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Starting as a collection of papers by Mark Horne several years ago, Theologia has slowly expanded to include works by a variety of authors. You will find all of our content under the various categories to the left.

As our motto states, our goal is to provide thought-provoking material that is faithfully Biblical, distinctively Reformed, and comprehensively catholic.

The most recent articles include:

March 30, 2008: Does the New Covenant have its own distinctive sanctions as well as blessings? We affirm by Mark Horne -- 3 Comments
February 3, 2008: Sermon: A Body Formed by the Spirit by Mark Horne
October 16, 2007: 10 things a church can do to change the world by Mark Horne -- 3 Comments
August 18, 2007: On Forgiving Oneself: Nine Reasons Why It Can Be Appropriate by Mark Horne -- 5 Comments
July 31, 2007: Every Word Matters to the Story by Mark Horne -- 1 Comment
July 18, 2007: How To Encourage Our Children to Believe the Gospel by Mark Horne
April 21, 2006: Turretin & Pictet on Christian Infants by Mark Horne
April 20, 2006: Zacharias Ursinus & the Imputation of Christ’s Righteousness by Mark Horne -- 1 Comment
March 16, 2006: Eschatology of Being “Born Again” by Derrick Olliff -- 2 Comments
August 31, 2005: Two Sermons on Two Adams by Mark Horne
August 7, 2005: Paul’s Letter to the Galatians by Derrick Olliff -- 4 Comments
August 7, 2005: The Gospel: The Return of the King by Derrick Olliff
August 3, 2005: Looking For Legalism by Derrick Olliff
August 2, 2005: Baptismal Theology Within Reformed Evangelicalism by Mark Horne
July 28, 2005: Responding to Critics of the Protestant View of Justification by Philip Schaff

