The Bristow Beacon: A Blog of the Bristow Institute of Theology
Calvin on the Death of Augustin Courault
A letter from John Calvin to William Farel, Protestant reformer and founder of the Reformed Church in Neuchâtel, Geneva, reacting to the death of Augustin Courault.
The Importance of Trinitarian Theology (Part 1)
The Trinity is central to the Christian life and its evolution.
Martin Luther on the Sacrament of Communion
These short excerpts are from Luther's first extended statement of his view of the Lord's Supper as reproduced in the Works of Martin Luther (Volume II).
Theology with the Reformers
A look at the cultural and religious context and setting in which the Protestant Reformation took place.
The Importance of Studying Church History
All pursuits of knowledge are to the glory of Christ. How much more is the examination of his work in the history of his people.
The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind
Mark Noll argues that modern American evangelicals have failed notably in sustaining serious intellectual life despite dynamic success at a popular level. They have nourished millions of believers in the simple verities of the gospel but have largely abandoned the universities, the arts, and other realms of “high” culture.
The Christian Experience of God
Everything we know about the triune God teaches the Church that, and every encounter we have with him expresses his love for his people.
Eden as a Temple: The Context of Genesis 1–2
Both Eden and the temple are characterized by the holy presence of God that brings wisdom.