Category Archives: History

A Tenth Century English Christmas

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Bob Bjerkaas

This past Spring I stumbled across a great find in my good friend’s used bookshop.  It was a well-worn, expertly highlighted edition of Jackson Campbell’s highly regarded translation of the Advent antiphons from the Exeter Book.[1]  Intending to read it this … Continue reading →

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God’s Victory over Man’s Wrath: B.B. Warfield and Psalm 76:10: A Difficult Doctrine Illustrated in Church History

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Bob Bjerkaas

Psalm 76:10 is a difficult verse.  In its simplest translation, it reads, “Surely the wrath of men brings you praise, and with the remainder of wrath you arm yourself.”[1]  This verse, in a nutshell as it were, presents the student … Continue reading →

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“Logic on Fire” – Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Bob Bjerkaas

“You must have light and heat, sermon plus preaching.  Light without heat  never affects anybody; heat without light is of no permanent value.  It may have a passing temporary effect but it does not really help your people and build … Continue reading →

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