New Commandment or Old Commandment?

Posted by Camden Bucey on August 20th, 2009 in: Two Age Structure

In 1 John 1:7-11, the apostle John writes: Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning.  The old commandment is the word that you have heard.  At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in [...]

Biblical Theology and the Westminsters

Posted by Camden Bucey on August 14th, 2009 in: Geerhardus Vos, Herman Ridderbos, Meredith Kline

In a recent interview with Mark Dever, Darryl Hart suggested that Westminster (CA) students tend to be more historically focused while Westminster (PA) students tend to gravitate toward biblical theology.  Hart has asked students from each school which three authors they would prefer to have if stranded on an island.  The typical Westminster (CA) would [...]

The Authority of Moses’ Intercession

Posted by Camden Bucey on August 11th, 2009 in: Biblical Imagery, Meredith Kline, Preaching

Numbers 14:1-20 presents a somewhat difficult problem for “closed theists” – those who are not open theists. Verse 20 has thrown more than a few interpreters for a loop. The people have come to the end of their wilderness wandering and are set to take possession of the promised land.  But following a fearful report [...]