FREE REFORMATION RESOURCES
REFUTING DOUG WILSON AND THE FEDERAL VISION HERESY
(Classic Protestant Doctrine of Justification by Faith Alone, Through Grace Alone, in Christ Alone.
Doug Wilson, Credenda/Agenda Magazine, the new Auburn Avenue Theology and Federal Vision Heresies (by Steve Wilkins, Steve Schlissel, John Barach and Doug Wilson - the Auburn Four), N.T. Wright (the New Perspective on Paul), John Frame, Richard Gaffin,
Norman Shepherd, the Cave of Adullam, etc., Refuted. With Free Online MP3 and
Text Resources Related To The Present Justification Controversy.
Doug Wilson:
Heretic or Reformer? Part 1 by Brian Schwertley
Doug Wilson:
Heretic or Reformer? Part 2 by Brian Schwertley
The
Gospel Crisis in the OPC and PCA by Brian Schwertley (TEXT)
The Gospel
Crisis in the OPC and PCA by Brian Schwertley (MP3)
"Works before conversion cannot engage God, and works
after conversion can not satisfy God." - Thomas
Manton
Where the Federal Vision heresies
lead ...
Quotes below are from the blog "On How The Federal
Vision Made Me Catholic" (August 27, 2007), which was at
"... the ideas of the preachers of the FV
(Federal Vision - ed.) movement were largely the ideas that lead me to be
accepted into the Catholic Church ... I was, by various
circumstances after leaving Moscow (and Doug Wilson's Church-ed.),
exposed to the Catholic faith.
The Catholic faith provided exactly what I was looking for, dare I say had been
primed to look for
... I had been taught for so long to lean on the reality of the
sacraments in the FV (Federal Vision - ed.) community ... In the Catholic Church I found the flesh and
blood, no pun intended, to the ghost of the truth I had been shown in the FV
(Federal Vision - ed.) community ... Some FV (Federal Vision
- ed.) communities even go so far as to employ sacramentals like the sign of
the Cross and observe the Church calendar to a certain degree ..."
"It is with great
comfort that I now rest in the bosom of the true Jerusalem Above, the Mother of
us all, the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, and it with a great sense of
gratitude to the FV (Federal Vision - ed.) communities, Christ Church and Rev.
Wilson in particular for showing me the road of the sacramental life that
eventually lead me there."
"And make no mistake
in thinking I am a rouge convert, twisting the teachings of the FV (Federal
Vision - ed.) to get where I've arrived. The ranks of Catholics
from FV (Federal Vision - ed.) origins is growing by the day.
Someone recently supposed on Rev. Wilson's blog that the natural destination of
the FV (Federal Vision - ed.) was either to complete
fragmentation or to Eastern Orthodoxy, but I maintain that, not by a natural
progression in their presbyteries but by a grassroots movement among those of
my and following generations, will be to the Catholic Church. FV (Federal Vision
- ed.) protestants are too hardline to accept the national, transitory
character of the Orthodox church. The true home of all Christians and the natural home of FV
(Federal Vision - ed.) Christians, both because of their Western nature and
their commitment to real truth is the Catholic Church."
Justification By Faith Alone (Free MP3s and Reformation Books)
How
To Be Right With God (Justification by Faith Alone)
Greg Price
- 59 min (Romans 4)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=92805144851
The Doctrine of Justification by John W. Robbins (OFFSITE)
The
Justification Controversy - 68 min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=&sermonID=11220594943
An important and well
done lecture on justification. One drawback is a short section related to some
of Mr. Robbins' peculiar views regarding the definition of faith. Otherwise,
this is a "must-listen" on the classic (Reformation/Westminster
Standards) position on justification.
Refuting the Federal Vision Heresy (1 of 4):
Conference Message (Refuting Doug Wilson, Steve Schlissel, Steve Wilkins,
Richard Lusk, et al.) by John
M. Otis
(OFFSITE)
Refuting the Federal Vision Heresy (2 of 4):
Conference Message (Refuting Doug Wilson, Steve Schlissel, Steve Wilkins,
Richard Lusk, et al.) by John M. Otis (OFFSITE)
Refuting the Federal Vision Heresy (3 of 4):
Conference Message (Refuting Doug Wilson, Steve Schlissel, Steve Wilkins,
Richard Lusk, et al.) by John M. Otis (OFFSITE)
Refuting the Federal Vision Heresy (4 of 4):
Conference Message (Refuting Doug Wilson, Steve Schlissel, Steve Wilkins,
Richard Lusk, et al.) by John M. Otis (OFFSITE)
Great Reformational Truths (Refuting the Federal
Vision Heresy) by John Otis
Some of the great
battle cries of the Reformation were sola Christo (by Christ alone); sola gratia (by grace alone); sola fide (by faith alone). One of the
great threats to the Reformed church is the Federal Vision movement. Romans 5
puts the blow torch to this theology.
The Federal Vision's Rejection of Historic
Calvinism, Part 1 by Brian
Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=32606183152
The Federal Vision's Rejection of Calvinism, Part 2 by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=4206183537
Federal Vision and Baptismal Regeneration by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=31906201317
The Federal Vision's Denial of the Atonement by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=31206205357
Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 1 by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=82204215114
Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 2 by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=9604154625
Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 3 by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=9150493512
Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 4 by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=9280410426
Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 5 by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=7503225849
Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 6 by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=104042196
The Federal Vision and the Doctrine of the Church by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=4906173851
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FREE REFORMATION RESOURCES REFUTING DOUG WILSON AND THE FEDERAL VISION HERESY (Puritan Books, MP3s, Articles and
Debates) -- and Defending the Classic Protestant
Doctrine of Justification by Faith Alone,
Through Grace Alone, in Christ Alone.
Refuting Doug
Wilson, Credenda
Agenda Magazine, John Frame, the new "Auburn
Theology," (by Steve Wilkins, Steve Schlissel, John Barach and Doug Wilson
- the Auburn Four), N.T. Wright (the New
Perspective on Paul),
Richard Gaffin, Norman Sheperd, etc. With Free Online MP3 and Text Resources Related To The
Present Justification Controversy.
Note
(Doug) Wilson's absurd comments:
"I want to begin by saying that when we first start talking about the
objectivity of the covenant and it starts to sink in what we are saying. You
mean that you are saying that lesbian Eskimo bishop lady is a Christian? She is not a Buddhist, she is not a Muslim, yes,
in the New Testament sense, she is a New Testament Christian" (Doug Wilson, "The Curses of the New
Covenant," tape 7, as excerpted from Brian Schwertley's "A Defense of Reformed Orthodoxy Against the
Romanizing Doctrines of the New Auburn Theology" below, footnote 24, emphases added).
SCRIPTURE ON WORKS AND GRACE
Rom. 4:1 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as
pertaining to the flesh, hath found?
Rom. 4:2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to
glory; but not before God.
Rom. 4:3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it
was counted unto him for righteousness.
Rom. 4:4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of
grace, but of debt.
Rom. 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that
justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Rom. 4:6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man,
unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works,
Rom. 4:7 Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and
whose sins are covered.
Justification (Classic Puritan and Reformed books starting at 99
cents with immediate download after purchase.)
The "Auburn Four" consist of
Steve Wilkins, Steve Schlissel, John Barach and Doug Wilson. The heretical teachings these men now promote
attack foundational truths found in Scripture regarding justification, worship, etc. Their heresies not only
repudiate many great biblical truths bought back to light by the Holy Spirit
during past Reformations, but their false teaching leads directly back to Rome
and the Papacy (Antichrist, see http://www.swrb.com/newslett/FREEBOOK/eschatol.htm ). Listen for yourself and warn your friends
about the dangerous errors that are exposed in the FREE MP3s and etext above
and below.
Doug Wilson:
Heretic or Reformer? Part 1 by Brian
Schwertley
Doug Wilson:
Heretic or Reformer? Part 2 by Brian Schwertley
The Gospel Crisis in the OPC and PCA by Brian
Schwertley (TEXT)
http://tinyurl.com/ybv63x or http://www.reformedonline.com/view/reformedonline/The
Current Crisis in the OPC and PCA.htm
The Gospel Crisis in the OPC and PCA by Brian
Schwertley (MP3)
Christian
Reconstruction and The Federal Vision: What Went Wrong by Brian Schwertley
(MP3)
Deals with Doug Wilson, Justification
by Faith Alone, Greg Bahnsen, Joe Morecraft, Steve Schlissel Steve, John
Barach, Steve Wilkins, Gary North, R.J. Rushdoony, Andrew Sandlin,
Paedocommunion the Covenant Works, heresy, heretics, Auburn Avenue Conference,
Randy Booth, Covenant Media Foundation, Peter Leithart, James Jordan, Southern
California Center for Christian Studies (SCCCS), The Chalcedon Report (Faith
for All of Life) magazine, David Bahnsen, Norman Shepherd, the RPCUS,
Westminster Seminary, Roger Wagner, etc.
Justification by Albert N. Martin (40 free MP3s)
Saul in the Cave of Adullam: A Testimony Against
the Fashionable Sub-Calvinism of Doug Wilson (Editor of Credenda/Agenda Magazine); and, for Classical Protestantism and
the Attainments of the Second Reformation by Dr. Reg Barrow
Doug Wilson and others at Credenda/Agenda used their magazine to publicly attack and slander
Reg Barrow (President of Still Waters Revival
Books) in a column that
they call the "Cave of Adullam." This invective was Credenda's response to Barrow's comments on Knox Ring (where
Barrow noted that John Calvin would have excommunicated John Frame for the
apostasy that he manifests in his new book on worship). Numerous private
attempts were unsuccessfully made (by Barrow and others) to call Wilson to
repentance for this slander. Ultimately, charges for violation of the ninth
commandment were brought (in accord with Matt. 18:15-17) against Wilson by
Barrow. This book recounts the salient points of the controversy (and the
Matthew 18 proceedings) between Wilson and Barrow -- in their actual email
debates! Also included is Barrow's demonstration of why Calvin would have
excommunicated Frame and Greg Price's Testimony Against The Unfounded
Charges of Anabaptism. These
debates are a classic example of the differences that exist today between
paleopresbyterians (Barrow) and neopresbyterians (Wilson). Wilson's charges against Barrow, of Anabaptism,
separatism, etc. are all refuted under a mountain of quotations from
Reformation source documents. Barrow's refutations of Wilson's spurious charges
bring to light many aspects of Reformation thought that have been lost or
forgotten in our day. Besides the initial controversy (over Frame and worship)
and the restoration process (set forth in Matthew 18:15-17), this book should
be of special interest to all of those who love the "old paths" of
truth -- trod by our forefathers in the Reformed faith -- for some of the most
pressing issues of our day (regarding the individual, church and state) are
addressed herein. Classic statements, cited by Barrow, not only exhibit the
wisdom which God granted the best Reformers of both the first and second
Reformations, but also specifically demonstrate how Wilson and many other
modern Protestants actually reject the Reformation at many points (all their protests not withstanding). "And
they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise
up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer
of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in" (Isa. 58:12). This item
is also available as a bound photocopy for $3.98 (US funds).
FREE PDF FILE: Saul in the Cave: A Debate between
Doug Wilson and Reg Barrow on Worship, Church Government, etc.
