I had been a Christian all of two years. I was disillusioned by my Pentecostal experience. Then I... more I had been a Christian all of two years. I was disillusioned by my Pentecostal experience. Then I heard the Heidelberg Catechism mentioned on the White Horse Inn, and I had to find a copy. I checked the college bookstore; no luck. I went to Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa’s bookstore; no way Jose! Then I found a Christian bookstore with a large used section. I wandered around, scanned dozens upon dozens of shelves. Eureka!
I was a 19-year old, disillusioned, Pentecostal college student searching out a 400-year old catechism. I opened it, read the above Foreward, and noticed the words came from Paul Crouch of the Trinity Broadcasting Network! This couldn’t be right. A Word of Faith preacher recommending the catechism I heard on the White Horse Inn? Amazingly, it’s true.
I still have that little paperback on my shelf to remind me “I once was lost, but now am found.” I want to invite you to take up this Heidelberg Catechism so that you’ll discover its joys and treasures for yourself.
The Canons of Dort "prepared the way for a dry scholasticism which runs into subtle abstractions,... more The Canons of Dort "prepared the way for a dry scholasticism which runs into subtle abstractions, and resolves the living soul of divinity into a skeleton of formulas and distinctions." This is how the well-known nineteenth century Reformed historian, Philip Schaff (1819–93), described the Canons. Unfortunately, the caricature of "scholasticism" continues in us because of how we talk about this doctrine in cold, sterile ways and even how we live our lives presuming on the preserving work of God's grace. Of all the points of Dort's doctrine, the fifth point on preservation and perseverance is furthest from Schaff's caricature.
When we dig deep into John Owen’s writings, what we discover is that his liturgical theology is a... more When we dig deep into John Owen’s writings, what we discover is that his liturgical theology is a multi-faceted and theologically rich understanding of New Covenant worship being a heavenly phenomenon. In this article, let's look at just one aspect of Owen’s complex liturgical theology, namely, that public prayer is the gift of the Holy Spirit from the ascended Christ.
The well-known nineteenth-century Reformed church historian Philip Schaff said the Canons of Dort... more The well-known nineteenth-century Reformed church historian Philip Schaff said the Canons of Dort (1618–19) ‘prepared the way for a dry scholasticism which runs into subtle abstractions, and resolves the living soul of divinity into a skeleton of formulas and distinctions.’" The caricature has continued ever since. Sadly, we Reformed people have often preached, taught, and witnessed to our neighbours as if it were true. Nothing could be further from the truth if we take the time to read the Canons themselves. In this 400th anniversary year I want to restate just how pastorally the divines at Dort wrote in their response to the Remonstrants (‘Arminians’) and how relevant their response was to preachers and people alike.
I had been a Christian all of two years. I was disillusioned by my Pentecostal experience. Then I... more I had been a Christian all of two years. I was disillusioned by my Pentecostal experience. Then I heard the Heidelberg Catechism mentioned on the White Horse Inn, and I had to find a copy. I checked the college bookstore; no luck. I went to Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa’s bookstore; no way Jose! Then I found a Christian bookstore with a large used section. I wandered around, scanned dozens upon dozens of shelves. Eureka!
I was a 19-year old, disillusioned, Pentecostal college student searching out a 400-year old catechism. I opened it, read the above Foreward, and noticed the words came from Paul Crouch of the Trinity Broadcasting Network! This couldn’t be right. A Word of Faith preacher recommending the catechism I heard on the White Horse Inn? Amazingly, it’s true.
I still have that little paperback on my shelf to remind me “I once was lost, but now am found.” I want to invite you to take up this Heidelberg Catechism so that you’ll discover its joys and treasures for yourself.
The Canons of Dort "prepared the way for a dry scholasticism which runs into subtle abstractions,... more The Canons of Dort "prepared the way for a dry scholasticism which runs into subtle abstractions, and resolves the living soul of divinity into a skeleton of formulas and distinctions." This is how the well-known nineteenth century Reformed historian, Philip Schaff (1819–93), described the Canons. Unfortunately, the caricature of "scholasticism" continues in us because of how we talk about this doctrine in cold, sterile ways and even how we live our lives presuming on the preserving work of God's grace. Of all the points of Dort's doctrine, the fifth point on preservation and perseverance is furthest from Schaff's caricature.
When we dig deep into John Owen’s writings, what we discover is that his liturgical theology is a... more When we dig deep into John Owen’s writings, what we discover is that his liturgical theology is a multi-faceted and theologically rich understanding of New Covenant worship being a heavenly phenomenon. In this article, let's look at just one aspect of Owen’s complex liturgical theology, namely, that public prayer is the gift of the Holy Spirit from the ascended Christ.
