Nov
04
… But neither were the Calvinists … Who is a Calvinist anyway…? argues Richard Muller in this fascinating article. As part of the 2009 Calvinpalooza of events, Richard Muller gave this address at Calvin Theological Seminary in the States. It is an absolutely superb discussion of the following types of things: Is it anachronistic to …
Oct
02
Well, Steve and I are really excited about what’s coming up on the Pilgrim’s Podcast. Starting this Sunday, we’re doing a short series on Pastoral Care, Counselling and Psychology. Basically, the lineup will look something like: Christianity and Pastoral Care: With Allen Cook (ex-Chaplain Westmead Hospital, currently Anglican Retirement Villages) and Jan Corbett-Jones (Anglicare). Family …
Sep
30
Have you ever wondered why God wants all men to be saved, and yet not all are? Or why God’s will is that you abstain from sin, and yet we continue to sin? Or why we pray for God’s will to be done, and it oftentimes seems that it isn’t? Without wanting to try and …
Sep
04
Just a quick heads up for anyone who’s keen to come along: The Prebyterian Theological College is hosting an Open Lecture by Paul Helm on the 15th September. Moore Theological College is hosting a Calvin500 Conference on the 16th-17th September. Paul Helm is Professor in History and Philosophy at Kings College, University of London, and …
Sep
01
Mark Thompson has just posted up a bunch of short summaries of the papers given at the Edinburgh Dogmatics Conference. Very interesting bunch of speakers: Henri Blocher, Mike Horton, Bruce McCormack, John Franke and Mark Thompson himself. Here’s s little snippet from Mark’s summary of his paper: “Perhaps the most controversial part of my paper …
Aug
31
It was Steve and my great privilege to have Dr. Ashley Null as our guest on the Pilgrim’s Podcast this week! We sat out on the rooftop of our building on a beautifully sunny morning and drank sparkling mineral water whilst we talked about God and life. What could be better! Ashley is a fantastic …
Aug
24
Well folks, here’s the first ever showdown between Moore and SMBC. We know you’ve been waiting for it! Chris Ashton, a good bloke (yes, there are some!*) from SMBC comes to the Pilgrim’s Podcast studio and reps his college. And he does a cracker job of it too! From churches around Sydney, to the vibe …
Aug
21
I’ve just finished reading Colin E. Gunton’s ‘The Triune Creator‘. His main argument seems to be that Creation is a Project which the Father works through His two hands: the Son and the Spirit. Basically, it’s a Trinitarian rooting to the doctrine of creation. He does a historical survey of the theology and philosophy which …
Aug
16
This is an absolute cracker of a Pilgrim’s Podcast! It might even top last week’s one! Bishop Glenn Davies joined us for a great interview about a whole bunch of things! In fact, we just touched the tip of an iceberg’s worth of discussion – hopefully there’ll be a part two soon. We discussed Glenn’s theological …
Aug
09
Well, over Friday evening and through Saturday, a group of about 50 of us had the privilege of hearing Carl Trueman speak on the topic of Creeds and Confessions. It was excellent – lots of stuff to think about, and lots of great encouragement too! Carl took three sessions (with Mark Thompson taking a great …
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