Reformed Anglicans

REC's 1932 BCP Psalm 57 and Psalm 30 Genesis 3 Matthew 6

Modern Reformation (Sept/Oct 2022): BOOK REVEW: William Lane Craig’s “Quest for the Historical Adam:” Dr. Hojim Abn outlines the wholesale capitulation by Craig to paleontology. To be continued. Calvin Theological Journal (Spring 2022): in “Sign or Seal: Baptism in the Christian Reformed Church,” Dr. Ryan Faber outlines the changes to the liturgy of baptism which includes signing of the cross if desired. Mid-America Journal of Theology (Fall 2021): in a “Balanced Ministry,” Dr. Bill Boekestein notes that sometimes a Pastor is over-stretched by being with people too much and without balance. He recommends short phone calls or brief written notes as one strategy for relief. Hedgehog Review (Summer 2022): in Hedgehog Review (Summer 2022): in in “The Evangelical Question,” Kirsten Sanders discusses Evangelicalism A and Evangelicalism B, the latter taking up political motifs in the 1990s. Kirsten thinks that the author of “Jesus and John Wayne,” an historian from Calvin University is h...

Anglican Journal (Oct 2022): “Bishop Tight-Lipped on Lambeth Conference:” discusses the back-and-forth and underground drafts trying to protect Lambeth 1998’s 1.10 resolution. The Toronto Archbishop and Pimp (our word) for immorality and his sodomite partner are happy with how Welby handled the sodomite issue. Imagine Abraham or John the Baptist showing up at Lambeth to chat with Justin? Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society (Mar 2022): in “Societally Derived or Studiously Prosecuted? God, Revelation, Education and David Payne:” Dr. Christopher Sarver radically debunks Mays’ abuse of historical characterization of Payne with the allegation that his view of God were crafted by sociology. Very nice slap-down of a racist construct. Anglican Theological Review (Aug 2022): “`Love is our Lord’s Meaning:’ Spiritual Formation in Julian of Norwich and Desmond Tutu,” Frank England gives the Wycliffian context in which traditionalist orthodoxy was assaulted. Anglican and Episcopal ...

Halley’s “Bible Handbook:” comments on the Babylonian and Assyrian creation hymns/stories. Zondervan Pictorial Bible: “Israel:” the storyline is traced through Saul’s life and introduces David. For Judges 18, Prof. Keil comments on the Danites finding Micah, his Levitical priest, and the idols in Micah’s house. For Isaiah 14.4-23, Prof. Henry concludes his remarks on Babylon’s doom. Soon, he’ll be commenting on Assyria’s doom. For Mathew 12.9-21, Prof. Jamieson comments on the Pharisees and Sadducees and their hunt to blunt Jesus. For Acts 2.14-36, Prof. Henry emphasizes the “promise” of the Holy Spirit, now seen and heard in the Pentecostal outpouring. Frederick Copleston’s “History of Philosophy: Greece and Rome (1.1):” discusses the chronology of the authentic, Platonic dialogues. He creates three categories of the dialogues. For Theology Proper (locus 2): Prof. Hodge discusses materialism and self-consciousness evincing the mind, will, and affections as more than matte...

REC's 1932 BCP Psalm 21-23 The Fall and Genesis 3 Matthew 5

REC's 1932 BCP Psalm 17 Image of God in Male/Female, one creation in two genders Matthew 4

Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society (Mar 2022): in “Societally Derived or Studiously Prosecuted? God, Revelation, Education and David Payne:” Dr. Christopher Sarver continues to show Bishop Payne’s commitment to through Biblical and theological preparation for his clergy—a big miss for Benjamin Mill’s who constructed Bishop Payne simply as a social activist. In other words, bad history by Mill. Dr. Sarver has made the point. Anglican Theological Review (May 2022): in “An Anglican Ethic for a COVID-19 Pandemic,” Dr. Christopher Jones thankfully ends his empty jawing. Anglican Theological Review (Aug 2022): “`Love is our Lord’s Meaning:’ Spiritual Formation in Julian of Norwich and Desmond Tutu,” Frank England talks about Julian’s visions. Anglican and Episcopal History (Aug 2022): in in “Huguenot Anglican in Seventeenth Century Virginia,” Rev. Lonnie Lee explores the Huguenots who took up employment on plantations along the James River in VA. Table Talk (September 2022)...

