Reformation Day 1516 brings us to the final year countdown to the 500th anniversary of Luther's call for a debate about the nature and scope of indulgences, the event which is popularly seen as the start of the Reformation. It promises to be a busy year for Luther maniacs like myself and here...

As October looms, so does Reformation season. And this year, of course, we stand on the threshold of the 500 th anniversary of the posting by Luther of his Ninety-Five Theses Against Indulgences . Next year will no doubt bring a bumper crop of Lutherana in its wake but in a series of posts over the...

A few weeks ago I received a small package from a man announcing himself as the father of one Wendell Kimbrough, and containing his son's new cd of Psalms. I always wince at such arrivals on the grounds that I fear I am going to have to come perilously close to breaking the Ninth Commandment...



Why has this Trinitarian issue generated such passion? Given the fact that the EFS/ERAS/anti-eternal generation view has been shown to be wrong, why has there been no ‘We’re sorry we misled the church for so long. We recant our errors. We resolve to do better in the future.’?...

Rachel Miller has a fine post tracing the relationship between CBMW and EFS/ERAS. It is also helpful in highlighting connections (which I was told I misrepresented in my first post on the subject) between various of the headlining Big Eva organizations. I am perplexed that a Christian organization...

We see that Dr. Ware has issued an open letter to the three of us. Over the last four weeks, Dr. Ware's critics have offered on this webpage and elsewhere masses of evidence and argument demonstrating that his position is not consistent with Nicene Trinitarianism and that his use of Nicene...

Those who receive the podcast link by email will have been shocked to see that Rod Dreher is -- or was for a brief time (seven and a half hours, to be precise) -- an Anglican. The Mad Woman in the Attic is responsible for the blurbs. What can I say about the Mad Woman? Can't live with her; can...

When the Spin posted the first of Liam’s articles a few weeks ago, somebody asked me how I thought things would develop. Based on past experience of such things, I predicted behind-the-scenes shenanigans to shut down the discussion; relentless criticisms of 'tone' pitched in a '...

One of the really encouraging things about the debate of the last few weeks is the number of Christians who have contacted various of us involved, wanting to know more about the classical, orthodox doctrine of the Trinity. Over at his blog , Mark Jones has published a useful annotated bibliography...

I am glad to see that Dr. Albert Mohler has entered the discussion of the Trinity and Nicene orthodoxy with a firm but measured and gracious piece on his blog. Again, though, I believe some friendly clarifications are in order by way of response, in the hope that these will help focus and shape...

A recent blog post by Sammy Rhodes , a minister in the PCA and RUF chaplain, has caused something of a storm. Pitched as an apology by a theological conservative to the LGBTQ community in the wake of the Orlando massacre, it makes interesting reading. Rhodes is, he says, speaking mainly for himself...

UPDATE: Professor Denny Burk (with whom I have always previously enjoyed a cordial relationship and who is a brother in Christ, whatever our disagreements on this issue) has contacted me to offer to delete the relevant Twitter discussion and to assure me that he in no way meant to call into...

Wayne Grudem -- with whom I do share a cordial personal relationship (politics and now Nicene issues aside) -- has weighed in on the issue of the day. Again, I am grateful for the measured but firm response. To respond: I accuse no-one of rejecting the Nicene Creed of 325 , as he states (at least...

The two timely posts by friend of MoS, Liam Goligher, have focused very specifically on the revision of the doctrine of God being offered, and endorsed, by some leading complementarians. Frankly, as Liam points out, we need to keep our issues with the earthly politics of gender out of our...

With human identity now up for grabs and the legal and cultural nastiness surrounding such issues escalating at a disturbing pace, churches need to be prepared for what is coming. There are three areas, related but distinct, which pastors and church people need to be aware of: the particular...

The indefatigable Rachel Miller is telling another tale . Or is it the same one? I'm losing count at this point. Given the scale of the evidence (once again) one wonders what some people have to do to lose credibility in the Christian world. But it is the Year of the Donald, I guess -- though...

A friend brought my attention to this first-hand account , given in a review of David Randall's book and describing events which Randall himself recounts, of the way in which the 'not a hill to die on' strategy proved so disastrous in the Church of Scotland. It is a sobering reminder...

Church membership – that formal, public means of expressing your commitment to a congregation and of that congregation's commitment to you – is an important, in fact a vital, non-negotiable, part of being a Christian. As James Bannerman commented, the New Testament knows nothing of...

As a taster of what is to come on the Spin podcast -- we spent today recording and pulled in some high-powered guests. Tony Esolen -- Renaissance man, professor of English, translator of Dante, scourge of Fox News ('It was like trying to explain quantum physics to a golden retriever') --...

My trip to Belfast last week to speak for the Reformed Presbyterians and the Evangelical Presbyterians was a great reminder of the truth of Chrissie Hynde’s lyric, some things change, some stay the same. As to staying the same, I find that every time I visit Ulster I am invited to some...

La Diva just sent me this comment from her blog which she was 'so humbled' to receive: Aimee. More and more you demonstrate fine writing and clear thinking [CRT: She's hanging out with me. Hey, some of my magic was bound to rub off]. It is also apparent to me that you are twice as smart...

This just in from an Australian reader who takes exception to my advice on London hostelries. Always happy to offer constructive response to those who need some guidance on life's questions: Dear Dr Carl, I used to admire your wit and intelligence [CRT: Good man! Though the past tense gives...

As is well known, the Spin Team are more than happy to answer listeners' questions and here is one that came in yesterday, reprinted here with permission and commentary: Hello Dr. Trueman! My name is ***** and I'm a prospective student of Westminster. Firstly, I've been listening to...

The arrival of a new Christological creed from Ligonier Ministries raises some helpful questions. Over at Reformation 21, Mark Jones seems generally appreciative of the intention while critical of some of the theological shortcomings and wording of the various documents. Yet, while sharing Jones...