A Defense of Reformed Orthodoxy Against the
Romanizing Doctrines of the New Auburn Theology by Brian
Schwertley (OFFSITE)
"At the 2002 Auburn Avenue
Pastor's Conference four speakers--John Barach, Doug Wilson, Steve Schlissel and Steve Wilkins -- articulated
what they themselves called a new paradigm in theology. These men set forth
this new paradigm as an answer to their own perceived problems within Reformed
theology as well as the inadequate manner in which they believe Reformed
interpreters and theologians have dealt with "problem" passages in
Scripture. The main theme of the conference centered on a new way to view the
covenant which they referred to as "the objectivity of the covenant."
In their lectures a number of traditional, confessional Reformed doctrines
were rejected and replaced by the novel ideas of the speakers. Some of the standard Reformed doctrines that were
rejected or redefined were: the covenant of works, the distinction between the
visible and invisible church, the nature of baptism (especially relating to
efficacy), the doctrine of perseverance (we are repeatedly told that real
believers can fall away), the doctrine of the atonement (the speakers
repeatedly separate the ground of salvation from its application in an Arminian
manner), justification (sometimes faith is defined in a Romish manner as
an obedient or working faith [the Norman Shepherd heresy], at other times
perseverance is defined in a manner that makes it either a partial ground of
salvation or co-instrument in justification), and assurance (The main answer to
problems of assurance [we are told] is baptismal regeneration: "Look to
your baptism because you were really saved and united to Christ in your
baptism.") Because the new paradigm set forth by the Auburn theologians
is a radical departure from the Reformed faith and is heretical in many areas,
we will briefly examine some of the most perverse areas of their teaching. Not every area will be considered, for that would
require a book-length response. Further, some areas such as justification have
already been discussed at length. (For example, many excellent articles have been
written refuting Norman Shepherd's heretical view of justification. As far as
this author can tell the Auburn doctrine of justification is essentially the
same as Shepherd's. In fact, Shepherd was originally scheduled to speak at the
Auburn conference but was replaced by John Barach because he could not attend.)
Therefore, this author will not spend time analyzing their view of this topic.
One area that will receive a great deal of attention is the Reformed doctrine
of the atonement. The Auburn teaching is a repudiation of the classic Reformed
formulation of this doctrine. It is our hope and prayer that this brief
analysis of their perverse doctrines will inoculate Reformed believers against
the Romanizing paradigm of the Auburn four… Reformed believers need to be
made aware that the Auburn paradigm is a radical departure from the Reformed
faith. It is not a refining of Reformed doctrine but rather a rejection of
confessional orthodoxy in favor of sacramentalist, Arminian and Romanizing
concepts. It is heretical because it strikes at the very heart of Reformed
theology--the doctrines of the atonement and justification by faith alone. May God protect his precious church from this
vile theological poison,"
writes Brian Schwertley.
BOOK REVIEW: "Reformed" is Not Enough by Douglas Wilson reviewed by Drs. Matthew McMahon
at "A Puritan's Mind."
This extensive book
review contains much more proof that Doug Wilson is not only not Reformed (using the confessional and historic meaning of
the word), but that he is also ignorant of many classic Reformation doctrines.
Drs. McMahon writes,
Innovation and
originality in theology are the parents of all heresy. Douglas Wilson in his
book, "Reformed" is Not Enough demonstrates this subtly but effectively. To the untrained eye his
arguments may sound cohesive, helpful and clarifying. To the trained eye his
arguments are heretical, and his work demonstrates his theological and
historical ignorance.
This review is must reading, as it exposes
much false teaching -- and is free online at:
http://www.apuritansmind.com/BookReviews/Sourpuss/WilsonDouglasReformedNotEnough.htm (OFFSITE)
A Defense of the "Active Obedience" of
Jesus Christ In The Justification of Sinners: A Biblical Refutation of Norman
Shepherd on the Preceptive Obedience of the Savior by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.reformedonline.com/view/reformedonline/Active%20Obedience.htm
The Active and Passive Obedience of Jesus Christ
by Dr. C. Matthew McMahon
(OFFSITE)
http://www.apuritansmind.com/Justification/McMahonActivePassiveObedienceJesus.htm
N.T. Wright's Doctrine of Justification, Part 1
(MP3) Guy Prentiss Waters
The Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC) Cover-up by
Paul M. Elliott
The reader would expect a 70,000-word Report
"concerning the doctrine of justification and other related doctrines" to be a
comprehensive discussion of the issues. However, the Justification Study Committee Report leaves critical issues untouched. It leaves much
unsaid that must be said – inconvenient facts that the OPC's leadership has
historically denied. Part of the Committee's mandate was to address "other
related doctrines" beyond the Federal Vision and New Perspective on Paul,
but the Committee has failed to do this. It does not address the false
teachings and false teachers that have most seriously undermined the OPC
itself.
Thus, the Report continues the conspiracy of
silence that has prevailed in the OPC for three decades. It leaves the
erroneous impression that the serious doctrinal problems are outside the
denomination, not within it. The Report gives false comfort to those who think
the OPC is still a bastion of Biblical orthodoxy. On the contrary, the Report,
and the 2006 General Assembly's commendation of it, both maintain the OPC as a
safe haven for those who teach error.
Men within the OPC, including at least one member
of the Committee itself, teach heresy regarding the Gospel and many other
fundamentals of the faith. Even the men on the Committee who have their
personal doctrine right have facilitated the teaching of false doctrines by
others for decades. Some will reject this as a blanket, indiscriminate
indictment. But it is the truth, because those men have failed to speak out
publicly against the errorists among them. Not one of the ministers appointed
to this Committee has demanded, at any time, that the denomination rid itself
of the cancer of neo-liberalism. And now the Committee – a coalition of
conservatives plus neo-liberals and those who cooperate with them – has
produced a "consensus report" continuing the conspiracy of silence. Each
member of the Committee, regardless of his personal doctrinal position, has
been and continues to be part of the problem, not part of the solution... Just
as the Report ignores the cancerous spread of false teaching within the OPC
itself, it does not discuss the root causes of the OPC's crisis... continued
at The Orthodox Presbyterian Cover-up by Paul M.
Elliott
The Richard Gaffin Question (OFFSITE)
http://godshammer.wordpress.com/2008/07/11/the-gaffin-question/
"Some final questions: How can Gaffin defend
Shepherd for thirty years and go undisciplined within the OPC? How can Gaffin
by his actions condemn God's elect who rightfully fought Shepherd/Kinnaird and
their teachings go undisciplined within the OPC. Why is the OPC trying to bury
the Gaffin/Shepherd/Kinnaird issue. Since when is Gaffin's writing a new book
considered repentance and church discipline? Finally, Why are those who
condemn these teachings and these men who shout it from the house tops treated
with contempt. What concerns me
is the chameleon like nature of false teachers. Remember, ambiguous teaching is
false teaching. If a pastor won't state clearly and unambiguously where he
stands and what he believes don't sit under his teaching!"
Justification by Faith Alone" by Norman
Shepherd, A Review by David H. Linden (OFFSITE)
Reformation & Revival Journal Vol. 11,
Number 2, Spring 2002
"We need to see that his doctrine is not that
of the Reformation, the Westminster Standards, or the Bible. We must guard our
pulpits from such teaching. Those ministers who stand in them should be very
frank and open about their views on these things. I say this because Mr.
Shepherd has lately had a growing influence among ministers in conservative
reformed circles. I say again that his inclusion of our obedience as necessary
for our justification is heresy. Let us beware."
http://www.grebeweb.com/linden/shepherd_review.htm
Wright is Wrong: The Attractions and Problems of
the New Perspective (MP3) by
Ligon Duncan
FREE MP3s REFUTING DOUG WILSON, the "FEDERAL VISION," and the various AUBURN AVENUE ERRORS and HERESIES
All the best Reformation books on Justification are on Reformation Bookshelf CD #20
at: http://www.swrb.com/Puritan/reformation-bookshelf-CDs.htm -- also see Reformed and Puritan Classics.
How
To Be Right With God (Justification by Faith Alone)
Greg Price - 59 min (Romans 4)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=92805144851
The Doctrine of Justification by John W. Robbins (OFFSITE)
The Justification
Controversy - 68 min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=&sermonID=11220594943
An important and well done lecture on
justification. One drawback is a short section related to some of Mr. Robbins'
peculiar views regarding the definition of faith. Otherwise, this is a
"must-listen" on the classic (Reformation/Westminster Standards)
position on justification.
Refuting the Federal Vision Heresy (1 of 4):
Conference Message (Refuting Doug Wilson, Steve Schlissel, Steve Wilkins,
Richard Lusk, et al.) by John
M. Otis (OFFSITE)
Refuting the Federal Vision Heresy (2 of 4):
Conference Message (Refuting Doug Wilson, Steve Schlissel, Steve Wilkins,
Richard Lusk, et al.) by John M. Otis (OFFSITE)
Refuting the Federal Vision Heresy (3 of 4):
Conference Message (Refuting Doug Wilson, Steve Schlissel, Steve Wilkins,
Richard Lusk, et al.) by John M. Otis (OFFSITE)
Refuting the Federal Vision Heresy (4 of 4):
Conference Message (Refuting Doug Wilson, Steve Schlissel, Steve Wilkins,
Richard Lusk, et al.) by John M. Otis (OFFSITE)
Great Reformational Truths (Refuting the Federal
Vision Heresy) by John Otis
Some of the great battle cries of the
Reformation were sola Christo
(by Christ alone); sola gratia
(by grace alone); sola fide (by
faith alone). One of the great threats to the Reformed church is the Federal
Vision movement. Romans 5 puts the blow torch to this theology.
The Federal Vision's Rejection of Historic
Calvinism, Part 1 by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=32606183152
The Federal Vision's Rejection of Calvinism, Part 2 by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=4206183537
Federal Vision and Baptismal Regeneration by Brian Schwertley
(OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=31906201317
The Federal Vision's Denial of the Atonement by Brian Schwertley
(OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=31206205357
Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 1 by Brian Schwertley
(OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=82204215114
Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 2 by Brian Schwertley
(OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=9604154625
Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 3 by Brian Schwertley
(OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=9150493512
Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 4 by Brian Schwertley
(OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=9280410426
Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 5 by Brian Schwertley
(OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=7503225849
Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 6 by Brian Schwertley
(OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=104042196
The Federal Vision and the Doctrine of the Church by Brian Schwertley
(OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=4906173851
Galatians: What Paul Really Said in Galatians by Joe Morecraft III (OFFSITE)
Free MP3 at http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=&sermonID=3104225951
You've heard of N.T. Wright's book, now
hear the sermon, "What Paul Really Said in Galatians," in which Joe Morecraft exposits the
biblical perspective on Paul. Here Morecraft refutes some of the
heresies of N.T. Wright and the "New Perspective on Paul" movement. In so doing he also exposes some of the major
errors of the Auburn Four (Doug Wilson, Steve Wilkins, Steve Schlissel and John
Barach) on justification, and the
teaching and other teachers of what has come to be known as the Federal
Vision and/or Auburn Avenue Theology.
This sermon also contains some very useful practical aspects of the biblical
teaching of justification by faith alone, through grace alone, by Christ alone.