William Whittaker’s “Disputation on Holy Scripture:” Dr. Whittaker notes many instances where Missals were corrected from the Latin editions (with marginal notes), yet, no corrections to the Latin edition. Dr. Whittaker continues to advocate for the preeminence of the Greek and Hebrew originals, which some Romanists affirm yet fail in practice. John Jewel’s “Apology for the Church of England:” Bishop Jewel outlines issue-after-issue amongst the Romanists themselves who yet cry out about dissensions amongst the Protestants. Jewel retails early church history and, notably, Gregory Nazianzus and Tertullian. “Ante-Nicene Fathers down to 325 AD: 1 Clement hammers home “humility” with quotes about Christ’s humility and other saints. As for the Corinthian hustlers: “Chapter XIV—We should obey God rather than the authors of sedition. It is right and holy therefore, men and brethren, rather to obey God than to follow those who, through pride and sedition, have become the leaders of a detesta...

Halley’s “Bible Handbook:” discusses the creational days, but takes a wonderful detour on galaxies, billions of stars, and the light years. No wonder Calvin stands in total awe in the theatre of God’s universe. Zondervan Pictorial Bible: “Israel:” takes one into the age of Saul and his son, Jonathan, the monarchial period. For Genesis 30: Prof. Keil talks about the Leah-Rachel conflict. For Isaiah 14.4-23, Prof. Henry continues his exposition on the downfall of the Babylonian monarchy. ISBE on Johannine Letters, Prof. I. Howard Marshall has finished the wonky-section on structure. Several proposals, all of which are stretched. For Mathew 12.22-37, Prof. Jamieson discusses the chronology of this section. For Romans 8.21, Prof. Hodge discusses the subjection of creation to the curse and its anticipated redemption. Frederick Copleston’s “History of Philosophy: Greece and Rome (1.1):” discusses the chronology of the Platonic dialogues. EDT: “Law of God:” discusses the peace-fello...

Psalm 31 Genesis 2 Matthew 3

“The Fundamentals—A Testimony to the Truth, Vol. 1: “Chapter 5: Holy Scripture and Modern Negations” by Prof. James Orr of United Free Church College, Glasgow, Scotland: Prof Orr believes three things are in order: a better approach to the structure of the Bible, belief in supernatural revelation, and God’s sovereign abilities. “The Fundamentals—A Testimony to the Truth, Vol. 2:” in “Chapter 2: Inspiration,” Rev. L. W. Munhall cites Justin and Irenaeus on inspiration, citing the classic view—we’d say Cranmerian or Calvin’s views as classics, amongst dozens of others. “The Fundamentals—A Testimony to the Truth, Vol. 3: “Chapter 2: Paul’s Testimony to the Doctrine of Sin,” Professor Charles B. Williams (Southwestern Baptist Seminary, Fort Worth, TX): the Professor discusses the Final Judgment. “The Fundamentals—A Testimony to the Truth, Vol. 4:” “Chapter 3: The Wisdom of the World,” Dr. A. W. Pitzer notes that it’s hubris to say God can’t intervene or that man’s mind is the measure...

Anglican Journal (Oct 2022): “Bishop Tight-Lipped on Lambeth Conference:” discusses the back-and-forth and underground drafts trying to protect Lambeth 1998’s 1.10 resolution. It was leaked before Lambeth 2022 and there was turmoil. Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society (Mar 2022): in “Societally Derived or Studiously Prosecuted? God, Revelation, Education and David Payne:” Dr. Christopher Sarver shows with success that Bishop Payne (AME) was a Bible man and leader emphasizing theological education in a group that was anti-intellectual. Anglican Theological Review (May 2022): in “An Anglican Ethic for a COVID-19 Pandemic,” Dr. Christopher Jones continues his sleeper. Need a sleep aid? Read this article. Anglican Theological Review (Aug 2022): “`Love is our Lord’s Meaning:’ Spiritual Formation in Julian of Norwich and Desmond Tutu,” Frank England proposes a connection of the mystic and Tutu., Trinity Journal (TEDS, Spring 2022): in “The De-Creation of Genesis 1 in the Trum...