The well-known nineteenth-century Reformed church historian Philip Schaff said the Canons of Dort... more The well-known nineteenth-century Reformed church historian Philip Schaff said the Canons of Dort (1618–19) ‘prepared the way for a dry scholasticism which runs into subtle abstractions, and resolves the living soul of divinity into a skeleton of formulas and distinctions.’" The caricature has continued ever since. Sadly, we Reformed people have often preached, taught, and witnessed to our neighbours as if it were true. Nothing could be further from the truth if we take the time to read the Canons themselves. In this 400th anniversary year I want to restate just how pastorally the divines at Dort wrote in their response to the Remonstrants (‘Arminians’) and how relevant their response was to preachers and people alike.
John Owen: Between Orthodoxy and Modernity, ed. Kelly Kapic and Willem Van Vlastuin (Brill, forth... more John Owen: Between Orthodoxy and Modernity, ed. Kelly Kapic and Willem Van Vlastuin (Brill, forthcoming).
(with Mark Jones) in Joel R. Beeke and Mark Jones, A Puritan Theology: Doctrine for Life (Grand R... more (with Mark Jones) in Joel R. Beeke and Mark Jones, A Puritan Theology: Doctrine for Life (Grand Rapids: Reformation Heritage Books, 2012), 653–679.
The Ashgate Companion to John Owen’s Theology, ed. Kelly M. Kapic and Mark Jones (Aldershot: Ashg... more The Ashgate Companion to John Owen’s Theology, ed. Kelly M. Kapic and Mark Jones (Aldershot: Ashgate, 2012), 249–270.
Studies in Christian Social Ethics and Economics, Number 1, ed. Anthony B. Bradley (Grand Rapids:... more Studies in Christian Social Ethics and Economics, Number 1, ed. Anthony B. Bradley (Grand Rapids: Acton Institute, 2006).
“Theology is the doctrine of living to God” (Theologia est doctrina Deo vivendi). This memorable ... more “Theology is the doctrine of living to God” (Theologia est doctrina Deo vivendi). This memorable opening of William Ames’ (1576–1633) Medulla Sacrosanctae Theologiae connects theology and piety in typical English Puritan fashion. How, though, did Ames apply it to particular doctrines? Reading the Marrow, the impression might be that Ames never made such connections except generally in its opening chapter. For example, the last chapter of the Medulla lays out a simple catholic eschatology: Second Coming, resurrection of the body, last judgment, and eternal life without connecting how this enables one to live to God. In his 1641 Analyticall Exposition of both the Epistles of the Apostle Peter, Ames did draw out doctrines and their uses, saying, “the end of all Theologicall doctrine is to live well.” This paper, therefore, will analyze Ames’ eschatology and his application of its effects on living well to the glory of God.
An address to the thirty-eighth meeting of the North American Presbyterian and Reformed Council h... more An address to the thirty-eighth meeting of the North American Presbyterian and Reformed Council held at Mid-America Reformed Seminary on November 13, 2012
Kerk en godsdienst meer in Owen ging verdiepen. Hyde promoveerde woensdag aan de Vrije Universite... more Kerk en godsdienst meer in Owen ging verdiepen. Hyde promoveerde woensdag aan de Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam bij prof. dr. W. van Vlastuin en prof. dr. H. van den Belt op een onderzoek naar de visie van John Owen op liturgie.
ohn Owen was an English nonconformist church leader, theologian, and academic administrator at th... more ohn Owen was an English nonconformist church leader, theologian, and academic administrator at the University of Oxford during the 17th century. John helped revive the idea that it is only by the grace of God and merits of Christ that the sinner receives the gift of faith to believe in Christ. Owen's most famous work, which is read widely today, is The Mortification of Sin. To learn more about Owen's life and legacy, hear from Rev. Daniel Hyde, Pastor of Oceanside United Reformed Church. Rev. Danny has written numerous books to help people of all backgrounds grow in the knowledge of Christ and is a leading scholar in the study of John Owen.
My 10-minute "layperson's talk" before my defense at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam on October ... more My 10-minute "layperson's talk" before my defense at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam on October 26, 2022
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I was a 19-year old, disillusioned, Pentecostal college student searching out a 400-year old catechism. I opened it, read the above Foreward, and noticed the words came from Paul Crouch of the Trinity Broadcasting Network! This couldn’t be right. A Word of Faith preacher recommending the catechism I heard on the White Horse Inn? Amazingly, it’s true.
I still have that little paperback on my shelf to remind me “I once was lost, but now am found.” I want to invite you to take up this Heidelberg Catechism so that you’ll discover its joys and treasures for yourself.
I was a 19-year old, disillusioned, Pentecostal college student searching out a 400-year old catechism. I opened it, read the above Foreward, and noticed the words came from Paul Crouch of the Trinity Broadcasting Network! This couldn’t be right. A Word of Faith preacher recommending the catechism I heard on the White Horse Inn? Amazingly, it’s true.
I still have that little paperback on my shelf to remind me “I once was lost, but now am found.” I want to invite you to take up this Heidelberg Catechism so that you’ll discover its joys and treasures for yourself.