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July 12, 2010 at 8:03 pm :: Calvin on Baptism, Penance, & Absolution :: Cornelia Pleasaants
I am trying to compose a letter to my Session requesting that adult Baptism be during the Congregational worship not before the Service. I believe the Worshipping Church needs this Sacrament and the Grace offered through the remembrance of your own Baptism. What did the reformers say about the practice of adult baptism?
July 11, 2010 at 12:37 am :: God’s Promises to the Jews :: Ron Elkin
Dear Brothers in Messiah Jesus, I encourage you to read a theological and biblical rebuttal of replacement theolgy by Barry E. Horner. The title of the book is Future Israel. The fruit of replacement theology throughout the centuries has led to the abuse and persecution of the Jewish people by the “Church.” It is a historical fact that that replacement theology has borne bad fruit towards the physical...
July 8, 2010 at 10:47 am :: Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit? :: Elizabeth
I spent a lot of time freaking out about this passage and this article helped me get beyond my fright and take a reasonable, logical look at God and His character and love. I just want to say to everyone who’s afraid about this passage, I KNOW how horrible it is to think you’ve dismantled your relationship with Christ. And I want you to know that you’re not alone in the struggle to make sense of...
July 3, 2010 at 8:15 pm :: Why Side with the Sadducees? :: cubba cubba
can you give some information about what the Sadducees did? Thanks
June 30, 2010 at 11:10 am :: The Righteousness of God: Isaiah 45.21-25 :: gman
All this doesnt help anyone until the grind reduces!
June 26, 2010 at 10:38 am :: Why Does the Pastor Wear a Robe? :: Rev. Shirley Pond Albert
I just found this site and I wish to share some thoughts in connection with other comments. The Lord has dealt with me most of my life, but I didn’t respond until I was in my forties. One reason was the thoughts of the public, not quite as important as what God thinks. Peter also learned this when God wanted him to associate with Gentiles. God spoke to him in Acts 10. A sheet filled with...
June 23, 2010 at 12:38 pm :: What Is Biblical Theology? :: Pastor Edward
Thank you so much. I am a graduate student in theology in Kenya, Africa. I was looking for a clear distinction between biblical and systematic theology and your article was vry helpful.
June 17, 2010 at 9:38 pm :: What Is Biblical Theology? :: Levi
Hello to all, I had been surfing the net for more explanation on Biblical Theology which is not offered or taught in some seminaries in our country the Philippines. I am ignorant to this approach in biblical discipline and I found your article helpful though not thorough yet informative. Am I right to say that systematic theology is the root cause of the surge of denomination? Whereas having the same bible yet have so much...
June 17, 2010 at 4:47 am :: In the Spirit of Elijah :: Joshua
Elijah was 65 when he entered back into heaven the first time was as Enoch they are actually the same person and so is John the baptist because in Malachi THE LORD clearly states that he is sending Elijah back down from heaven to prepare the way for THE MESSIAH.
June 10, 2010 at 7:45 pm :: On Forgiving Oneself: Nine Reasons Why It Can Be Appropriate :: Daniel
A thought to ponder: If one cannot forgive themselfs, can they forgive others.
June 5, 2010 at 11:26 am :: Formal Corporate Prayer :: Peter Gaw
Dear Pastor Jeff, Perhaps I should download this essay of yours as I return to it frequently when it’s my turn to lead corporate prayer. What you have said helps me to be better prepared and hopefully, help our whole church body become further matured in the faith. Do have a listing of Corporate Prayers we may use? I use excerpts from the Book of Common Prayer and when I recieve it, St. Augustine’s Prayer Book. A...
June 1, 2010 at 10:44 am :: Future Justification to the Doers of the Law :: Mark Horne
Well, the Bible doesn’t back your position, Mr. Ray. You seem to be confusing the issue of what counts as the individual law-keeping of a believer and the issue of how God’s character demands that all sin be punished so that there is no forgiveness apart from the shedding of blood. Those are two different issues in the Bible (and the Bible also deals with a third issue: can Israel as a nation...
June 1, 2010 at 3:42 am :: Covenantal Nomism :: frans van der pol
Dear friends, I try to read and understand this article (it was automatic translated in Dutch so its diffucult to exactly understood wath is written) Silvian ..I met him once for some years ago in Romania and that time whe where brothers…..This time i am reading the book off Boston (The quadruplicated state off human) and books off Thomas Halyburton and Samuel Rutherford and Thomas Hooker all off them are very onest...
May 30, 2010 at 6:45 am :: Future Justification to the Doers of the Law :: Charlie J. Ray
The Law of God does not require 100% obedience? Wow. Amazing. So Adam brought a curse on us because he only sinned by 50%? The last time I checked when speeding will get you a ticket if you are caught by the police. Justice is not based on relationship. It is based on the idea that the law is equally enforced upon all. It’s called “blind” justice and the statue of the lady with...
May 22, 2010 at 10:38 am :: The Great Exchange :: Daniel
You are Roman Catholic? Reading it I didn’t notice – it was very good! Where do you see any room for us helping God out? It’s all of HIM! Praise God!
May 21, 2010 at 1:17 pm :: God’s Promises to the Jews :: Tom R.
@MIchael, please see Acts 15 for a rebuttal.
May 20, 2010 at 5:49 am :: Are Good Works Necessary to Salvation? :: Richard Riha
It amazes me to read all of the commentaries regarding salvation and works. I have studied the bible without the help of scholars or formal training, but I do know from all I have read that faith without works is dead. Simply put, by faith you are saved (for a moment stop right there and make that clear)-Don’t add to the cross and don’t take away from the cross. Jesus took on the sins of the...
May 12, 2010 at 4:11 pm :: 10 things a church can do to change the world :: Yuriy
We sing in worship just religious songs, drums and bass guitar, synthesizer, and a microphone. Does this mean that we do not change the world?
April 30, 2010 at 11:43 pm :: Does the New Covenant have its own distinctive sanctions as well as blessings? We affirm :: Donald Haas
There is no curse in the new covenant because it is between Jesus and the Father. Neither is capable of breaking the covenant, hence no curse.
April 27, 2010 at 12:58 pm :: John Calvin & Paedocommunion :: Mr. Buck
You would be interested to know that paedocommunion is making an entry among anti-paeodbaptists in the wake of a growing interest in celebrating The Lord’s Supper as Passover.