The Trinity: An Overview, Order in the Persons
An overview of the Trinity ought to include a variety of elements. The synopsis might begin with a statement concerning God’s incomprehensibility and our creaturely need for revelation. It ought…
Jeffrey Stivason
Jeffrey A Stivason (Ph.D. Westminster Theological Seminary) is pastor of Grace Reformed Presbyterian Church in Gibsonia, PA. He is also Professor of New Testament Studies at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, PA. Jeff is the Editorial Director of Ref21 and Place for Truth both online magazines of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals.
The Trinity: Divine Simplicity & the Trinity
I have a question for you. Can existence be separated from attributes? Perhaps a definition or two is in order. My guess is that you know what it means to…
Confession and Theology: Five Theological Affirmations Without a Wink and a Nod
Today theology has fallen on tough times and that includes confessional theology. Listen closely to contemporary conversations, because depending on the participants the discussion will usually include a wink and…
Confession and Theology: The Logic of Confession
Have you ever wondered about the topical and logical order of the Westminster Confession of Faith?[1] Not all of it; just the ordo salutis. After chapter nine lays out man’s…
Confession and Pastoral Theology: A Guide to Bible Study
Shepherding visits are helpful for shepherds and sheep. For the flock, the visit provides informal genuine care. Among many blessings, shepherding affords the under-shepherd an opportunity to glean information that…
Confession and History: The Measured Tones of a Confession
If you have a copy of the Westminster Confession of Faith open it up. Take a minute to peruse it. Now, let me ask you a question. Historically what can…
The Westminster Confession of Faith: A Pastoral Document?
There are those who claim that the Westminster Confession of Faith is a scholastic document lacking in pastoral sensitivity but abounding in the dust of theological tomes. But is it? …
Inerrancy: Three Crucial Relationships for Building a Doctrine of Inspiration
If, as my wife descended the staircase ready to go out on a date night, I said to her, “Hon, you look beautiful,” she would likely thank me. But, if…
Old Princeton: Benjamin B. Warfield the Princeton Poet
When World War I erupted in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson was committed to a policy of neutrality. However, Germany was not committed to the same policy. German submarines had attacked…
Old Princeton: Charles Hodge, A Student’s Remembrances
The blows of a brother are the best kind. I thought of that proverb when I read Benjamin B. Warfield’s assessment of Charles Hodge as a teacher of exegesis.[1] Five…
Old Princeton: Samuel Miller and the Need of the Hour
Let me begin with a question. When you think of politics, watch campaign news, or read the latest pollsters – does your heart race? Do you get excited? Do you…
Old Princeton: Archibald Alexander, An Old Model For a New Paradigm
What is a pastor/scholar? That is no mean question. Descriptions range. Some have quipped that the pastor/scholar is an ecclesiastical unicorn! Others grant a rare sighting. Still others think the…