The only drawbacks in this sermon are the quotes from the man-made hymns of
Charles Wesley (an Arminian) and Isaac Watts (a Unitarian, see the free text at
http://www.covenanter.org/McMaster/Psalmody/psalmapdx.htm#1 and the MP3 series beginning at http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=860531825, as there are certainly many faithful men that
could have been quoted to make the same point regarding the imputation of
Christ's righteousness to the elect through faith alone.
The Theology of Richard Gaffin and Norman Shepherd (OFFSITE)
John W. Robbins - The Justification
Controversy- 70 min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=&sermonID=11210516124
This free MP3 exposes some of the
poisonous teaching coming out of Westminster Seminary (East) and provides some
pertinent and interesting history leading up to the somewhat widespread
adoption of the Auburn or Federal Vision heresies among previously conservative
Presbyterian and Reformed churches, seminary professors and other teachers. It
also deals with the dangers of "Biblical Theology," especially as it
seeks to displace systematic theology.
Thomas M Sullivan (12/30/2005) writes: Excellent Material as well
as a Warning ˜ Whether one agrees
with the premise that the Auburn Theology had at its foundation the teachings
of Cornelius Van Til - I am not sure I am convinced of this - this material is
still excellent and important. As one pastor stated of Robbins' having the
Auburn Pastors in his cross hairs, "he is barking up the right tree."
The ramifications of their teaching is seen in such fruits as a new definition
for justification... it is sacramentalism rearing its head in a new form.
Analysis of Norman Shepherd
(OFFSITE)
Dr. Venema - Justification Redefined? - 51
min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=42705192726
In the background of the Reformed faith of
the late 20th century lies the subtle, yet growing influence of Norman
Shepherd. Learn the subtle, yet profound differences that lie at the heart of
"covenant obedience" and the new paradigm in covenant thinking.
Justification: 'We Must All Appear
Before The Judgement Seat of Christ' 14 of 14 by Jeff Pollard
Justification
Series - 65 min - 2 Cor. 5:10
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=8206115350
The Theology of N. T. Wright (OFFSITE)
John W. Robbins - The Justification
Controversy- 75 min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=&sermonID=11220594619
Review & Critique of the Federal
Vision / Auburn Avenue Theology
Guy Prentiss Waters
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=62905235459
A soft overview and refutation of
major Federal Vision / Auburn Avenue Theology errors.
The New Perspective on Justification by
Dr. James White (Three Audio Lectures)
Studies on Saving Faith and Assurance 1
of 10 (OFFSITE)
A. W. Pink - 45 minutes (Mark 16:16)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?sid=42806132213
Perseverance of the Saints (OFFSITE)
Greg Price - 50 min (Luke 22:31-34)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=201005131743
Perseverance of the Just
Greg Price - 50 min (Proverbs
24:16) (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=980514502
What Does Baptism Accomplish? (OFFSITE)
Greg Price - 54 min (1 Peter
3:19-21)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=91405125359
Auburn Avenue Theology (OFFSITE)
John W. Robbins - The Justification Controversy - 94
min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=&sermonID=11210516936
Much good is found in this lecture,
however, regarding separation from corrupt churches (and this would include any
church that holds to the "Auburn Theology" or any church that refuses
to discipline teachers of these heresies), we believe that the most faithful
course of action after separation from a church which lacks "well
being" is to join with a church that possesses "well being." In
this case that would entail joining with the Reformed Presbytery in North
America (RPNA). For information on the RPNA please see http://www.reformedpresbytery.org/ . In this lecture Robbins also makes an error
regarding Rome's baptism (an error which Thornwell also made) which we believe
stems from a lack of knowledge related to classic Reformation ecclesiology,
specifically the Reformers distinction between the "being" and the
"well being" of the visible church. For an extensive explanation of
this truth (along will numerous pertinent quotations from some of the best
Reformers) please see chapter two in Greg Barrow's The Covenanted
Reformation Defended. This book is
free online at http://www.reformedpresbytery.org/books/covrefdf/covrefdf.htm#mis2 or at http://www.reformedpresbytery.org/books/index.html . The complete, free online edition of The
Covenanted Reformation Defended is
also at http://www.reformedpresbytery.org/books/covrefdf/covrefdf.htm or at http://www.swrb.com/newslett/freebook/gbarrow.htm . Barrow's Covenanted Reformation Defended in book format, as well as free MP3s from this
book, are listed under "BARROW, GREG" at http://www.swrb.com/catalog/b.htm . This lecture also includes some of Mr. Robbins
peculiar views regarding the nature of faith, which are addressed by one
questioner in the question period near the end of this MP3.
Federal Vision Critique 1 (OFFSITE)
Alan Strange
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?sermonID=6300622337
What is Federal Vision all about? How does
its doctrine of God and Covenant impact justification by faith alone? After
serious study, Professor Alan Strange presents
his answer. Shows how the Federal Vision is not only contrary to Reformation
thought, but also contrary to some earlier thought on covenant theology among
earlier church fathers (including Augustine). Defends Van Til against Federal
Vision misrepresentations of Van Til's thought. Also exposes liberal tendencies
in Auburn Avenue / Federal Vision teaching.
Federal Vision Critique 2 (OFFSITE)
Alan Strange
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?sermonID=7106162435
Deals with the covenant of works, the law
and the gospel, faith, justification, sanctification, Christ's active
obedience and the shortcomings of various proponents of the Auburn
Theology / Federal Vision on these points. What the Federal Vision teaches
about covenant changes their entire approach to the Bible. Find out how it
affects the doctrine of man and Christ in this engaging summary. Also includes
more about the tendency toward liberalism among some Auburn Theology / Federal
Vision teachers.
Federal Vision Critique 3 (OFFSITE)
Alan Strange
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?sermonID=72062739
Federal Vision not only redefines covenant
and the work of Christ, it also changes justification by faith alone, the
meaning of faith itself and what perseverance of the saints entails!
Federal Vision Critique 4 (OFFSITE)
Alan Strange
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?sermonID=7306163741
Demonstrates how some in the Federal
Vision / Auburn Avenue camp oppose classic Reformed theology and the
Westminster Standards in their erroneous views related to baptism, even
how some Federal Vision proponents (Doug Wilson included) are falling into
Rome-like confusion regarding baptism.
New Perspectives in Paul 1 (OFFSITE)
Dr. Venema - Justification Redefined? - 66
min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=4260512165
Is justification by faith alone obsolete?
This question is quite real as some in the Evangelical and Reformed camps
become attracted to these new teachings. Dr. Venema sheds light on this subtle
yet growing approach of NT Wright and others.
New Perspectives in Paul 2 (OFFSITE)
Dr. Venema - Justification Redefined? - 61
min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=4260518221
Sinclair Ferguson's recent lecture on the
so-called New Perspective(s) on Paul, and in particular the version of the NPP
promoted by Bishop N.T. Wright.
How Do I Know That I Know Christ (1
John Series 5/27) (OFFSITE)
Greg Price - 66 min (1 John 2:3-6)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=71105172315
Justification for the Ungodly by
Faith Alone - 23 (OFFSITE)
Dr. Joel Beeke - 64 min (Romans
3:28)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonsspeaker&sermonID=111205215633
Justification by Faith Alone - 23 (OFFSITE)
Dr. Joel Beeke - 52 min (Romans 5:19)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonsspeaker&sermonID=830313643
Justification: What are the Basics?
- 1 (OFFSITE)
Dr. Joel Beeke - 57 min (Romans 3:23-28)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonsspeaker&sermonID=1250413726
Justification By Faith Alone
Through Grace Alone By Christ Alone and Peace With God 1 of 2
C. H. Spurgeon - 40 min (Romans
5:1; Romans 1:17) (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=15040458
Justification By Faith Alone
Through Grace Alone By Christ Alone and Peace With God 2 of 2
C. H. Spurgeon - 47 min
(Genesis 15:6; Galatians 3:11) (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=9140317135
I Will Never Leave Thee, Nor
Forsake Thee (OFFSITE)
C. H. Spurgeon - 41 min (Hebrews 13:3)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=71105172315
The Atonement 1 of 16 (OFFSITE)
A. W. Pink - 48 min (Romans 5:11)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=31706134317
Spring In the Heart (A Look At
God's Work of Salvation and Sanctification In the Heart of Man) (OFFSITE)
C. H. Spurgeon - 36 min (Psalm 65:10)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=7120515546
Biblical Church Membership (OFFSITE)
Greg Price - 85 min (Acts 2:41)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=82605151218
Baptism as New Testament
Circumcision (OFFSITE)
Greg Price - 71 min (Colossians
2:11-12)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=91405143636
Why Do Heresies Arise in the
Church? (OFFSITE)
Greg Price - 61 min (1 John 4:4-6)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=101905104443
The Doctrine of Revelation (OFFSITE)
John W. Robbins - The Justification
Controversy - 69 min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=&sermonID=11220594849
RELATED (The Doctrine of Revelation):
Covenanter Terms of Communion 1 of 19:
The Word of God 1/2 by Greg Price
Free MP3 at http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=1210510584
Explains and defends the first term of
communion, which is 'An acknowledgement of the Old and New Testament to be the
Word of God, and the alone infallible rule of faith and practice.'
Covers the attributes of Scripture,
including the necessity, inspiration, authority, sufficiency, perspicuity,
perpetuity, etc. of the Word of God. Also deals with principles of
interpretation (hermeneutics) and how we know that God's Word is His Word, and
thus can be trusted as the absolute, inerrant, infallible and inspired truth.
Touches on higher criticism and the debate
over bible versions, upholding the Textus Receptus (i.e. the ecclesiastical or
received text) and the King James Version.
A fine defense of Sola Scriptura which
also touches on how 'extra-biblical' terms of communion are not only required
by Scripture itself, but are an inescapable necessity.
Price is careful to point out the
difference between the primary, infallible standard of Scripture and those
uninspired subordinate standards, which nevertheless bind the conscience
whenever they say the same thing as Scripture.
A great introduction to God's Word that
comes with our highest recommendation.
+ Covenanter Terms of Communion 2 of
19: The Word of God 2/2 by Greg Price Free MP3 at http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=12105141916
+ The Biblical and Logical Necessity of
Uninspired Creeds by Larry Birger, Jr.
(A humorous and instructive dialogue between Hans [a paleopresbyterian] and
Franz [a neopresbyterian], demonstrating the absolute necessity of uninspired
creeds. Hans shows Franz that Franz's rejection of uninspired creeds is itself
an uninspired creed.)
Free etext article at http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/BibLogCr.htm
+ PURITAN REFORMED CHURCH OF EDMONTON
(Session: Greg Price, Greg Barrow, Lyndon Dohms)
A Reformation Discussion of
Extraordinary Predictive Prophecy Subsequent to the Closing of the Canon of
Scripture (1998)
Free online book at http://www.reformedpresbytery.org/books/index.html
PDF Document (81KB) http://www.reformedpresbytery.org/books/prophecy/prophecy.pdf
ZIP File (74KB)
http://www.reformedpresbytery.org/books/prophecy/prophecy.zip
Web Page (89KB)
http://www.reformedpresbytery.org/books/prophecy/prophecy.htm
The Visible and Invisible Church (OFFSITE)
Brian Schwertley - 46 min (Romans 9:6;
11:1-7)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=8903103934
In his sermon on the visible and
invisible church, Schwertley carefully analyzes the Reformed doctrine of the
church. This sermon proves that the distinction between the visible and
invisible church is biblical and unavoidable. In this sermon there is some very
interesting interaction with modern speakers such as Doug Wilson who deny this
biblical distinction. This doctrine is very important because its denial has
led certain modern heretical theologians (e.g., the Auburn Four) toward a
medieval Romish view of the church.
