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Dismantling the Dangerous Dichotomy

Do You Believe? 12 Historic Doctrines to Change Your Everyday Life, Paul David Tripp.  Wheaton: Crossway, 2021.  Hardcover, 478 pages. […]

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2 January 2023

Creation J. Gresham Machen Justification Paul David Tripp Westminster Confession

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Blind Faith in the Hypostatic Union?

Every three years I do a seminar format with my senior catechism students.  Each of them has to do a […]

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13 December 2022

Belgic Confession article 19 blind faith Christology Hypostatic Union mystery in the Christian faith Richard Aasman warranted faith

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The Love of God in the Atonement

In 1 John 4:16, the Holy Spirit tells us that “God is love.”  Sadly, this biblical truth is often perverted.  […]

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5 December 2022

1 John 4:16 Gerald Bray love of God the cross Trinity

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Clarity from Schilder on “Paradox”

Some theologians have a reputation for being consistently clear.  Klaas Schilder isn’t one of them.  The editor of this new […]

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5 August 2022

Karl Barth Klaas Schilder paradox

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Why It’s Right for God to Seek and Demand Glory

When someone goes on and on about their accomplishments because they want to be praised, Christians regard that as prideful.  […]

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29 July 2022

1 John 4:8 God is love God's glory Intra-trinitarian love

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Bavinck: The Covenant of Grace in the OT

I’m continuing to make my way through Volume 3 of Herman Bavinck’s Reformed Dogmatics. Chapter 5, on the Covenant of […]

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9 June 2022

Belgic Confession article 25 covenant of grace Herman Bavinck

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How Did Jesus Become What God Hates?

God hates sin.  According to Prov. 6:16, “There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are an abomination […]

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7 June 2022

2 Cor.5:21 Imputation Robert Bertram sweet swap

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Bavinck: Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit

Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is something I’ve been asked about so many times, both in catechism classes and other […]

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3 June 2022

blasphemy against the Holy Spirit Herman Bavinck

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Wrath and Love

Christians ought to delight in pondering God.  It ought to be our joy to think about him, what he’s done, […]

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16 May 2022

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background of whole chicken eggs in rows
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Six Important Theological Distinctions Related to the Holy Spirit

Good distinctions are part of the essence of sound theology.  They’re an important tool for theologians.  Preachers often employ distinctions […]

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12 May 2022

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Did God Create Dogs?

Our family has had several dogs over the years, but I think Monty is the best.  He’s a Cavalier King […]

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9 March 2022

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brown sand love text on seashore
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Pastoral Q & A: Does God Love Everybody?

A parishioner asked me whether God loves everyone. She was discussing this with a friend. The friend insisted that God […]

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8 March 2022

1 John 4:16 John 3:16 John Calvin love of God Psalm 11:5 Psalm 145:9

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photo of woman sitting on floor
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Three Depressing Doctrinal Downers

The gospel is meant to encourage believers and give them hope in Jesus Christ.  Regrettably, there are doctrinal errors which […]

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7 February 2022

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We Distinguish: General/Special Operations

Believers are temples of the Holy Spirit.  So we say because this is what Scripture teaches in 1 Corinthians 6:19.  […]

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17 September 2021

Hebrews 6:4 King Saul Nicene Creed the Holy Spirit work of the Holy Spirit

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Rev. Wes Bredenhof (B.A., M.Div., Th.D.) is pastor of the Free Reformed Church in Launceston, Tasmania. Read More
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Books by Wes Bredenhof

Aiming to Please

Published 2020

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Seven Wondrous Words

Published 2019

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Solus Christus

Published 2018

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