Christ Alone by Joel Beeke

FROM TABLETALK | November 2012

Reformed theology affirms that Scripture and its teaching on grace and faith emphasize that salvation is solus Christus, “by Christ alone”—that is, Christ is the only Savior (Acts 4:12). B.B. Warfield wrote, “The saving power of faith …Read More

In Christ by Burk Parsons

FROM TABLETALK | February 2013

Repetitio mater studiorum est. “Repetition is the mother of all learning.” The Apostle Paul understood this. Under the inspiration and superintendence of the Holy Spirit, Paul constantly repeated the foundational truths of biblical doctrine, and he did so not only …Read More

Marley and His Message to Scrooge by R.C. Sproul

Bah! Humbug!” These two words are instantly associated with Charles Dickens’ immortal fictional anti-hero, Ebenezer Scrooge. Scrooge was the prototype of the Grinch who stole Christmas, the paradigm of all men cynical. We all recognize that Ebenezer Scrooge was a …Read More

Jesus’ Family Tree by Joel Beeke

FROM TABLETALK | January 2008

Genealogies are hardly spellbinding. Perhaps, like me, you are tempted to skip them in your Bible reading. Yet genealogies are a significant part of God’s infallible Scriptures. They, too, are “profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction …Read More

The Ark of the Covenant by Nicholas Batzig

FROM TABLETALK | July 2011

It seems that every year a new children’s story Bible comes out. The captivating artwork often makes the biblical stories come alive. There is one picture in a particular story Bi ble our family has that my two-and-a-half-year-old, Elijah …Read More

The Supremacy of Christ by R.C. Sproul

FROM TABLETALK | January 2004

I wonder if it is proper to have a “favorite” book of the Bible. The idea scratches like fingernails on a chalk-board. What would induce us to prefer one portion of the Word of God to another? It would seem …Read More

Christmas According to the Angels (Part 2 of 3) by R. Fowler White

In our first installment in this series, we learned that the Gospel birth announcements of the angels brought “good news of great joy” to those humbled by sin, suffering, and death. In this our second installment, we focus on two …Read More

The True Israel of God by Burk Parsons

FROM TABLETALK | October 2012

“Father Abraham had many sons, many sons had father Abraham. I am one of them and so are you…,” so the old children’s song goes. Although it’s a silly song that requires the raising of arms, legs, and …Read More

A Pastor’s Love for Christ by Nicholas Batzig

FROM TABLETALK | May 2013

Dr. John H. Skilton was professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia for almost fifty-eight years (1939–1998). He was one of the most scholarly men in the church. Rumors have circulated over the years that he …Read More

In the School of Christ by R.C. Sproul Jr.

FROM TABLETALK | May 2013

It is not hard to complain about the government’s schools. The government, at least during every election cycle, seems less than satisfied with its own product, ever promising us that it will improve. Atheists complain about prayers before football …Read More

The Name of Jesus by Kevin DeYoung

FROM TABLETALK | December 2011

Over the past two thousand years, more people on planet earth have known the name of Jesus than any other name. Since AD 33, over eight billion people, by one estimate, have claimed to be followers of this Jesus — or …Read More

Christmas According to the Apostle Paul - Gal 4:4-5 (Part 3 of 3) by R. Fowler White

In the two previous installment in our series on Gal 4:4-5, we have learned four features of the Apostle’s answer to the question, what Child is this who was born at Christmas? We have focused on the Child …Read More

Christmas According to the Apostle Paul - Gal 4:4-5 (Part 1 of 3) by R. Fowler White

One of the most beloved carols that Christians sing during the Christmas season is that of William C. Dix, What Child is This? As few other carols do, the lyrics of this selection prompt us to contemplate the identity, the …Read More

Jesus Christ, Anointed One by R.C. Sproul

FROM TABLETALK | March 2013

Throughout the New Testament, we encounter many titles for Jesus of Nazareth—“Son of God,” “Son of Man,” “Lord,” and others. However, the title that is given to Jesus most often in the New Testament is one that is familiar …Read More

The Resurrection of Jesus by Jerry Bridges

FROM TABLETALK | December 2008

This article on the resurrection of Jesus appears at the time of year when we are focusing on His birth, not His death and resurrection. To stop and think about the resurrection may seem like an unnecessary aside to the …Read More