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Horton: People and Place–A Covenant Ecclesiology

Posted on July 24, 2018 by J. B. Aitken

Horton finishes his unique project by examining the role that “covenant” plays in ecclesial discussions, yet the book is not simply another exercise in “how covenant theology proves infant baptism.” It is much more nuanced and detailed. Horton has demonstrated … Continue reading →

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Review: Horton, Covenant and Salvation

Posted on July 12, 2018 by J. B. Aitken

Horton attempts to give a full-orbed defense of Reformed soteriology, utilizing current scholarship, identifying potential weaknesses, and communicating this in a new and cogent manner. And he has largely succeeded. Similar to other projects, Horton places salvation within a covenantal … Continue reading →

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Review: Orthodoxy and Esotericism (Kelley)

Posted on February 3, 2018 by J. B. Aitken

My friend James Kelley gave me a complimentary copy. It is common parlance to say, “We should apply our faith to culture.”  In such slogans the words “faith” and “culture” are never defined and always used in the most abstract … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a theological hitman

Posted on November 1, 2016 by J. B. Aitken

A certain CREC minister one time documented some of his theological changes, most of them for the better.  I’ve done so about myself a few times on here, but I decided to tie some strings together.  I encourage you to … Continue reading →

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Questions on Phyletism

Posted on April 20, 2016 by J. B. Aitken

Technically speaking, phyletism is the heresy that a church should be formed along ethnic lines.  Yeah, that sounds bad.  But when you get down to both (a) the history behind it and (b) modern chanters of phyletism, you will see … Continue reading →

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On Orthodox Bridge’s Recent Switch

Posted on November 28, 2015 by J. B. Aitken

Since this blog is less polemical as my other ones, I try not to attack other traditions.  And this post isn’t an “attack.”  It is a critical observation, though.  A very critical one. As readers know from past experience, I … Continue reading →

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The Varieties of Orthodox Internetskii

Posted on October 11, 2015 by J. B. Aitken

Don’t worry.  This post isn’t attacking Orthodox.  I am simply commenting on the varieties of Orthodox internet forums.  I’ll admit that some of my desingations are arbitrary, though that really can’t be helped.  I still think it is accurate. If … Continue reading →

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