January issue of ref21 now online
The latest edition (Jan 2007) of ref21 is now on-line. It contains several articles exploring the puritan John Owen by Kelly Kapic, John Tweeddale and Crawford Gribben as well some reflections on a Jewish ceremony by Carl Trueman. And the editor has been thinking about Komdo Dragons. Go to www.reformation21.org.
December issue online:
11/27/06
The newest issue of reformation21 is now available. In December, we take a look at one of Holland's greatest theologians: Herman Bavinck. In a two part article, Ron Gleason provides a biographical sketch of the man, an introduction to his writings, and thoughts on his lasting influence on Reformed Christianity. Also, don't miss Paul Helm's annual Christmas meditation. You won't believe who came for dinner!
October issue Update:
A few updates have been made to the current issue of reformation21. Ligon Duncan writes an in-depth article on Irenaeus of Lyons, as a true Radical Orthodox Theologian; Iain D. Campbell reviews Crystal Downing's take on postmodernity and I muse on evangelism at 30,000 feet.
Radical Orthodoxy
Paul Helm addresses Radical Orthodoxy with his customary panache. In a week's time, Michael Horton will add to this discussion in a further article.
Michael Ives explores the nuances Thomas Chalmers's Parish evangelism arguing that we take another serious look at it in our ever-declining parish-based ministries.
Phil Ryken has lions on his mind, and Carl Trueman is thinking about death!
The Gospel and Racism
In this month's issue of reformation21, Ronald Kalifungwa examines the vexed issue of racism and how it has sometimes affected our understanding of the gospel. Ronald ministers in Lusaka, Zambia and the addresses were first given at a conference in South Africa last January (where the editor was also a speaker). I asked him to contribute these two addresses (both of which are posted in this issue) since they touched on crucially important themes. In a hard hitting conclusion, he writes, "If you are guilty of racism, whatever form it takes, remember that there is an answer. Christ came to take away sin, including the sin of racism." [Go here]
Calvin and Missions
Michael Haykin, principal of Toronto Baptist Seminary, writes on the importance of missions in the theology of John Calvin. Far from quenching the desire for missions and evangelism, belief in the sovereignty of God encourages and fosters it. He cites Calvin's comment on Deuteronomy 33:18-19,
"When we know God to be our Father, should we not desire that he be known as such by all? And if we do not have this passion, that all creatures do him homage, is it not a sign that his glory means little to us?" [Go here]