William Whittaker’s “Disputation on Holy Scripture:” Dr. Whittaker continues his textual reviews of Latin versions predating Jerome’s Vulgate, warranting such, and showing the pre-eminence of the Hebrew and Greek to the Latin versions—yeah, all versions. John Jewel’s “Apology for the Church of England:” Bishop Jewel offers a standard review, basic review, of the CoE’s doctrinal stand. Then, by a reversal and citation of the opposite views, asks who those views fare with the Law, Prophets, Gospels and Apostles? “Ante-Nicene Fathers down to 325 AD: 1 Clement outlines patterns of humility and repentance in the OT and as preached by the Apostles. A nice review is given of Peter and Paul’s martyrdoms, noting that Paul preached in the “far west” as far as possible. We see no reason to doubt that Paul went to Spain. Clement cites 7 imprisonments for St. Paul.

Halley’s “Bible Handbook:” the beginning commentary on Genesis 1 is on view. For Psalm 31, Prof. Calvin thematically dwells on David’s sure trust in the Rock. Zondervan Pictorial Bible: “Israel:” takes the read to the leadup of the Israelite monarchy. For Genesis 30: Prof. Keil discusses Leah and Rachel with their children. For Judges 18, Prof. Keil describes the movement of the Danish tribe. For Isaiah 14.4-23, Prof. Henry continues to describe the doom of the Babylonian monarchy. Big kings fall hard and are brought low to the grave and, for some, hell. ISBE on Johannine Letters, Prof. I. Howard Marshall is wonking away on another structural argument for 1 John. For Mathew 12.22-37, Prof. Jamieson deals with the Pharisaic accusation that Jesus drives off demons by the power of Beelzebub. For Romans 8.12-28, Prof. Hodge is discussing what it means for the creation to be subjected to vanity and the curse. For Acts 2.14-36, Prof. Henry discusses the first David, the final David...

REC BCP of 1932 Psalm 102-103 Image of God Matthew 2

From the old REC BCP with amendments to the 1662 BCP. Psalm 119.113-136 Genesis 1 Matthew 1

Greg Allison’s Historical Theology. Zondervan, 2011.(439-443). Prof. Allison retails the division of the East from the West over the filioque clause. Bede, Anselm especially, the 4th Lateran Council, and Aquinas continued to prosecute Augustine’s double procession. We view it more as the complaint by the Greeks about non-involvement and Romanist unilateralism than an exegetical argument. Anselm carried the day although Bede shows the early adoption of Augustine on the issue. The shift moves from the medieval to the Reformation and Post-Reformation period that stressed the Holy Spirit and the Word as linked and necessary to divine operations. Calvin in his glorious Institutes will additionally add the internal work of the Spirit in Self-Authentication by God to His own Word in His people. One hears of divine election in the background recognizing God’s sovereignty over the Church, ministry of the Word and the sacraments. That will bear fruit in WCF 1 which can’t be improved and to which...

1543. Diarmaid MacCulloch’s Thomas Cranmer. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1996. (309-312). While the Prebendaries’ Plot was maturing in Windsor, Kent, and London, debates were on-going over the Kings’ Book of the same year. Cranmer definitely lost the argument, though he tried, with Henry over “justification by faith only” or “justification by faith alone.” While the divine were tying up theological knots for Henry’s heresy (our word), frantic comings-and-going were going on with Wily Winchester, certain Canterbury clerks and in Oxford. Henry has the measure of it all. But, in a major blowback for Cranmer, by 10 May 1543, Henry has limited Bible reading to the upper eschelon and cut out the rank-and-file. Gardiner was credited with that victory. From May to Aug 1543, several of Cranmer’s evangelicals were scooped up and forced to recant. When will they get Cranmer by the neck? Stay tuned. 1549. Ridley, Jaspar. Thomas Cranmer. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1962. Cranmer signed the ...

“The Fundamentals—A Testimony to the Truth, Vol. 1: “Chapter 5: Holy Scripture and Modern Negations” by Prof. James Orr of United Free Church College, Glasgow, Scotland: Prof Orr lingers on the grand question: the inspiration of Scriptures and the baleful, injurious and deadening impacts of destructive criticism. He nails his point to the masthead. “The Fundamentals—A Testimony to the Truth, Vol. 2:” in “Chapter 2: Inspiration,” Rev. L. W. Munhall calls in the host of scientists and Biblical scholars who haven’t walked down the dark alley of destructive criticism. The list is long. “The Fundamentals—A Testimony to the Truth, Vol. 4:” “Chapter 3: The Wisdom of the World,” Dr. A. W. Pitzer asks, “What is the wisdom of the world?” He notes that science and religion live well together, notwithstanding the nay-sayers and braggarts. “Theologians You Should Know: Apostolic Fathers to the 21 st Century,” Dr. Michael Reeves discusses Athanasius, the modalists and makes a start on the her...

Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society (Mar 2022): in “Societally Derived or Studiously Prosecuted? God, Revelation, Education and David Payne:” Dr. Christopher Sarver reviews Bishop Payne’s two years at Gettysburg College, a recipient of a scholarship, his premature departure due to health, but the impact of turning Bishop Payne into a Bible-man in the original languages as well. Anglican Theological Review (May 2022): in “An Anglican Ethic for a COVID-19 Pandemic,” Dr. Christopher Jones thankfully ended this medical and political article in a theological journal. Trinity Journal (TEDS, Spring 2022): in “The De-Creation of Genesis 1 in the Trumpets of Revelation 8-9,” Dr. Craig Robinson wonks into oblivion with arcane, hi-end esoterica. Next. Table Talk (Oct 2022): in “Exodus 26:” a description of the tabernacle and it dimensions is discussed. Table Talk (Nov 2022): in “Do We Have the Right Books of the Bible,” Dr. Mike Kruger discusses Origen, Tatian, and Jerome on the “S...

William Whittaker’s “Disputation on Holy Scripture:” Dr. Whittaker argues, again, that the Hebrew OT and Greek NT are the canonical benchmarks to which all versions must be conformed. Not the Latin Vulgate, but the Hebrew and Greek. Bellarmine and others argue the antiquity of the Vulgate, to which Dr. Whittaker claims the greater antiquity of Hebrew and Greek. John Jewel’s “Apology for the Church of England:” Bishop Jewell explains the sacraments, baptism, Holy Communion, the Reformed view, justification by faith alone, and Rome’s purgatory. Straight-forward and Reformed so far. “Ante-Nicene Fathers down to 325 AD: we read the first four chapters of 1 Clement. A lovely introduction and praise of the history of the Corinthian church (with allusions to election as well), but then notes the schism and disturbance by proud, young men turning on their presbyters (plural). Clement then begins touring how envy and emulation adversely affected Biblical characters—he starts with Cain and A...

Halley’s “Bible Handbook:” the overview of Genesis has begun. Clear. A good handbook for all Bible students, young or old. For the older, it revivifies and distills old readings into the basics. For the young, it’s a solid introduction for use alongside Bible readings. This student used it for years and it was helpful during university days as an undergraduate. Zondervan Pictorial Bible: “Israel:” takes one as far as Eli and his sons in 1 Samuel 4. The author suggests that Samson’s story may overlap with Eli’s times. For Genesis 30: Prof. Keil discusses Leah, her handmaid, and the multiplication of children to Rachel’s distress. For Judges 18, Prof. Keil elaborates, as he often does, on geographic details about the Danite movements in the north. For Isaiah 14.4-23, Prof. Henry notes that the Babylonian king will fall from his high place to the grave and the pit of hell where other kings will greet him. ISBE on Johannine Letters, Prof. I. Howard Marshall is still wonking away ...

Greg Allison’s Historical Theology. Zondervan, 2011. (435-438). Prof. Allison leads us through the three Cappadocian Fathers—Basil, Nazianzus, and Gregory of Nyssa, notably affirming the full deity of the Spirit over against the Arians. We hear several quotes from Augustine’s double procession views which are later adopted by the Third Council of Toledo (589) and which were incorporated into Latin and Protestant liturgies. This occasioned a split with the East which exists to this day. McNiell, John Thomas. The History and Character of Calvinism. New York: Oxford University Press, 1962. (237-240). Dr. McNeill tours the background to the French Huguenots by retailing the political aspect—Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges (1438) for a largely independent church free of papal taxation, various conflicts with Popes over northern Italians lands, and the emergence of a monarchial church with the King appointing 10 archbishops, 83 bishops, and 527 heads of religious houses. The Luther debate o...

