We indwell a frenetic world where we’re tempted to “perform” for our own self-justification, leading to burnout. But God calls us in Psalm 90 to indwell a different reality—in fact, to make God our home.

Many Psalms of Lament conclude with confidence in God despite suffering.  However, Psalm 44 begins with confidence, followed by a complaint, concluding with a call for God to act.

The monk Martin Luther wasn’t looking for a gracious God but the real God.

John Calvin said that faith is the axis around which everything in the Christian life rotates. Westminster Seminary California is pleased to invite you to join us for our 2023 Faculty Conference: From Faith to Faith.

This message compares and contrasts being a pilgrim with being a master, on one hand, and a tourist, on the other. 

Genesis 11:1-9

Psalm 68 records the march of God across the desert from Sinai to Zion.  Probably composed for the installation of the ark of the covenant in the Jerusalem temple, this Psalm lies at the heart of Israel’s story—and ours as well.  

What distinguishes us from chimpanzees? In addition to identifying the obvious physical differences, we usually make the case that this difference lies with something within us, that is, the rational soul. 

Fear drives us to find security in the idols we make instead of the God who has made us, chosen us and redeemed us.  Isaiah 44 justifies trust in the God of Israel and displays the foolishness of trusting idols. 

Dr. Horton explains the importance of doctrine for Christians in this installment of Westminster Answers.

Dr. Horton answers the question, “How Should a Christian Defend the Faith?” in this latest installment of Westminster Answers.

Faculty conference speaker question and answer panel.

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

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

“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.”

Like his grandfather Abraham, Jacob has nothing in his waking world to guarantee his role as promise-receiver and promise-bearer.  Yet God interrupts his scheming and shame to introduce him to his new world of the gospel.

Meet Dr. Michael S. Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary California.

 Being a disciple isn’t convenient.  But for those of us who live in a fast-food world, the anticipated feast makes it all worthwhile.