A Concern About Infant Inclusion
in the Covenant of Grace (OFFSITE).
The New Catechism on Infant
Inclusion in the Covenant A Short Defense Against the heresy of the Auburn
Four and the heretical Theology of the New Perspective
Refuting some heretical teaching in
comparison to the Reformed Doctrine on the issues of infants.
I received an email from a concerned
brother that the New Catechism on Infant Inclusion in the Covenant I have posted here may have
"connotation" of the Auburn Four's theology. I want to express a deep
concern here. The Auburn Four's Theology is heretical. If they do not repent of it, they will be
damned for believing it. I
repudiate their "works salvation." The New Catechism I have out,
though, in no way represents or purports the same ideas as the Auburn Four.
by Dr. C. Matthew McMahon
Free at http://www.apuritansmind.com/Baptism/McMahonConcernAboutInfantInclusion.htm
LUTHER, JUSTIFICATION,
REFORMATION AND SEPARATION by DAVID STEELE
The weapons, with which the saints
overcame the dragon, were not carnal, but mighty. These, we are told, were
"the blood of the Lamb, and the word of their testimony." They
believed and they taught in opposition to the popular doctrine of good works and
penances, that the righteousness which the law of God requires of a sinner, is
provided by a Surety; that the blood of Christ alone cleanses believers from
the guilt of sin, and thus justifies them in the sight of God. No man ever used
stronger language than Luther in denouncing the supposed efficacy of works, or
in asserting the sovereignty of free grace, in the justification of a sinner.
Indeed it was the deep impression which the doctrine of justification made upon
the hearts of men, and the firm hold which faith took of it, that enabled and
constrained them to forsake the Romish church and to seek and erect a separate
fellowship. This was with them "the word of Christ's patience." Other
doctrines of grace were, of course, connected with this of justification in the
apprehension of the Reformers, but it was the central one. And thus we may
learn, that any doctrine of the Bible, when generally opposed, may lawfully
become a point of testimony; and when openly opposed and practically denied, it
may become a warrantable and imperative ground of separation. In all such
cases, -- and history supplies multitudes of them, -- the declining majority
are truly the schismatics and separatists. The malicious, the indolent and
credulous, however, in all ages have joined in the cry of schism as attaching
to the virtuous minority.
- David Steele, From: Notes
on the Apocalypse (1870), pp. 166-167 (this title is on the Puritan
Hard Drive)
Commentary on St. Paul's Epistle to
the Galatians by Martin Luther (MP3 audio book)
+++ Important books
(must reading!) on justification:
+ BUCHANAN,
JAMES, The Doctrine of
Justification
http://www.puritandownloads.com/swrb/products/The-Doctrine-of-Justification-by-James-Buchanan.html
+ BROWN,
JOHN (of Wamphray), The Life of Justification Opened (1695)
http://www.puritandownloads.com/swrb/products/The-Life-of-Justification-Opened_-Or_-a-Treatise-grounded-upon-Gal.-2.11-by-John-Brown-of-Wamphray.html
+++ Important books (must reading!) on
separation:
+ DOUGLAS, JAMES
Strictures on Occasional
Hearing (1820)
http://www.swrb.com/catalog/d.htm or in MP3 at
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=&sermonID=8605225744
+ BARROW, GREG
The Covenanted Reformation Defended
http://www.swrb.com/catalog/b.htm or in MP3 at
DEBATE on the Meaning of the Church in
Reformation Thought
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonsspeaker&sermonID=11250123955
Covers some of the most important (and
often forgotten, in our day) aspects of the Reformation doctrine of the church,
unity and separation (championed by Calvin, Knox, the Covenanted Presbyterians
at the Westminster Assembly, et al.). Includes many citations from Reformation
leaders & confessional statements of the best Reformed churches. This is
chapter 2 in Greg Barrow's The Covenanted Reformation Defended (free at:
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/misrep2.htm ).
The Following information on N.T.
Wright and the "New Perspective on Paul" heresy has been added below
as the Auburn speakers (Doug Wilson, Steve Wilkins, Steve Schlissel, and John
Barach) have clearly been drinking from this poison well. N.T. Wright is a liberal heretic, don't be fooled
by his fair sounding words. He may pen phrases like "justification by
faith," (as the ecumenical Romanists do) though never "justification
by faith alone,"
and he denies outright the biblical (Reformation) understanding of
justification by faith alone!
Furthermore, as you will find out in the articles cited below, as well as in
the quote by N.T. Wright which follows (where Wright himself states that he believes
there is a "possibility" that the biblical account of the virgin
birth "might just be true"), this false teacher denies much about
Scripture that our Reformation forefathers faithfully proclaimed -- even those
very truths for which some of our brave Reformation brothers (and sisters)
sealed their testimony with their own blood, as martyrs of our Lord Jesus
Christ. Beware the subtlety of the serpent (2 Cor. 11:3) -- neither the new
perspective on Paul nor the new Auburn theology teaches "the faith which
was once delivered unto the saints" (Jude 3).
"The New Perspective (on Paul) is
'Another Gospel'" by Andy Webb
(The system of salvation by Covenant
Nomism that Wright advances is a different gospel.)
http://sites.silaspartners.com/partner/Article_Display_Page/0,,PTID23682|CHID125043|CIID1526296,00.html (OFFSITE)
"New Approaches of Biblical
Theology to Justification" by Douglas Kelly
(The new perspective on Paul offers us
less than the gospel of justification by grace through faith.)
http://sites.silaspartners.com/CC/article/0,,PTID23682|CHID125043|CIID1521174,00.html (OFFSITE)
"Wherever the knowledge of it
(i.e., justification by faith alone) is taken away, the glory of Christ is
extinguished, religion abolished, the Church destroyed, and the hope of
salvation utterly overthrown"
(John Calvin, A Reformation Debate: Calvin's Reply to Sadoleto, p. 66, available on Reformation Bookshelf CD 17
under the title Defending the Reformation: John Calvin Debates the Romanist
Sadolet at http://www.swrb.com/Puritan/reformation-bookshelf-CDs.htm ).
The New Perspective on Paul: Calvin
and N. T. Wright by J. V. Fesko
(What makes the new perspective most
harmful to the church is its use of terminology.)
http://www.fpcjackson.org/resources/apologetics/Covenant
Theology & Justification/fesko.htm (OFFSITE)
Here is some interesting
information about N.T. Wright's belief (or, rather, lack thereof) concerning
the virgin birth:
[58] These are
not the only questionable areas in the theology of new perspective advocates.
Wright, for example, does not come out and say he believes in the virgin birth
of Christ but that it is a possibility and that the New Testament authors
believed it: "What if we find that, very early within the movement that
grew up around [Christ], there arose two independent sources claiming that he
had been conceived without a human father? Faced with all of this, a belief in
this God, and this Jesus, may compel us to hold open the possibility that this
account of his conception might just be true" (Wright, Who Was Jesus?, p.
83). He also states, "One of the best possible answers is that [Matthew
and Luke] very firmly believed it to be true" (Wright, Who Was Jesus?, p.
84).
- From footnote 58 at: The New
Perspective on Paul: Calvin and N. T. Wright by J. V. Fesko
(What makes the new perspective most
harmful to the church is its use of terminology.)
http://www.fpcjackson.org/resources/apologetics/Covenant
Theology & Justification/fesko.htm (OFFSITE)
Pornography, the Anabaptists, and Doug Wilson's
Civil Antinomianism (1997)
by Reg Barrow (Pointed but irenic,
Barrow decisively refutes the view of Doug Wilson (cf. "Cyberporn: A Case
Study" [Credenda/Agenda,
vol. 7, no. 5, p. 11]), many modern Theonomists and the civil libertarians,
that the production and distribution of pornography is not a crime (and thus
not subject to negative penal sanctions by the civil magistrate). Barrow
demonstrates that Wilson's view of civil government (which logically results in
such a monstrous conclusion) is actually a overly strict view of the regulative
principle. This "hyper-regulativism" (denying lawful inferences, or
what Samuel Rutherford calls "logical consequence") is then wrongly
applied to the civil magistrate, rather than to worship (when rightly
interpreted). He also points out the link between Wilson's view and the
principles of the Anabaptists, Libertines and other antiestablishmentarian
forces. With an impressive array of historical citations (primarily John
Calvin, George Gillespie, Samuel Rutherford, and the Westminster Confession of
Faith), and a cogent analysis and application of relevant Scripture passages, Barrow
shows clearly that Wilson's view of civil government "gives birth to
illegitimate offspring in the case of pornography, contradicting as it does
common sense (the light of nature), our reformed fathers in the faith, and the
express commands and approved examples of Scripture. In short, it is anything but the 'classical
Protestant' position, and anything but biblical." This item is also
available as a bound photocopy for $1.99 [US funds]) and is appendix
"B" excerpted from Saul in the Cave of Adullam: A Testimony Against the Fashionable
Sub-Calvinism of Doug Wilson (Editor of Credenda/Agenda Magazine; and, For Classical Protestantism and
the Attainments of the Second Reformation.
Alexander Karelin was one of the most devastating wrestlers to ever live. His most impressive display of power was when he would lift 300+ pound opponents from flat off the the ground and reintroduce their necks and collar bones to the mat with crushing force. The move was nicknamed "The Karelin Lift". With parallel might, Reg Barrow’s writings, which IMO are the best available writings anywhere representing true historical Presbyterian Principles regarding issues of authority, the church, and the state, have ripped the Americanist Pseudo-Reformed systems of Theology to shreds. In his work Pornography, The Anabaptists And Doug Wilson's Civil Antinomianism he clearly shows the primary fallacy of the Modern Theonomist movement and in so doing gives an exposition of the historical Puritan Theonomy which is nothing short of the ancient Patriarchal Establishmentarianism so common with human societies in the history of the world.
Barrow places his finger on the primary error of this system,
"To begin with, on the pornography question Wilson (and other *modern* Theonomists) apply a *form* of "regulativism" (really "hyper-regulativism"; see below) where it does not belong — i.e. in the case of negative civil sanctions. Ironically, many of these same people also deny (if only by their practice; James 1:22; Titus 1:16) the true regulativism where Scripture teaches it does belong — i.e. in the public worship of God."
The rest of his work is an exposition of this very mistake and at the end of his work he lists some devastating questions that the Modern Theonomist cannot answer.
Greg Price - 59 min (Romans 4)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=92805144851
The Doctrine of Justification by John W. Robbins (OFFSITE)
The Justification Controversy - 68 min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=&sermonID=11220594943
An important and well done lecture on justification. One drawback is a short section related to some of Mr. Robbins' peculiar views regarding the definition of faith. Otherwise, this is a "must-listen" on the classic (Reformation/Westminster Standards) position on justification.
