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Richard Barcellos
Richard Barcellos (26 Posts)

Mar 3, 2010

The Decalogue, John Owen, and Reformed Theology - Part II

Matthew 5:17 and the Perpetuity of the Decalogue under the New Covenant in Owen and Others Read more

Category: Historical Theology | 0 Comments

Mar 2, 2010

What Happens at the Lord’s Table?

What happens at the Lord's table? Many would answer something like, "We remember Christ's death together." So far, so good. But is that all? Pastor Alan Dunn answers the question. Read more

Category: Sacraments | 0 Comments

Feb 26, 2010

The Decalogue, John Owen, and Reformed Theology - Part I

Have you ever wondered what Reformed orthodoxy has taught on the functions of the Decalogue in redemptive history? Here is an attempt at an answer. Read more

Category: Historical Theology | 0 Comments

Feb 26, 2010

Part IV: Interview with Dr. Crampton (from paedobaptism to credobaptism)

Dr. Crampton answers two more questions: Q8: Does the Reformed Baptist position disavow Covenant Theology? Please explain. Q9: How would you respond to this? Infant inclusion in the Covenant of Grace is of the essence of the Covenant of Grace. Read more

Category: Sacraments | 3 Comments

Feb 26, 2010

A Brief Catechism on the Centrality of the Lord Jesus Christ in all of Holy Scripture

Goldsworthy helps us understand the centrality of Christ in Scripture Read more

Category: Christology, Hermeneutics, Biblical Theology | 0 Comments

Feb 25, 2010

Part III: Interview with Dr. Crampton (from paedobaptism to credobaptism)

Dr. Crampton answers these questions - Q6: What is the relationship between circumcision and baptism in your current thinking and how do typical paedobaptists view this relationship? Q7: How is the New Covenant “not like” the covenant God made with the Fathers? Read more

Category: Sacraments | 0 Comments

Feb 24, 2010

Oehler on Biblical Theology

Gustave Oehler is long dead - absent from the body and present with the Lord. However, he still speaks in his "Theology of the Old Testament." He says, "Biblical The­ology must view the Old Testament in the light of the completed revelation of God in Christ for which it formed the preparation." ... Read more

Category: Biblical Theology | 0 Comments

Feb 22, 2010

Dr. Jim Renihan teaching at MCTS in June of 2010

Have you ever wanted to take a course on the Puritans by someone who has read deeply in them and understands their theological context? Now you have the opportunity to do so. Dr. Jim Renihan is scheduled to teach a course on the Puritans at MCTS in conjunction with IRBS this June. Read more

Category: MCTS Courses | 0 Comments

Feb 22, 2010

Part I: Interview with Dr. Crampton (from paedobaptism to credobaptism)

Dr. W. Gary Crampton answers questions about going from paedobaptism to credobaptism. Read more

Category: Sacraments | 3 Comments

Feb 22, 2010

Part II: Interview with Dr. Crampton (from paedobaptism to credobaptism)

Dr. Crampton identifies some books that were helpful to him going from paedobaptism to credobaptism and answers the question of infant baptism violating the regulative principle of worship. Read more

Category: Sacraments | 3 Comments

Feb 20, 2010

R. Scott Clark on Phil Ryken as new Wheaton President

Phil Ryken is the new President of Wheaton College. Wow! Read more

Category: Announcements | 0 Comments

Feb 17, 2010

New Covenant Theology Interview

I was recently interviewed on the subject of New Covenant Theology. You can hear part I here. Read more

Category: Covenant Theology | 1 Comments

Feb 15, 2010

Charles Hodge on the Abrahamic Covenant(s)

Two covenants made with Abraham - one with his natural descendants, the other with his spiritual descendants? That's what Hodge says. Read more

Category: Covenant Theology | 0 Comments

Feb 14, 2010

Interadvental Temple Services?

Evangelism, social concern, missions, conferences, family worship, Bible study and prayer, Lord's Day services, work, leisure, vacations, reading John Owen, etc. What's the most important thing on earth? Read more

Category: Biblical Theology | 25 Comments

Feb 14, 2010

Infant Baptism: Is it Biblical?

Infant Baptism: Is it Biblical? A Study of the Westminster Standards and Infant Baptism By W. Gary Crampton, Th.D. Read more

Category: Sacraments | 2 Comments

Feb 9, 2010

Ray Ortlund and C. H. Spurgeon on the Super Bowl

Could it be that the Super Bowl is a symptom of something(s) in our culture that is askew? Read more

Category: Current Events | 0 Comments

Feb 4, 2010

Reformed books in China

The Robert Morrison Project is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to legally translating and publishing reformed literature in China and other South East Asian countries. Read more

Category: Announcements | 0 Comments

Feb 3, 2010

Why didn't Christ become corrupt for us?

Someone asked: Why didn't Christ become corrupt for us? Read more

Category: Christology | 4 Comments

Feb 3, 2010

Fists for Jesus?

Some churches are starting "Fight Club"–style Ultimate Fighting leagues. Read more

Category: Current Events | 0 Comments

Feb 2, 2010

Churches and the Super Bowl

Churches Tread Lightly with Super Bowl Viewing Parties Read more

Category: Current Events | 3 Comments

Feb 2, 2010

MCTS Fall 2010 courses

List of fall 2010 MCTS courses Read more

Category: MCTS Courses | 0 Comments

Feb 1, 2010

Future one-week modules at MCTS

Scheduled one-week modules for MCTS Read more

Category: Announcements | 0 Comments