted themselves over the past several days at Ref21 in debating vital issues regarding the presence of grace and merit in the covenant of works. I do not offer this post, therefore, as a direct (or indirect) corrective to any of our esteemed bloggers. […]
Worship Wars: Psalm 110
The LORD said to my Lord:“Sit at My right handuntil I make Your enemiesa footstool for Your feet.”The LORD will extend Your mighty scepter from Zion:“Rule in the midst of your enemies.” Source: RTS Orlando