Refuting the Federal Vision Heresy (1 of 4): Conference Message (Refuting Doug Wilson, Steve Schlissel, Steve Wilkins, Richard Lusk, et al.) by John M. Otis (OFFSITE)
Refuting the Federal Vision Heresy (2 of 4): Conference Message (Refuting Doug Wilson, Steve Schlissel, Steve Wilkins, Richard Lusk, et al.) by John M. Otis (OFFSITE)
Refuting the Federal Vision Heresy (3 of 4): Conference Message (Refuting Doug Wilson, Steve Schlissel, Steve Wilkins, Richard Lusk, et al.) by John M. Otis (OFFSITE)
Refuting the Federal Vision Heresy (4 of 4): Conference Message (Refuting Doug Wilson, Steve Schlissel, Steve Wilkins, Richard Lusk, et al.) by John M. Otis (OFFSITE)
Great Reformational Truths (Refuting the Federal Vision Heresy) by John Otis
Some of the great battle cries of the Reformation were sola Christo (by Christ alone); sola gratia (by grace alone); sola fide (by faith alone). One of the great threats to the Reformed church is the Federal Vision movement. Romans 5 puts the blow torch to this theology.
The Federal Vision's Rejection of Historic Calvinism, Part 1 by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=32606183152
The Federal Vision's Rejection of Calvinism, Part 2 by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=4206183537
Federal Vision and Baptismal Regeneration by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=31906201317
The Federal Vision's Denial of the Atonement by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=31206205357
Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 1 by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=82204215114
Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 2 by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=9604154625
Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 3 by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=9150493512
Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 4 by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=9280410426
Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 5 by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=7503225849
Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 6 by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=104042196
The Federal Vision and the Doctrine of the Church by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=4906173851
Enjoy!
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- Richard Bennett (former Roman Catholic priest who is now a preacher of Reformation truth)
Berean Beacon
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It holds some of the most priceless Reformed works of God-centered and Christ-glorifying truth that were ever penned.
Most students, ministers and scholars of the Bible would never personally acquire even half the literal number of books on the Puritan Hard Drive, much less the extreme caliber of its contents.
In God's providence modern day Christians have been chosen to be the recipients of both a theological and practical blessing. May we not squander it.
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A Puritan's Mind
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http://tinyurl.com/ybv63x or http://www.reformedonline.com/view/reformedonline/The Current Crisis in the OPC and PCA.htm
The Gospel Crisis in the OPC and PCA by Brian Schwertley (MP3)
Christian Reconstruction and The Federal Vision: What Went Wrong by Brian Schwertley (MP3)
Deals with Doug Wilson, Justification by Faith Alone, Greg Bahnsen, Joe Morecraft, Steve Schlissel Steve, John Barach, Steve Wilkins, Gary North, R.J. Rushdoony, Andrew Sandlin, Paedocommunion the Covenant Works, heresy, heretics, Auburn Avenue Conference, Randy Booth, Covenant Media Foundation, Peter Leithart, James Jordan, Southern California Center for Christian Studies (SCCCS), The Chalcedon Report (Faith for All of Life) magazine, David Bahnsen, Norman Shepherd, the RPCUS, Westminster Seminary, Roger Wagner, etc.
Justification by Albert N. Martin (40 free MP3s)
Saul in the Cave of Adullam: A Testimony Against the Fashionable Sub-Calvinism of Doug Wilson (Editor of Credenda/Agenda Magazine); and, for Classical Protestantism and the Attainments of the Second Reformation by Dr. Reg Barrow
Doug Wilson and others at Credenda/Agenda used their magazine to publicly attack and slander Reg Barrow (President of Still Waters Revival Books) in a column that they call the "Cave of Adullam." This invective was Credenda's response to Barrow's comments on Knox Ring (where Barrow noted that John Calvin would have excommunicated John Frame for the apostasy that he manifests in his new book on worship). Numerous private attempts were unsuccessfully made (by Barrow and others) to call Wilson to repentance for this slander. Ultimately, charges for violation of the ninth commandment were brought (in accord with Matt. 18:15-17) against Wilson by Barrow. This book recounts the salient points of the controversy (and the Matthew 18 proceedings) between Wilson and Barrow -- in their actual email debates! Also included is Barrow's demonstration of why Calvin would have excommunicated Frame and Greg Price's Testimony Against The Unfounded Charges of Anabaptism. These debates are a classic example of the differences that exist today between paleopresbyterians (Barrow) and neopresbyterians (Wilson). Wilson's charges against Barrow, of Anabaptism, separatism, etc. are all refuted under a mountain of quotations from Reformation source documents. Barrow's refutations of Wilson's spurious charges bring to light many aspects of Reformation thought that have been lost or forgotten in our day. Besides the initial controversy (over Frame and worship) and the restoration process (set forth in Matthew 18:15-17), this book should be of special interest to all of those who love the "old paths" of truth -- trod by our forefathers in the Reformed faith -- for some of the most pressing issues of our day (regarding the individual, church and state) are addressed herein. Classic statements, cited by Barrow, not only exhibit the wisdom which God granted the best Reformers of both the first and second Reformations, but also specifically demonstrate how Wilson and many other modern Protestants actually reject the Reformation at many points (all their protests not withstanding). "And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in" (Isa. 58:12). This item is also available as a bound photocopy for $3.98 (US funds).
FREE PDF FILE: Saul in the Cave: A Debate between Doug Wilson and Reg Barrow on Worship, Church Government, etc.
A Defense of Reformed Orthodoxy Against the Romanizing Doctrines of the New Auburn Theology by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
"At the 2002 Auburn Avenue Pastor's Conference four speakers--John Barach, Doug Wilson, Steve Schlissel and Steve Wilkins -- articulated what they themselves called a new paradigm in theology. These men set forth this new paradigm as an answer to their own perceived problems within Reformed theology as well as the inadequate manner in which they believe Reformed interpreters and theologians have dealt with "problem" passages in Scripture. The main theme of the conference centered on a new way to view the covenant which they referred to as "the objectivity of the covenant." In their lectures a number of traditional, confessional Reformed doctrines were rejected and replaced by the novel ideas of the speakers. Some of the standard Reformed doctrines that were rejected or redefined were: the covenant of works, the distinction between the visible and invisible church, the nature of baptism (especially relating to efficacy), the doctrine of perseverance (we are repeatedly told that real believers can fall away), the doctrine of the atonement (the speakers repeatedly separate the ground of salvation from its application in an Arminian manner), justification (sometimes faith is defined in a Romish manner as an obedient or working faith [the Norman Shepherd heresy], at other times perseverance is defined in a manner that makes it either a partial ground of salvation or co-instrument in justification), and assurance (The main answer to problems of assurance [we are told] is baptismal regeneration: "Look to your baptism because you were really saved and united to Christ in your baptism.") Because the new paradigm set forth by the Auburn theologians is a radical departure from the Reformed faith and is heretical in many areas, we will briefly examine some of the most perverse areas of their teaching. Not every area will be considered, for that would require a book-length response. Further, some areas such as justification have already been discussed at length. (For example, many excellent articles have been written refuting Norman Shepherd's heretical view of justification. As far as this author can tell the Auburn doctrine of justification is essentially the same as Shepherd's. In fact, Shepherd was originally scheduled to speak at the Auburn conference but was replaced by John Barach because he could not attend.) Therefore, this author will not spend time analyzing their view of this topic. One area that will receive a great deal of attention is the Reformed doctrine of the atonement. The Auburn teaching is a repudiation of the classic Reformed formulation of this doctrine. It is our hope and prayer that this brief analysis of their perverse doctrines will inoculate Reformed believers against the Romanizing paradigm of the Auburn four… Reformed believers need to be made aware that the Auburn paradigm is a radical departure from the Reformed faith. It is not a refining of Reformed doctrine but rather a rejection of confessional orthodoxy in favor of sacramentalist, Arminian and Romanizing concepts. It is heretical because it strikes at the very heart of Reformed theology--the doctrines of the atonement and justification by faith alone. May God protect his precious church from this vile theological poison," writes Brian Schwertley.
This extensive book review contains much more proof that Doug Wilson is not only not Reformed (using the confessional and historic meaning of the word), but that he is also ignorant of many classic Reformation doctrines. Drs. McMahon writes,
http://www.apuritansmind.com/BookReviews/Sourpuss/WilsonDouglasReformedNotEnough.htm (OFFSITE)
http://www.reformedonline.com/view/reformedonline/Active%20Obedience.htm
http://www.apuritansmind.com/Justification/McMahonActivePassiveObedienceJesus.htm
http://godshammer.wordpress.com/2008/07/11/the-gaffin-question/
Reformation & Revival Journal Vol. 11, Number 2, Spring 2002
http://www.grebeweb.com/linden/shepherd_review.htm
Greg Price - 59 min (Romans 4)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=92805144851
The Doctrine of Justification by John W. Robbins (OFFSITE)
The Justification Controversy - 68 min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=&sermonID=11220594943
An important and well done lecture on justification. One drawback is a short section related to some of Mr. Robbins' peculiar views regarding the definition of faith. Otherwise, this is a "must-listen" on the classic (Reformation/Westminster Standards) position on justification.
Refuting the Federal Vision Heresy (1 of 4): Conference Message (Refuting Doug Wilson, Steve Schlissel, Steve Wilkins, Richard Lusk, et al.) by John M. Otis (OFFSITE)
Refuting the Federal Vision Heresy (2 of 4): Conference Message (Refuting Doug Wilson, Steve Schlissel, Steve Wilkins, Richard Lusk, et al.) by John M. Otis (OFFSITE)
Refuting the Federal Vision Heresy (3 of 4): Conference Message (Refuting Doug Wilson, Steve Schlissel, Steve Wilkins, Richard Lusk, et al.) by John M. Otis (OFFSITE)
Refuting the Federal Vision Heresy (4 of 4): Conference Message (Refuting Doug Wilson, Steve Schlissel, Steve Wilkins, Richard Lusk, et al.) by John M. Otis (OFFSITE)
Great Reformational Truths (Refuting the Federal Vision Heresy) by John Otis
Some of the great battle cries of the Reformation were sola Christo (by Christ alone); sola gratia (by grace alone); sola fide (by faith alone). One of the great threats to the Reformed church is the Federal Vision movement. Romans 5 puts the blow torch to this theology.
The Federal Vision's Rejection of Historic Calvinism, Part 1 by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=32606183152
The Federal Vision's Rejection of Calvinism, Part 2 by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=4206183537
Federal Vision and Baptismal Regeneration by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=31906201317
The Federal Vision's Denial of the Atonement by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=31206205357
Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 1 by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=82204215114
Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 2 by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=9604154625
Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 3 by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=9150493512
Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 4 by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=9280410426
Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 5 by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=7503225849
Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 6 by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=104042196
The Federal Vision and the Doctrine of the Church by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=4906173851
Free MP3 at http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=&sermonID=3104225951
The Theology of Richard Gaffin and Norman Shepherd (OFFSITE)
John W. Robbins - The Justification Controversy- 70 min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=&sermonID=11210516124
Analysis of Norman Shepherd (OFFSITE)
Dr. Venema - Justification Redefined? - 51 min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=42705192726
Justification Series - 65 min - 2 Cor. 5:10
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=8206115350
The Theology of N. T. Wright (OFFSITE)
John W. Robbins - The Justification Controversy- 75 min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=&sermonID=11220594619
Review & Critique of the Federal Vision / Auburn Avenue Theology
Guy Prentiss Waters
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=62905235459
A soft overview and refutation of major Federal Vision / Auburn Avenue Theology errors.