LATE 1548-EARLY 1549. Ridley, Jaspar. Thomas Cranmer. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1962. (284-289). We hear of the mish-mash-ups between the trads and the Reformed on the Eucharist. Cranmer and Ridley give a full-throated defense of the Reformed view in 14-18 Dec 1548 in the House of Lords. Prof. Ridley notes Somerset, Dorset, Warwick and Northampton had, in the same context, denounced the Romanist Mass and that the political context may have given Cranmer collateral fire support. Also, the BCP is discussed by divines at Windsor Castle and Chertsey with even the trads agreeing to a vernacular Book. But trouble was in the air with the new calendar and especially some details about Holy Communion (although Gardiner would say even he could use the 1549 BCP with his own interpretation). But, up and down the country, the “vernacular” was the objection. People wanted their Latin Mass back. Tensions were high amongst the population, not to mention the trads and Bishops. Soon enough, we'll he...

“The Fundamentals—A Testimony to the Truth, Vol. 1: “Chapter 5: Holy Scripture and Modern Negations” by Prof. James Orr of United Free Church College, Glasgow, Scotland: Prof Orr is grandly highlighting the devious negativity of the theological negativizers. He notes a change in the contemporary ethos. “The Fundamentals—A Testimony to the Truth, Vol. 2:” in “Chapter 2: Inspiration,” Rev. L. W. Munhall outlines 5 versions or mutations on the doctrine of verbal, plenary inspiration. Half-views and quarter-views in the confusions. “Theologians You Should Know: Apostolic Fathers to the 21st Century,” Dr. Michael Reeves continues—quite lengthily—with Athanasius. After bagging the Arians, he turns to the modalist monarchians. Princeton Theological Review (Vol.22, No.1, Spring 2007): in “Life is in the Blood: Envisioning Atonement with regards to Levitical Theology,” Melanie Bair has done an excellent job on the Levitical atonement and turns to the NT where she says atonement is a domin...

Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society (Mar 2022): in “Societally Derived or Studiously Prosecuted? God, Revelation, Education and David Payne:” Dr. Christopher Sarver notes the Bible-driven influences of John Brown’s commentaries on the Bible, including Brown’s comment that he taught himself Hebrew, Latin, and Greek. Bishop Brown (AME) designs to do the same. This much: Dr. Sarver has deconstructed the race-driven biography of Bishop Payne by a black, social activist. Benjamin Mays. To wit, Dr. Sarver is demonstrating a black theologian who has abused history and the facts. Anglican Theological Review (May 2022): in “An Anglican Ethic for a COVID-19 Pandemic,” Dr. Christopher Jones...this is completely worthless in a theological journal. Reformed hawks are circling. Throwing a tag “Anglican” on to it is hilarious. Anglican Theological Review (Aug 2022): “Editors Introduction:” this edition is dedicated to historical retrieval on Archbishop Tutu. We are not getting the theo...

William Whittaker’s “Disputation on Holy Scripture:” Dr. Whittaker compares and contrasts Jerome’s Vulgate with other Italic versions in use. Augustine and others claim it is superior. In other words, Jerome’s edition is not that of Trent’s version. John Jewel’s “Apology for the Church of England:” having commented on persecutions in history for Christians, Bishop Jewel is giving a succinct review of the teachings of the Church of England. “Ante-Nicene Fathers down to 325 AD: an introduction to 1 Clement is giving, preferring the date 97 AD for the date of composition. The epistle was found in Codex A and was gifted by Cyril of Constantinople to King Charles 1 of England. Earlier writers referred to Clement, but the West was largely ignorant of him and his two Epistles.

Halley’s “Bible Handbook:” discusses the varied uses of the word “day,” something Prof. Kline discussed. Zondervan Pictorial Bible: “Israel:” discusses the familial lineages of Hamites and Canaanites. Palestine is derived from the word “Philistine.” For Genesis 30: Prof. Keil comments on the bigamy of Jacob with Rachel and Leah. For Judges 17, Prof. Keil concludes the chapter with comments on Micah’s hiring of a priest-Levite for his house. For Isaiah 14.4-23, Prof. Henry comments on the great fall of Lucifer. ISBE on Johannine Letters, Prof. I. Howard Marshall wonks out with more structural proposals on 1 John from scholars. For Romans 8.12-28, Prof. Hodge speaks of the groaning of creation until the day of redemption. For Acts 2.14-36, Prof. Henry comments on Peter’s courteousness in his Pentecostal sermon as well as comments on David (who died and was buried in Jerusalem) and the true Davidie who has risen. Frederick Copleston’s “History of Philosophy: Greece and Rome (1....

