#QuotableBroadus Great preachers have always observed that in the error which we attack we find the very germs of truth.

I’m being somewhat facetious of course, but in all seriousness it is a great feature of the humanities that new contributions to human knowledge don’t have to take the form of earth-shattering new ideas but could simply be the recovery, editing or translation of forgotten texts

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#QuotableBroadus When the hearer sees you conquer many times in succession, he perceives that there are many errors on that other side, and many truths on yours.

#QuotableBroadus When objections are discussed, they should be stated in full force. One should say, “That is exactly my objection, and I should wish very much to hear how the preacher will clear it up.”

Just published: the letters between Zanchi and Bullinger.

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#QuotableBroadus In the pulpit, do not attempt to refute objections unless we can do so satisfactorily.

#QuotableBroadus ‘A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still.’

Very close to publishing the letters between Bullinger and Zanchi. ~12,400 words.

#QuotableBroadus In the pulpit, let us approach the one who has objections kindly and seek to win him to the truth.

#QuotableBroadus In the pulpit, treat objections not of a caviler, but of an honest inquirer.

Still working through book 1 of Lombard’s Sentences. I can see why it was so valuable! Makes me wonder if there are similar kinds of works out there on other topics. Would be worth having “Sentences on Ecclesiology” by 17th c. Baptists, etc.

Welcome to our special episode. As a master of both magnetism and spicy questions, I must ask, Charles Xavier, in your unique career combining comedy and mind control, what has been your most challenging moment, and how did you handle it?

#QuotableBroadus ‘Everyone is eloquent in anger; love and peace seldom make men eloquent.’

Zanchi to Bullinger, upon hearing of the burning of Thomas Cranmer:

Wonderful interview outlining fourfold senses of Scripture! The meditation of John's 'account' of the transfiguration is worth the whole episode.

Zanchi comforts Bullinger upon hearing the news of the death of Bullinger's wife and daughters:

Sifting through the letters of Zanchi and Bullinger. Z met with Charles, Cardinal of Lorraine. Bullinger references Council of Trent.

#QuotableBroadus The burden of proving rests on him who alleges. His allegation is nothing until proven.

Pictures from 2021: April to July (three months). My beard was the longest it had ever been then. My hair grows faster than anyone I know. Makes me want to grow another big beard...