A. W. Pink - 45 minutes (Mark 16:16)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?sid=42806132213
Perseverance of the Saints (OFFSITE)
Greg Price - 50 min (Luke 22:31-34)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=201005131743
Perseverance of the Just
Greg Price - 50 min (Proverbs 24:16) (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=980514502
What Does Baptism Accomplish? (OFFSITE)
Greg Price - 54 min (1 Peter 3:19-21)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=91405125359
Auburn Avenue Theology (OFFSITE)
John W. Robbins - The Justification Controversy - 94 min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=&sermonID=11210516936
Alan Strange
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?sermonID=6300622337
Alan Strange
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?sermonID=7106162435
Alan Strange
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?sermonID=72062739
Alan Strange
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?sermonID=7306163741
Dr. Venema - Justification Redefined? - 66 min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=4260512165
Dr. Venema - Justification Redefined? - 61 min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=4260518221
Greg Price - 66 min (1 John 2:3-6)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=71105172315
Justification for the Ungodly by Faith Alone - 23 (OFFSITE)
Dr. Joel Beeke - 64 min (Romans 3:28)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonsspeaker&sermonID=111205215633
Justification by Faith Alone - 23 (OFFSITE)
Dr. Joel Beeke - 52 min (Romans 5:19)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonsspeaker&sermonID=830313643
Justification: What are the Basics? - 1 (OFFSITE)
Dr. Joel Beeke - 57 min (Romans 3:23-28)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonsspeaker&sermonID=1250413726
Justification By Faith Alone Through Grace Alone By Christ Alone and Peace With God 1 of 2
C. H. Spurgeon - 40 min (Romans 5:1; Romans 1:17) (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=15040458
Justification By Faith Alone Through Grace Alone By Christ Alone and Peace With God 2 of 2
C. H. Spurgeon - 47 min (Genesis 15:6; Galatians 3:11) (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=9140317135
I Will Never Leave Thee, Nor Forsake Thee (OFFSITE)
C. H. Spurgeon - 41 min (Hebrews 13:3)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=71105172315
A. W. Pink - 48 min (Romans 5:11)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=31706134317
Spring In the Heart (A Look At God's Work of Salvation and Sanctification In the Heart of Man) (OFFSITE)
C. H. Spurgeon - 36 min (Psalm 65:10)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=7120515546
Biblical Church Membership (OFFSITE)
Greg Price - 85 min (Acts 2:41)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=82605151218
Baptism as New Testament Circumcision (OFFSITE)
Greg Price - 71 min (Colossians 2:11-12)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=91405143636
Why Do Heresies Arise in the Church? (OFFSITE)
Greg Price - 61 min (1 John 4:4-6)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=101905104443
The Doctrine of Revelation (OFFSITE)
John W. Robbins - The Justification Controversy - 69 min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=&sermonID=11220594849
RELATED (The Doctrine of Revelation):
Free MP3 at http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=1210510584
Free etext article at http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/BibLogCr.htm
A Reformation Discussion of Extraordinary Predictive Prophecy Subsequent to the Closing of the Canon of Scripture (1998)
Free online book at http://www.reformedpresbytery.org/books/index.html
Brian Schwertley - 46 min (Romans 9:6; 11:1-7)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=8903103934
In his sermon on the visible and invisible church, Schwertley carefully analyzes the Reformed doctrine of the church. This sermon proves that the distinction between the visible and invisible church is biblical and unavoidable. In this sermon there is some very interesting interaction with modern speakers such as Doug Wilson who deny this biblical distinction. This doctrine is very important because its denial has led certain modern heretical theologians (e.g., the Auburn Four) toward a medieval Romish view of the church.
http://www.puritandownloads.com/swrb/products/The-Doctrine-of-Justification-by-James-Buchanan.html
http://www.puritandownloads.com/swrb/products/The-Life-of-Justification-Opened_-Or_-a-Treatise-grounded-upon-Gal.-2.11-by-John-Brown-of-Wamphray.html
Strictures on Occasional Hearing (1820)
http://www.swrb.com/catalog/d.htm or in MP3 at
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=&sermonID=8605225744
The Covenanted Reformation Defended
http://www.swrb.com/catalog/b.htm or in MP3 at
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonsspeaker&sermonID=11250123955
The Following information on N.T. Wright and the "New Perspective on Paul" heresy has been added below as the Auburn speakers (Doug Wilson, Steve Wilkins, Steve Schlissel, and John Barach) have clearly been drinking from this poison well. N.T. Wright is a liberal heretic, don't be fooled by his fair sounding words. He may pen phrases like "justification by faith," (as the ecumenical Romanists do) though never "justification by faith alone," and he denies outright the biblical (Reformation) understanding of justification by faith alone! Furthermore, as you will find out in the articles cited below, as well as in the quote by N.T. Wright which follows (where Wright himself states that he believes there is a "possibility" that the biblical account of the virgin birth "might just be true"), this false teacher denies much about Scripture that our Reformation forefathers faithfully proclaimed -- even those very truths for which some of our brave Reformation brothers (and sisters) sealed their testimony with their own blood, as martyrs of our Lord Jesus Christ. Beware the subtlety of the serpent (2 Cor. 11:3) -- neither the new perspective on Paul nor the new Auburn theology teaches "the faith which was once delivered unto the saints" (Jude 3).
(The system of salvation by Covenant Nomism that Wright advances is a different gospel.)
http://sites.silaspartners.com/partner/Article_Display_Page/0,,PTID23682|CHID125043|CIID1526296,00.html (OFFSITE)
"New Approaches of Biblical Theology to Justification" by Douglas Kelly
(The new perspective on Paul offers us less than the gospel of justification by grace through faith.)
http://sites.silaspartners.com/CC/article/0,,PTID23682|CHID125043|CIID1521174,00.html (OFFSITE)
The New Perspective on Paul: Calvin and N. T. Wright by J. V. Fesko
(What makes the new perspective most harmful to the church is its use of terminology.)
http://www.fpcjackson.org/resources/apologetics/Covenant Theology & Justification/fesko.htm (OFFSITE)
Here is some interesting information about N.T. Wright's belief (or, rather, lack thereof) concerning the virgin birth:
- From footnote 58 at: The New Perspective on Paul: Calvin and N. T. Wright by J. V. Fesko
(What makes the new perspective most harmful to the church is its use of terminology.)
http://www.fpcjackson.org/resources/apologetics/Covenant Theology & Justification/fesko.htm (OFFSITE)
Pornography, the Anabaptists, and Doug Wilson's Civil Antinomianism (1997) by Reg Barrow (Pointed but irenic, Barrow decisively refutes the view of Doug Wilson (cf. "Cyberporn: A Case Study" [Credenda/Agenda, vol. 7, no. 5, p. 11]), many modern Theonomists and the civil libertarians, that the production and distribution of pornography is not a crime (and thus not subject to negative penal sanctions by the civil magistrate). Barrow demonstrates that Wilson's view of civil government (which logically results in such a monstrous conclusion) is actually a overly strict view of the regulative principle. This "hyper-regulativism" (denying lawful inferences, or what Samuel Rutherford calls "logical consequence") is then wrongly applied to the civil magistrate, rather than to worship (when rightly interpreted). He also points out the link between Wilson's view and the principles of the Anabaptists, Libertines and other antiestablishmentarian forces. With an impressive array of historical citations (primarily John Calvin, George Gillespie, Samuel Rutherford, and the Westminster Confession of Faith), and a cogent analysis and application of relevant Scripture passages, Barrow shows clearly that Wilson's view of civil government "gives birth to illegitimate offspring in the case of pornography, contradicting as it does common sense (the light of nature), our reformed fathers in the faith, and the express commands and approved examples of Scripture. In short, it is anything but the 'classical Protestant' position, and anything but biblical." This item is also available as a bound photocopy for $1.99 [US funds]) and is appendix "B" excerpted from Saul in the Cave of Adullam: A Testimony Against the Fashionable Sub-Calvinism of Doug Wilson (Editor of Credenda/Agenda Magazine; and, For Classical Protestantism and the Attainments of the Second Reformation.
Alexander Karelin was one of the most devastating wrestlers to ever live. His most impressive display of power was when he would lift 300+ pound opponents from flat off the the ground and reintroduce their necks and collar bones to the mat with crushing force. The move was nicknamed "The Karelin Lift". With parallel might, Reg Barrow’s writings, which IMO are the best available writings anywhere representing true historical Presbyterian Principles regarding issues of authority, the church, and the state, have ripped the Americanist Pseudo-Reformed systems of Theology to shreds. In his work Pornography, The Anabaptists And Doug Wilson's Civil Antinomianism he clearly shows the primary fallacy of the Modern Theonomist movement and in so doing gives an exposition of the historical Puritan Theonomy which is nothing short of the ancient Patriarchal Establishmentarianism so common with human societies in the history of the world. Barrow places his finger on the primary error of this system,
"To begin with, on the pornography question Wilson (and other *modern* Theonomists) apply a *form* of "regulativism" (really "hyper-regulativism"; see below) where it does not belong — i.e. in the case of negative civil sanctions. Ironically, many of these same people also deny (if only by their practice; James 1:22; Titus 1:16) the true regulativism where Scripture teaches it does belong — i.e. in the public worship of God."
The rest of his work is an exposition of this very mistake and at the end of his work he lists some devastating questions that the Modern Theonomist cannot answer.
A Testimony Against the Unfounded Charges of
Anabaptism (1997) by Greg
Price (Answers some of Doug
Wilson's false charges, bad theology and confused historical comments
concerning the Anabaptists, the Covenanters (in Edmonton), and classical
Protestant teaching. Demonstrates
the irony of Wilson's confusion regarding Reformation thought by showing that
Wilson himself has adopted some of the Anabaptists' errors -- while
simultaneously (and falsely) charging others with Anabaptist disorder and
declension. This item is also available as a bound photocopy for $4.49 [US
funds] or as a Hardcover photocopy for $19.00 [US funds].)
International Covenanted Reformation or Schism?
(A Reply to Doug Wilson) by
Reg Barrow
Doug Wilson's Five Questions on the Regulative
Principle of Worship Answered
by Reg Barrow
(Barrow answers five questions that
Wilson has been repeating in opposition to the classic, creedal, Presbyterian
and Reformed understanding of the regulative principle of worship. Excerpted
from: Saul in the Cave of Adullam: A Testimony Against
the Fashionable Sub-Calvinism of Doug Wilson (Editor of Credenda/Agenda Magazine); and, for Classical Protestantism and
the Attainments of the Second Reformation.)
Worship: The Regulative Principle of Worship in
History by Reg Barrow
Psalm Singing in Scripture & History by Reg Barrow (Discusses Reformed worship-song in the context of the regulative
principle of worship [Sola Scriptura in Worship]. Defends exclusive Psalmody from Scripture and the
writings and testimony of the most prominent Reformers.)
