In 1976, in tribute to his own mentor, John Gerstner, Dr. 8220;In an era of Church history when theology is in chaos, the Church is being shaken at its foundations, and Christian ethics shift and slide with every novel theology, we are grateful for the vivid example of one who stands in the midst of confusion as a bright and shining light. That much and more can be, indeed must be, said of R.

Thursday, August 3, 2017. I am often asked by friends and students how to begin a serious study of the life and work of Thomas Chalmers. This is at least partly because I can hardly ever give a lecture, preach a sermon, write an essay, or post a blog without mentioning him. But even more, it is because reading Chalmers can prove to be an arduous and elusive pursuit. The first book that I always send readers to is the short profile by John Roxborough and Stuart Piggen entitled, The St.