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Davenant Latin Institute Promotional Video
The Davenant Latin Institute is a unique program of online courses to equip you to read theological Latin texts. Courses are affordable, flexible, and available for all levels of ability. Follow us on YouTube and see other Davenant Videos!
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Common Places: Fred Sanders on the Triune God
Systematic theologian Dr. Fred Sanders speaks of his discovery of theology, then discusses the Trinity. How is Trinitarian theology an act of praise? What do the missions of the Son and Spirit reveal about God? In classical Trinitarianism, what is a “person”? This and more! Highlights 2:10 Fred Sanders’ advice to prospective graduate students 4:40 Sanders’ journey…
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A Report on the Davenant Trust DC Convivium
This past Friday and Saturday, the Davenant Trust made its Washington, DC debut. The third Mid-Atlantic Regional Convivium Irenicum took place at Redeeming Grace Church of Fairfax, Virginia, in an event ably organized by Dr. Brian Auten of Patrick Henry College, and co-sponsored by Patrick Henry College and Providence Magazine. The theme of the conference–…
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VIDEO: Pillars in Practice IV: Should Christians Avoid Public Schools?
The issue of Christian education is one of the most important questions most Christian families face, and also one fraught with controversy, that has often divided churches. In this video, Brad Belschner and Brad Littlejohn explore how we can navigate the principled and prudential questions surrounding this issue, and in so doing, illustrate how one…
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Common Places: Gregory Soderberg on Reformed Communion Practices and Church Discipline
Gregory Soderberg (PhD Candidate VU Amsterdam) speaks on the changes that were implemented in communion practice during the Reformation by Bucer, Calvin, and Oecolampadius. Highlights 1:40-7:00– What were some common communion practices in the pre-Reformation church? 7:30-What did the Reformers want to change about the practice and frequency of communion? 11:00-The importance of understanding the…
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Pearl and Leaven: The Gospel Church as Institute and Organism
This article by Jordan J. Ballor appeared in the March issue of our Ad Fontes magazine. To subscribe to receive full issues in your inbox, click here. A hallmark of neo-Calvinist thinking about the church in the nineteenth century and beyond is the distinction between the church understood as an institution and as an organism. The Dutch theologian and…
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A Report on the Davenant Trust Colorado Convivium
We were very blessed to have Colorado Christian University, and our esteemed friend Michael Plato in particular, host our first Convivium in the Mountain West earlier this month. Mr. Plato kindly wrote up this thorough summary of the event to give you a taste of the rich conversations we enjoyed. If you are interested in…
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VIDEO: Pillars in Practice III: What is Natural Law?
In recent years, many Christians have turned to the notion of “natural law” as a way of engaging a hostile culture or secular political sphere. But how does natural law work? How does it fit with total depravity? Is it supported by Scripture? And is it really useful? Brad Littlejohn addresses questions such as these…
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“The First Fair Trial”: The Genealogy of the Separation of Church and State
This article by Pastor Steven Wedgeworth appeared in the March issue of our Ad Fontes magazine. To subscribe to receive full issues in your inbox, click here. Triumphalism is a perennial danger to Christian communities, and it shows up in a wide variety of places, sometimes in the most curious ways. For Protestant traditions, one particularly ironic location of…
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