Calvin, Close Communion and the Coming
Reformation (a book review of Alexander and Rufus... by John Anderson [1862]) by Reg Barrow (Shows how Calvin practiced close
communion and how the biblical view of this ordinance is intended to purify the
individual, church and state. Refutes the Popish and paedocommunion heresies
(regarding this sacrament), as well as all views of open communion. Also argues
that Arminians, anti-paedobaptists, anti-regulativists, and all those who
openly violate the law of God [and are unrepentant] should be barred from the
Lord's table -- as a corrective measure ordained of God for their recovery.
This is Reformation History Notes
number two.)
Publisher's Preface to The Covenanted
Reformation Defended Against Contemporary Schismatics (1998) by Reg Barrow (An overview of the landmark
work The Covenanted Reformation Defended Against
Contemporary Schismatics,
focusing on some of the most controversial points found therein. Contrasts the
many differences between the faith of the original Reformers with that which
goes by the name of the Reformed faith today -- with many examples from source
documents exhibiting the differences between the neopresbyterians [RPCNA,
OPC, PCA, BPC, etc.] and the paleopresbyterians [like those at the Westminster
Assembly]. Informs the reader, in
summary form, why the The Covenanted Reformation Defended "conclusively and irrefutably demonstrates
that those churches which today call themselves Presbyterian [and even many
which claim a more general Reformed heritage] have grievously departed from the
Scriptural standards and principles of these previous Spirit led Reformations
[i.e. the great Reformations of the 16th and 17th centuries--RB]." Also shows
that "when the testimony and evidence is weighed in light of Scriptural
verities, it is entirely safe to say that the original Reformers would not
only have sought negative ecclesiastical sanctions against our modern
pseudo-Reformers, but in many cases negative civil sanctions as well." This resource, of 23 [8.5" X 11"]
pages, is also offered as a cerlox bound photocopy [$1.98 US funds] or a
Hardcover photocopy [$14.00 US funds]).
The Covenanted Reformation Defended Against
Contemporary Schismatics by
Greg Barrow (Greg Price, Reg Barrow and Larry Birger) A modern classic defending divine right
Presbyterianism, the attainments of the second Reformation, the Westminster
standards and the Solemn League and Covenant! The best modern book on the
church, the Lord's supper, and various other questions that still agitate the
church today. This book, of over
300 [8.5" X 11"] pages, is also offered as a cerlox bound photocopy
[$14.98 US funds] or a Hardcover photocopy [$25.00 US funds].)
The Necessity of Reforming the Church (1543) by John Calvin
Justification By Faith Alone
Through Grace Alone By Christ Alone and Peace With God 1 of 2 by Charles H.
Spurgeon (Romans 5:1)
- SUMMARY: Luther rightly regarded
justification by faith alone as the article of the standing or falling church.
Thus, the devil hates this doctrine and attacks it every chance he gets. Of
late, the attacks on justification by faith alone have been coming from both
inside and outside the Presbyterian and Reformed churches. Spurgeon here
defends the classic biblical (Puritan) teaching in such a way that you might
think that he was refuting some of the modern attacks on this teaching by false
teachers like Norman Shepherd, the Auburn Avenue speakers (Doug Wilson, Steve
Schlissel, John Barach, Steve Wilkins) or other teachers of heresy like N.T.
Wright and the New Perspective on Paul movement (see http://www.swrb.com/newslett/FREEBOOK/DWilson.htm for more resources refuting the aforementioned
false teachers -- as well as the free PDF file containing a DEBATE BETWEEN DOUG WILSON and REG BARROW [president of SWRB]
at http://www.swrb.com/newslett/Barrow-Wilson-Debate.PDF). Rome also hates this doctrine. For these reasons
and many more this is an important sermon to hear and to pass on to your
friends. See also the 11th chapter of the Westminster Confession of Faith,
"On Justification" at http://www.swrb.com/newslett/FREEBOOK/RefConf.htm, or with Scripture proofs at http://www.reformed.org/documents/ (OFFSITE). More classic Puritan teaching on
justification can be found on Reformation CD 20 at http://www.swrb.com/Puritan/reformation-bookshelf-CDs.htm.
+ FREE AUDIO MP3 at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?sermonID=15040458 (OFFSITE)
Justification By Faith Alone Through Grace
Alone By Christ Alone and Peace With God 2 of 2 by Charles H. Spurgeon (on
Genesis 15:6)
- SUMMARY: Here Charles Haddon Spurgeon
continues his teaching in accord with Scripture and the original Westminster
Confession of Faith (WCF).
On justification Westminster Confession of
Faith 11:1 states,
Those whom God
effectually calleth, he also freely justifieth: not by infusing righteousness
into them, but by pardoning their sins, and by accounting and accepting their
persons as righteous; not for any thing wrought in them, or done by them, but
for Christ's sake alone; not by imputing faith itself, the act of believing, or
any other evangelical obedience to them, as their righteousness; but by
imputing the obedience and satisfaction of Christ unto them, they receiving and
resting on him and his righteousness by faith; which faith they have not of
themselves, it is the gift of God.
See chapter eleven of the WCF for more biblical teaching on justification. The complete
Westminster Standards (original wording) are available in the free books file,
in searchable format, on all the Reformation Bookshelf CDs (at http://www.swrb.com/Puritan/reformation-bookshelf-CDs.htm).
More classic Puritan teaching on
justification, as well as all the Westminster Standards, can be found on
Reformation CD 20 at http://www.swrb.com/Puritan/reformation-bookshelf-CDs.htm .
+ FREE AUDIO MP3 at: http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?sermonID=160415232 (OFFSITE)
The Decline of American Presbyterianism (A Book
Review of Gary North's Crossed Fingers: How the Liberals Captured the
Presbyterian Church) by Kevin Reed ("Last year, the present writer reviewed volume 1 of David
Calhoun's history of Princeton Seminary. The first volume of Calhoun's narrative
ended at a pivotal point in the history of Northern Presbyterianism: the
reunion of the Old School and New School Assemblies in 1869. Realizing that a
significant part of Princeton's story (as well as the story of the Northern
Presbyterianism) was yet to be told, I eagerly took up volume two of Calhoun's
narrative, shortly after the book was published. Unfortunately, the second
volume, The Majestic Testimony,
is a major disappointment. Readers who want to know what happened after 1869,
in order to gain an understanding of the demise of Princeton (and Northern
Presbyterianism) will require additional sources beyond Calhoun's second
volume. Therefore, we are presenting readers with a combined book review, in
which we will also draw attention to another important work, Gary North's Crossed
Fingers: How the Liberals Captured the Presbyterian Church," notes Reed.)
(PCA) Federal Visionists apparently never learn -
Posted by: reformedmusings October 5, 2008
TE Jason Stellman noted in this post
that PCA Federal Visionist TE Peter Leithart was given a pass by Northwest
Presbytery (NWP).
Biblical Civil Government Versus the Beast; and,
the Basis for Christian Resistance
by Greg Price
Reformation Civil Government by Reg Barrow
Biblical Church Government by Kevin Reed (Covers the basic principles of Presbyterian church government: (1.)
scriptural church officers, (2.) church courts, (3.) confessional standards,
and (4.) church membership. Second (expanded) edition. "This is the best
short statement [of Presbyterian principles of church government] we have ever
seen," noted the Banner of Truth magazine.)
Would John Calvin Excommunicate John Frame? by Reg Barrow
(In this short letter Reg Barrow
replies to an inquirer [on Knox Ring] asking for comments concerning John
Frame's claim [in his book on worship] that the traditional Puritan view of the
regulative principle is a "minimalist" view of worship. Also noted in
the this post was James Jordan's assertion that the classic view of the
regulative principle is sectarian. Barrow, in the short space allotted on KR,
begins to demonstrate how both Frame and Jordan have apostatized and would have
been rejected by the Presbyterian and Reformed wing of the Reformation.)
The Unity of the Church by Thomas M'Crie
The Visible Church: Essence Versus Lawful Form by Larry Birger, Jr. (Discusses Calvin's and the Westminster
Confession's view of the visible church, exhibiting the vital distinction
between that which is necessary to the being of the visible church and that which is necessary
for the well-being of the
visible church. Clearly exposes the erroneous notion that the government of
the church equals the church.
Calvin listed this as a fundamental difference between Protestants and Papists,
indicating that the multitude of churches in our current apostasy are (as to
their form or constitution) daughters of the Roman Catholic whore (Rev. 17:5).
Because they have not followed in the footsteps of the flock (Song 1:8), but
instead are walking in the adulterous ways of their (constitutional) mother,
these churches are schismatic. Birger concludes with 13 Scripture commands to
separate from such denominations who themselves have separated from the
company of the faithful.)
Of Uniformity In Religion, Worship of God, and
Church Government by George
Gillespie
Apostolic Presbyterianism by William Cunningham and Reg Barrow (Shows from Scripture how the Apostles practiced
the divine right of Presbyterianism)
Proof That the Church is Often Obscured by Francis Turretin (Proves from Scripture that, throughout much of
history, the church [visible and constitutional], is often found only in a very
small remnant.)
Calvin, Close Communion and the Coming
Reformation (a book review of Alexander and Rufus... by John Anderson [1862]) by Reg Barrow (Shows how Calvin practiced close
communion and how the biblical view of this ordinance is intended to purify the
individual, church and state. Refutes the Popish and paedocommunion heresies
[regarding this sacrament], as well as all views of open communion. Also argues
that Arminians, anti-paedobaptists, anti-regulativists, and all those who
openly violate the law of God [and are unrepentant] should be barred from the
Lord's table -- as a corrective measure ordained of God for their recovery.)
Corporate Sanctification: Holding Fast the
Attainments of Reformation
by John Brown (of Wamphray; Samuel Rutherford's Disciple) (An overview of the Covenanter doctrine of reformation
attainments by one of the great Covenanter theologians. Helpful in dispelling
false charges of Anabaptism and perfectionism laid at the feet of faithful
Covenanters.)
Presbyterian Government in Extraordinary Times by Kevin Reed
What Is A Moral Person? How God Views the Church
and the Nations by David
Scott, John Cunningham, and George Smeaton (A clear and concise summary of the biblical doctrine of the moral
person; i.e. that God regards churches and nations as moral entities separate
from the individual members of which they are composed. No Christian can afford
not to understand this vital teaching! In many ways this is a crux of the
Covenanter position, underlying as it does upon the issues of separation, civil
government, the Covenants, eschatology, etc.)
Saul in the Cave of Adullam: A Testimony Against
the Fashionable Sub-Calvinism of Doug Wilson (Editor of Credenda/Agenda Magazine); and, for Classical Protestantism and
the Attainments of the Second Reformation by Reg Barrow
Plain Reasons for Presbyterians Dissenting from
the Revolution Church of Scotland. Also, Their Principles Concerning Civil
Government, and the Difference Betwixt the Reformation and Revolution
Principles (1731) by Andrew
Clarkson (In this file you will
find the complete table of contents, the preface and the first reason for
dissent. Lord willing, other sections will follow in time. The table of
contents is very valuable as it lays out in summary [and with a fair amount of
detail] the whole scope of the book. It can serve as a kind of summary of
second Reformation thought concerning the church, state, separation, schism,
worship, civil dissent, church planting, opposition to idolatry and tyranny,
and much more!)
