One of the first points the orthodox Reformed reaffirmed years before the Great Synod of Dort is that God freely offers salvation to all in the “serious” and “promiscuous” or free and well-meant offer of the gospel.  

Did Jesus make salvation possible for all or did he actually save his people from their sins?

We will consider the historical and theological background to the synod, examining particularly the role of Arminius.

We will consider the historical and theological background to the synod, examining particularly the role of Arminius. 

Office Hours talks to Dr. Charles Telfer about his new translation of Campegius Vitringa's work, “The Spiritual Life.”

Office Hours talks to Dr. Michael Horton about his new books, “Justification,” a two-volume set. 

The Fall 2018 closing president's chapel

The Internet has given us access to all sorts of things, including unfettered access to evil. Only by finding contentment in Christ will be find the strength to turn away from this easily accessible evil.

The stories of the patriarchs are not always positive. In fact, much of what we find is the complete opposite. In this episode of Jacob's life, we come face to face with people, like us, who don't seek the grace they need, and don't deserve the grace they get.

Who sets the agenda for our lives and for the church? Personal interaction and ultimately God’s word should set the agenda, not the revenue-driven Internet.

“It has been my pleasure to serve the church as a minister and, on loan, as a professor at Westminster Seminary California (WSC) for two decades. Many reasons come to mind when I consider why I feel so privileged to be a part of this institution. But one that stands out is its identity as an old school in a new age.”

Office Hours talks to Dr. W. Robert Godfrey about the Canons of Dort.  

The Lord revealed to Joseph that the Lord was going to use him in a marvelous way, that he would be a savior of sorts, but between the time he innocently went looking for his brothers in Dothan and the fulfillment of the dream there was much humiliation and danger to be endured as the Lord prepared him for that great act of deliverance.

Who sets the agenda for our lives and for the church? Personal interaction and ultimately God’s word should set the agenda, not the revenue-driven Internet.

Who sets the agenda for our lives and for the church? Personal interaction and ultimately God’s word should set the agenda, not the revenue-driven Internet.

Office Hours talks to Dr. Bryan Estelle about his book, “Echoes of Exodus,” and how the exodus motif is seen throughout Scripture.

Genesis 38 vividly portrays the power of sin among Jacob's descendants as Judah falls deep and deeper into sin. Tamar, by contrast, demonstrates her faith in God's promises to Abraham's seed through desperately clinging to her position as matriarch of Judah's heir, and she sees God's blessing through the unusual birth of her twin sons. 

Sarah displayed persevering faith in the God who made promises to her through her actions.

In this episode of Office Hours, with guest host Rev. Chris Gordon, talks to Dr. R. Scott Clark about what it means to be Reformed and the challenges to the historical understanding of the term. He does this through a discussion of a new book he has contributed to, “On Being Reformed: Debates over a Theological Identity.”

1 Peter 2 proclaims Christians the new people of God, and exhorts them to live accordingly as sojourners and exiles, with exemplary lives before unbelievers. Genesis 20 shows how the original sojourner, Abraham, failed to do this, yet also displays God’s common grace.