Resident Faculty Archive

Israel Failed, Christ Prevailed

October 19, 2017

In contrast to the disobedience of Israel, Jesus is the one who prevailed in his probation keeping righteousness; he is called, he is proved, he is obedient. 

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United by Grace

October 17, 2017

 God’s grace in Christ not only heals the rift between guilty individuals and our holy Creator. It also breaks down the walls (race, gender, culture, language, etc.) that divide us from one another.  

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What Happened to the Reformation? Part 2

October 16, 2017

As we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation this month, Dr. Clark begins a brief series looking at what happened to the Reformation in the modern period.

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Q&A with President Joel E. Kim

October 13, 2017

UPDATE sat down with Rev. Kim in order to learn more about his life, career, and vision for WSC.

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How (Not) To Enter the Kingdom

October 12, 2017

Mark 10:13-52 presents four ways by which one might seek to enter the kingdom. Jesus instructs us to enter the kingdom as a child and as a blind man, but not as the rich or powerful.

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Sola Fide

October 11, 2017

“When we have timidity about going before the throne of God we can say and know that, no, Christ has secured my salvation and I lay hold of that by faith alone. By trusting exclusively in His work alone for my salvation.”

Dr. Fesko continues our series on the 5 solas by explaining sola fide. Watch here or on our mobile app!

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Embraced by Grace

October 10, 2017

In the heart of his letter to the Galatians, Paul presents God’s glorious, gracious remedy to our alienation, guilt, and spiritual dehydration.

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Sola Gratia

October 4, 2017

Dr. Godfrey introduces our new mini series on the 5 Solas of the Reformation. Watch as he explains to us the necessity and importance of sola gratia.

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What Happened to the Reformation? Part 1

October 2, 2017

As we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation this month, Dr. Clark begins a brief series looking at what happened to the Reformation in the modern period.

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As It Was in the Days of Noah

September 21, 2017

Many Christians quite misunderstand our Lord’s teaching in Matthew 24 because they miss the parallel that our Lord drew between his future bodily return and the days of Noah. Indeed, missing the connection between Noah and Jesus has been the cornerstone of the entire “Left Behind” phenomenon and has been since the beginning of the modern “secret rapture” craze since 1972.

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Unmasked by Grace

September 19, 2017

God’s grace, through the cross of Christ, unmasks us. The cross exposes our guilty secrets and the condemnation and lethal punishment that we deserve, leaving us nowhere to hide to preserve our “image.”  

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Lutheran and Reformed

September 18, 2017

Office Hours talks to Dr. W. Robert Godfrey about the differences and commonalities between the Lutheran and Reformed traditions.

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The Gospel in the Gospels: Matt 28:20

September 14, 2017

Jesus assures his disciples on the verge of their worldwide ministry as he is about to depart of his constant presence with his people throughout this age.

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From Bondage to Blessing

September 7, 2017

Because Christ, the Son of Man, paralyzed sin and death for us, we must continue to trust him and bring others to his feet.

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Thirsty for Grace

September 5, 2017

As we celebrate the birth of the Protestant Reformation, 500 years ago this fall, that we will meditate on Galatians, which Luther called “my Katie von Bora,” in six Morning Devotions over the semester.  

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Aquinas Among the Protestants

September 4, 2017

Office Hours talks with Dr. David VanDrunen about the new book he co-edited, “Aquinas Among the Protestants.” 

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A New President

August 21, 2017

Office Hours talks to Westminster Seminary California's new president, Rev. Joel E. Kim. 

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Continuing the Legacy of Old Geneva

July 19, 2017

As a young Californian many things in Pennsylvania were a little strange. One oddity for me was that the lunch break at seminary began at 1:00 p.m. That seemed late to me (and I was hungry by then). So I asked someone why lunch was so late. The shocked reply was “because that was the way they did it at old Princeton.” In time I would discover that that was the answer to many questions, and, for me as a historian, it was a very satisfying answer. 

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