Wholesome Severity Reconciled With Christian
Liberty; or, the True Resolution of a Present Controversy Concerning Liberty of
Conscienceby George
Gillespie (1644)
Communion Catechism (1592) by John Craig "John Craig (1512-1600) was a Scottish reformer. Previously a
Dominican Friar, Craig was converted to the Protestant Faith. The Roman
Inquisition condemned Craig to death, yet he escaped and returned to Scotland.
In 1560, Craig became co-pastor with John Knox in Edinburgh. Later, Craig
became a chaplain to James VI. At the direction of the General Assembly of the
Church of Scotland, Craig composed this catechism, which was subsequently
approved by the Assembly in 1592" (Kevin Reed).
An Able & Faithful Ministry by Samuel Miller
The Ruling Elder by Samuel Miller
The Solemn League and Covenant by Alexander Henderson and others
The Six Points of the "Terms of Ministerial
and Christian Communion in the Reformed Presbyterian Church by the Reformed Presbytery
The Scottish Confession of Faith (1560)
The First & Second Books of Discipline
Geneva Book of Church Order (1556)
The Order of Excommunication and Public
Repentance adopted by the Church of Scotland in 1569
Paleopresbyterianism Versus Neopresbyterianism by Michael Wagner
A Brotherly Testimony Against the Use of
Instrumental Accompaniment In Public Worship by Larry Birger
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FOR FURTHER STUDY:
BUCHANAN,
JAMES
The Doctrine of Justification
This book contains an outline of the history of this doctrine in the church (from
the Old Testament to the author's day), as well as a lengthy exposition of it
from Scripture. 514 pages, indexed.
"James
Buchanan's 'Doctrine of Justification' is THE classic work on this cardinal
doctrine by which a church stands or falls. After lucidly covering the
historical development of the doctrine through the Old Testament, the apostolic
age, the scholastic divines, the Reformation and Counter Reformation, and in
the Church of England, Buchanan expounds the doctrine itself by covering the
scriptural meaning of the term, its relation to the law and justice of God, its
relation to the mediatorial work of Christ, its relation to grace and works,
and more. The chapter on justification in relation to the work of the Holy
Spirit is alone worth the price of the book. Throughout, Buchanan systematizes
the doctrine of justification in an orthodox Reformed manner that is fully
reliable, is consistent with all the doctrines of grace, and is still relevant
to the burning issues of our day, such as the New Perspective. A new
introduction by Dr. Gerald Bilkes on the New Perspective is also a great help.
If you can only afford to read one book on justification, read this definitive
work."
-Joel R. Beeke
"Justification is, perhaps surprisingly, perhaps not, a point of
contention within the evangelical, Protestant world in our own day, but so many
evangelical ministers and students lack a knowledge of the historical and
theological content and categories necessary to engage the discussion
helpfully. Buchanan to the rescue. This magisterial nineteenth century
treatment remains a standard. Indeed, you'll be surprised at the present
applicability of Buchanan's assessments. Yes, in the century since Buchanan
wrote, we've learned a lot of helpful, biblical things about the shape and
stuff of justification. But Buchanan cannot be bypassed. Read and learn at the
feet of a master."
- Dr. Ligon Duncan
"... a gem! Buchanan's
exposition of justification is, in my opinion, still the best one that has
been done."
- William Shishko
"The Reformation has been declared over by some. Justification by faith
alone is under attack. Confusion abounds on this doctrine upon which the
Christian faith hinges. Therefore, it is indeed most timely that this classic
treatment receive fresh attention. There is no mere theologizing from the
Scotsman, but honest exegetical work with incisive exposition. Pastors,
students, and may I add, seminary professors will benefit greatly by returning
to this marvelous treatment of this gospel doctrine."
- Dr. Nick Willborn
"At the present stage of the
justification debate, Buchanan would be a very wholesome remedy against unfair
representations. He is absolutely masterful on the subject."
- Dr. Roger Nicole
"The doctrine
of justification by faith is like Atlas: it bears a world on its shoulders,
the entire evangelical knowledge of saving grace. The doctrines of election, of
effectual calling, regeneration, and repentance, of adoption, of prayer, of the
church, the ministry, and the sacraments, have all to be interpreted and
understood in light of justification by faith. When justification falls, all
true knowledge of the grace of God in human life falls with it, and then, as
Luther said, the church itself falls," states Packer in his
"Introductory Essay." Furthermore, he writes, "It is doubtful
whether a better exposition of it (justification) exists. And his (Buchanan's)
preacher's style imparts a warmth to his writing which we do not find in (say)
the lawyer-like Cunningham, and which is very refreshing. There is no doubt
that this is still the best text-book on its subject, from the standpoint of
the classic covenant theology, that the student can find."
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BANNERMAN, JAMES
Church of Christ: A Treatise on the
Nature, Powers, Ordinances, Discipline, and Government of the Christian Church (1869)
Two large volumes. A classic on the Church and worship! This is one of the most extensive studies of its kind
ever compiled. Nothing compares to it on this subject. Regarding
these gems, Iain Murray has stated,
In our day, however greatly we need an evangelical revival, we
need more than that. We need another Reformation, a movement which will go 'to
the root of the mischief' and bring back the visible church to the pattern of
God's Word in her government, ordinances and ministry. The republication of
Bannerman is a step in that direction... For those who wish to study the
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the Reformers, Puritans, Covenanters and leaders of 'The Third Reformation,' it
will prove an invaluable textbook.
Volume
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instrumentality and time of public worship -- with a discussion of holy days,
Independency, and confessions). Volume two
continues where volume one left off, providing a lengthy section on the
sacraments, covering the parties in whom the right to exercise church power is
vested, examining crucial points concerning Christian liberty, comparing the Popish, Prelatic, Independent,
Congregational and Presbyterian systems, etc. Nine appendices deal with a wide range of
practical topics including union between churches, church/state relations,
ordination, and valuable notes on the literature related to this subject. If you are interested in Church
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DICK, JAMES
Hymns and Hymn Books (1883)
Greg Price calls this one of the best
short defences of exclusive Psalmody. It is excerpted from The Original Covenanter magazine (Dec, 1883, vol. 3, No. 12). Here is a
taste of Dick's writing, "Hymns of human composition are used so commonly
now in public worship by Presbyterian churches that it is difficult to believe
that the practice is not a hundred years old, and that in some of the churches
it is of very recent date. On the supposition that it is good and dutiful and
wise to sing such hymns in worship, it is equally difficult to account for the
neglect of the churches at the time of the Reformation, and for generations
afterwards. What could have so blinded the reformers as to make them reject
hymns and sing the Psalms alone? How could the Westminster Divines, in framing
their Confession of Faith and Directory for Worship, have been so unanimous in
the blunder that the service of praise is to consist of the 'singing of
Psalms?' And apart from the aspect of duty, how could the Presbyterian
churches, for about a hundred and fifty or two hundred years after the
Westminster Assembly, have been so insensible to the power of hymns as an
attractive addition to their public services? We cannot by any means understand
how it was that, if it was dutiful to use hymns in worship, the reformers did
not discover the Scriptural warrant for the duty, especially as hymns had been
used for centuries by the Church of Rome. Nor can we understand how they
rejected the hymns and used the Psalms alone, unless on the supposition that
they believed the use of hymns to be part of the will-worship of Rome. If they
were wrong on this point, then Rome and our modern Presbyterian churches are
right. In that case, the Puritans and Covenanters were fanatics, and Romanists
were truly enlightened! And most of our Presbyterian churches of the present
day were fanatical too, and did not become truly enlightened and liberal till
they got back to the Romish practice!"
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BROWN, JOHN (of Wamphray)
The Life of Justification Opened (1695)
The title continues: "Or, a Treatise grounded upon
Gal. 2.11. Wherein the Orthodox Doctrine of Justification by Faith, &
Imputation of Christ's Righteousness, is clearly expounded, solidly confirmed,
& learnedly vindicated from the various Objections of its Adversaries.
Whereunto are subjoined some Arguments against Universal Redemption." In
1828 Dr. Burns wrote, "Mr. John Brown was
unquestionably one of the most eminent divines Scotland has yet produced, as his
numerous writings, still carefully sought after by solid and judicious
Christians, fully envince" (Johnston, Treasury of the
Scottish Covenant,
p. 339). Regarding this book Dr. Walker noted, "By
far our most thorough exposition and discussion of the doctrine it handles; and
all the more to be prized because of the particular bearing it has on the new
views which Baxter and others had begun to propagate, and which in some shape
are ever returning upon ourselves" (Ibid., p. 341). Interestingly, Brown,
in the preface, after warning against Arminianism "as the immediate way to
introduce Popery" states, "Yea even those who were purer in
appearance, pressing the moral duties and practical doctrine of piety (I mean
the followers of that famous Minister Mr. Richard Baxter) did corrupt the true
doctrine of justification, because they adopted universal grace and
redemption." One of the best, if not the
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pages.
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BAILLIE, ROBERT
Anabaptism, The True Fountain of Independency, Antinomy, Brownisme, Familisme,
and the Most of the Other Errors, Which for the Time Do Trouble the Church of
England, Unsealed (1647)
The title continues: "Also the Questions
of Paedobaptisme and Dipping Handled from Scripture. In a Second Part of the
Dissuasive from the Errors of the Time." Shows the origin, progress and
changing character of the Anabaptist's heresies -- many which still afflict the
body of Christ in our day (even in so-called "Reformed" circles). A
fine defense of the biblical view of baptism is also given, including many
answers to Anabaptist (Baptist) objections on this point. A staggering array of
"testimonies" (i.e. quotations) are marshalled by Baillie -- both in
refuting and setting forth the pernicious Anabaptist teachings. Baillie was one
of the Scottish Commissioners sent to the Westminster Assembly. His
international perspective and insight (concerning the ecclesiastical and civil
battles for the Protestant cause of his day) makes for an interesting backdrop
to this title -- not often encountered among most authors dealing with these
topics. 220 pages.
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not by infusing righteousness into them, but by pardoning their sins, and
by accounting and accepting their persons as righteous; not for any thing
wrought in them, or done by them, but for Christ's sake alone; nor by
imputing faith itself, the act of believing, or any other evangelical
obedience to them, as their righteousness; but by imputing the obedience
and satisfaction of Christ unto them, they receiving and resting on Him
and His righteousness by faith; which faith they have not of themselves,
it is the gift of God... God does continue to forgive the sins of those
that are justified; and although they can never fall from the state of
justification, yet they may, by their sins, fall under God's fatherly
displeasure, and not have the light of His countenance restored unto them,
until they humble themselves, confess their sins, beg pardon, and renew their
faith and repentance. The justification of believers under the Old
Testament was, in all these respects, one and the same with the
justification of believers under the New Testament." - The Westminster Confession of Faith,
Of Justification, Chapter 11:1,5,6, Original Edition, 1647.
- "This one and firm rock,
which we call the
doctrine of justification is the chief article of the whole Christian
doctrine, which comprehends the understanding of all godliness… if this
article stands, the Church stands; if it falls, the Church falls." - Martin Luther, Commentary on
Galatians, 1538.
- "We explain justification simply as the acceptance
with which God receives us into His favour as righteous men. And we say
that it consists in the remission of sins and the imputation of Christ's righteousness."
- John Calvin,
Institutes of the Christian Religion, 3:11:2.