McNiell, John Thomas. The History and Character of Calvinism. New York: Oxford University Press, 1962. 229-232. We hear of a Freudian analyst, Oskar Pfister, who subjected Calvin to a hostile review for changing the God of love to a God of anger and for creating an ecclesiastical monopoly. I go to the surgeon for surgery, the lawyer for legal counsel and the dentist to get the teeth cleaned. The poor man is out of his lane and clearly hasn’t read or understood the nature of the man, the theology or the historical context. More could be said. McNiell takes up the defense with balance. We’re too much read in Calvin to avoid both the hero and villain narrative. It’s complex. Sit down, Dr. Pfister, be quiet and read much more. Much more. Then, some more, thank you. Greg Allison’s Historical Theology. Zondervan, 2011. Chapter 20. The Holy Spirit. 430ff. Prof. Allison leads on through the early church on the subject of the Holy Spirit: Clement of Rome, Barnabas, the Shepherd of Hermas, t...

1548-1550. Ridley, Jaspar. Thomas Cranmer. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1962. (280-284). One continues to hear about Cranmer’s grand misstep in pursuing and publishing the Lutheran Catechism by Justas Jonas—full throated Lutheranism on the Eucharist, three sacraments of baptism, Holy communion and auricular confession. The conservatives and the more advanced Reformers both saw Cranmer’s tap dance. And tap dance it was. Was Cranmer thinking he could play both sides and unite them as over against the trads? Machiavellian? The man was a Doctor and academic, after all. Bullinger is getting reports that Cranmer is lukewarm but Bullinger hopes to influence England towards the Swiss view. Jaspar Ridley tosses around the term “Zwinglian” with serious ease and sounds inclined to the bone-muncher view of cannibalism. This much, despite this mistaken publication, Cranmer silences and stuns all by his Reformed view of the Eucharist in a public and extended discussion in the House of Lords, 14-18 Dec 1...

Reformed Faith and Practice (May 2022): in “What Counts as `Biblical’ Philosophy? Reflections from Dru Johnson’s Biblical Philosophy, Dr. Gray Sutanto of Reformed Theological Seminary, Washington D. C., thankfully ends his long-talk that biblical philosophy must rise from biblical theology. What, pray tell, is he talking about? That'll fizzle off into the ether. Nice chat for the faculty lounge, but not for Charlie and Suzy in the pew. Theology is doctrinal (propositional, intellectual) but doxology and practical. Concordia Theological Journal (January 2022), in “Ph.D. Program at Concordia Seminary, Fort Wayne” is described. Protestant Reformed Theological Journal 55,1 (Fall, 2021): BOOK REVIEW: The Church’s Hope: The Reformed Doctrine of the End: Volume 1: The Millenium, by David J. Engelsma. Jenison: Reformed Free Publishing Associations, 2021. Pp. 350. $29.95. ISBN-13: 978-1-944555-67-2. [Reviewed by Martyn McGeown]. Some hot talk by Rev. McGeown in his summary on postmillen...

Mid-America Journal of Theology (Fall 2021): in “The Voice of One Crying: John Chrysostom the Preacher,” Dr. Gordon McMillan tells of Chrysostom’s efforts in practical theology. While a great orator, he wanted to be understood and to effect a reformation of doctrine and morals. Hedgehog Review (Summer 2022): in Hedgehog Review (Summer 2022): in “The Evangelical Question,” Kirsten Sanders tries her hand at “what is an evangelical.” She resorts to Bebbington’s 4-fold summary: biblicists, activists, crucicentrists, and evangelists. Global Anglican (Summer 2022): “Obedience and Submission in 1 Peter,” Dr. Lionel Windsor of Moore College is still spinning his thesis and repeating the main idea. “The Fundamentals—A Testimony to the Truth, Vol. 1: “Chapter 5: Holy Scripture and Modern Negations” by Prof. James Orr of United Free Church College, Glasgow, Scotland: Prof Orr states that all theories come with baggage and presuppositions—included the anti-supernaturalists. We’d call them the...

Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society (Mar 2022): in “Societally Derived or Studiously Prosecuted? God, Revelation, Education and David Payne:” Dr. Christopher Sarver is clearly debunking Benjamin May’s sociological characterization of Bishop Payne’s theology. Touche! Nice rebuttal of an abusive use of history. Anglican Theological Review (May 2022): in “An Anglican Ethic for a COVID-19 Pandemic,” Dr. Christopher Jones falls flat on the ground. A dud. Anglican Theological Review (Aug 2022): “Editors Introduction:” this edition is dedicated to historical retrieval on Archbishop Tutu. No substantive theological analysis occurs here other than notes on the Incarnation, his mysticism, and who knows what else. We don’t learn much about the man other than that he opposed apartheid. Check. Got the point. Trinity Journal (TEDS, Spring 2022): in “The De-Creation of Genesis 1 in the Trumpets of Revelation 8-9,” Dr. Craig Robinson drifts off in the pastures of irrelevant wonkdom. ...

William Whittaker’s “Disputation on Holy Scripture:” Dr. Whittaker tours the LXX-versions: Theodotius, Aquila, Origen’s Hexapla with a run through the Latin versions in Jerome’s time with his comments as well as canon tossing the Apocrypha. Jerome’s OT is the same as the Hebrews and Protestant OT canon. John Jewel’s “Apology for the Church of England:” Bishops Jewel cites many familiar patristic texts down to and including Augustine that all doctrines and morals were evaluated by the Canon, akin to the WCF 1.10. From there, Jewel politely, deliberatively, calmly, rationally and Biblically calls for an audience with the Tridentists for the same ground as the ancient fathers. He then begins to tour the doctrinal faith of the Reformed Church of England. “Ante-Nicene Fathers down to 325 AD: an editor gives and overview of the entire series followed by an introduction to Clement, Paul’s companion, and author of 1 Clement to the Corinthians. The editor calls attention to the subapostolic ...

(276-281). In summer 1548, Cranmer has an 86-point questionnaire for Visitors (AKA reporters, enforcers and investigators) for his diocese regarding obedience to Edward VI. So much for the Mr. Nice-Gentle Fella often seen in the literature. Also, there’s some tinkering with liturgical ideas, but no change to the Holy Communion as of yet. If, however, as ordered by Cranmer, a Rector needed to consecrate more bread, he was not to elevate the host. Ridley fast-forwards to 1550 when Dr. Cranmer’s views on the Eucharist are better known—Ridley claims that Cranmer was “short of the extreme Sacramentarian positions” (which he doesn’t ID), but went “far beyond” Bucer and Lutheranism and that his views comported with Vermigli. Ridley suggests that Cranmer was as much by influenced by John a’ Lasco as he was by Nicholas Ridley. No evidence is offered. 1546? 1548? He brings up the fly in the ointment over Justus Jonas’s catechism that is Lutheran, but doesn’t give a date. We think it’s 1550, long...

Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society (Mar 2022): in “Societally Derived or Studiously Prosecuted? God, Revelation, Education and David Payne:” Dr. Christopher Sarver is ably showing that Bishop Payne’s theology was rooted in classical theism with a high view of Scripture as the source for his theology. This contrasts with Benjamin May’s sociological view of Bishop Payne. Interesting rebuttal of Mays by Dr. Sarver. Nicely done. Anglican Theological Review (May 2022): in “An Anglican Ethic for a COVID-19 Pandemic,” Dr. Christopher Jones is giving his alleged Anglican ethic for handling COVID-19. A real sleeper. A misplace article more fitting for a medical journal, but a high-five for some virtue-signaling it would appear. Anglican Theological Review (Aug 2022): “Editors Introduction:” this edition is dedicated to historical retrieval on Archbishop Tutu. Tutu is described as a mystic and contemplative, by his own terms. Trinity Journal (TEDS, Spring 2022): in “The De-Creati...

William Whittaker’s “Disputation on Holy Scripture:” Dr. Whittaker is touring the LXX and the comments on it by several ante-Nicene fathers. Trent advocated the Vulgate while Dr. Whittaker is advocating a return to the Hebrew and Greek originals. John Jewel’s “Apology for the Church of England:” Bishop Jewel has toured briefly the history of persecutions against God’s people in a 30,000 foot overview down to the days of the Council of Trent—where prejudice and bigotry precluded sound reason and assessments of the Protestant arguments. “Ante-Nicene Fathers down to 325 AD: the Editors offer varied introductory remarks on the period 100-200 AD, the storyline of Christ’s Bridge, the Church.