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I thought it time for a few updates . . .

The Fall Semester at WSC begins next week. I’ll be teaching Theology Proper the first half of the semester, as part of a course I’ll split with Dr. Van Drunen (who teaches the anthropology section).

N. T. Wright (AKA “I’m Always Right”) has released his new commentary on Galatians (Wright on Galatians). I’ll read it in detail when I can, but a quick once over reveals that Wright has embraced full curmudgeonhood—his tone is crabby and he’s just flat out dismissive of his critics. Wright ignores Horton’s volumes on justification as well as Charles Lee Iron’s decimating critique of Wright’s misuse of righteousness language—the Bishop glibly refers readers to his previous work on Paul. He smugly dismisses the work of Moo and others on Galatians as though, “if you want to read old perspective stuff, `go for it.’” He continues to make his case that he alone understands Paul properly, repeating his erroneous view of the Table Fellowship debate and “works of law” in Galatians 2. BTW, I embraced full curmudgeonhood long ago, so I know it when I see it.

To read the rest of the updates, follow the link below.

The den Dulk Lectures at Westminster Seminary California

An honor and a privilege . . . For more information and links to live streaming, go here: 2021 den Dulk Lectures

Scenes from My Retirement Celebration at Christ Reformed Church (Updated Video)

Our church family at Christ Reformed threw my wife and me a wonderful retirement celebration. We are truly thankful to all of you for your kindness and great generosity!

Video:

I recorded a “thank you” video for the members of Christ Reformed Church who could not attend the celebration, but it applies to some of the long-time readers of the Riddleblog too.

Riddleblog UpdateKim RiddlebargerDecember 14, 2020Kim's retirementComment

My Office Hours Interview with Scott Clark

I was recently interviewed for Westminster Seminary California's "Office Hours" by my friend and colleague Dr. Scott Clark. We talk about the founding of Christ Reformed Church twenty-five years ago, my time as a student at Westminster Seminary California, and the rise and fall of the evangelical "buzz" in Orange County, California.

Here's the link: Office Hours with Scott Clark -- An Interview with Kim Riddlebarger

Riddleblog UpdateKim RiddlebargerDecember 8, 2020

Welcome to the All New Riddleblog!

I published my first Squarespace blog post on November 5, 2005. Wow, that was a long time ago. I’m one of a shrinking number of bloggers who have stuck with it.

There were several software upgrades over the years, but eventually Squarespace launched an entirely new version—7.0, which required a full re-do of my current blog. I’ve delayed the inevitable until retirement.

So, here’s the new blog which should work much better with tablets and Android and Apple phones.

Riddleblog UpdateKim RiddlebargerNovember 24, 2020New Riddleblog Comments