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The Fulfillment of Prophecy: Literal or Otherwise?

I’ve appreciated some of what I’ve read from Insurrection Barbie, but this claim that biblical prophecy is always fulfilled “literally” simply isn’t true. For example, Genesis 3:15 promises a seed of the woman who will bruise the serpent’s head, even as his own heel is bruised. Most, probably all, Christians would agree that this seed… Read more

May 29, 2026
Trinity Sunday Notes

What is the design on the cover of the bulletin? The design with a circle interlocking a triangular shape is called “triquetra.” The triquetra is a cross between a triangle and a circle. Our triquetra has an additional circle layered into the design.This perhaps the most widely recognized, traditional Trinitarian symbol. Note that it is… Read more

May 27, 2026
Wedding Homily #6

The homily delivered at my youngest daughter’s wedding. Video available here: https://www.youtube.com/live/OWmn3Qm8qf4. Audio of the homily is here: JT and Annie, it is a great honor to stand here with you today as you take your marriage vows before God and these witnesses. It is an honor to charge you from God’s Word. Annie, it’s… Read more

May 20, 2026
My Introduction to M. F. Sadler’s “The Second Adam and the New Birth”

Years ago, I was going through old issues of the “Mercersburg Review” at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS, because I was interested in learning more about Nevin, Schaf, and their associates. I came across a review of a book entitled “The Second Adam and the New Birth” by M. F. Sadler. The review was… Read more

May 20, 2026
Eight Theses on Tithing (should be nine theses)

This paper on tithing is now almost 30 years old, so I’m sure I would say some things differently now. I also always intended to add a ninth thesis on tithing as a liturgical act, and develop the place of the offertory in the weekly Lord’s Day covenant renewal service, but as of today I… Read more

May 19, 2026
April 2026 Notes and X Posts: Old Podcasts, Israel and the JQ, Podcasts, American Identity and Immigration, Keeping the Rightwing Coalition Together, Feminism and Family, Dispensationalism, Romans 11 and Preterism, Patriarchy, Three Types of Political Leaders, Jesus in Gethsemane, Moon Landing Conspiracies, AI, Drugs, Anti-Natalism, Paedocommunion, Gendered Piety, Christian Economics, Etc.

The blessings God promised to Abraham flow out to the world through Jesus and the Spirit. — Easter forces us to choose our empty: Either the tomb is empty of Jesus’ body, or life is empty is of all meaning. — It’s not just Good Friday. It’s The Best Friday. What’s so good about it?… Read more

April 29, 2026