Anthony Faggiano, Author at Reformed Dogmatika

Anthony Faggiano

Husband, father, and friend. I serve as an elder in a United Reformed Church congregation and hold a B.A. in Theology from The Master’s University. My writing flows from a love for Scripture, the gospel that transforms hearts and minds, and the historic Reformed confessions. My aim is simple: to point others to Christ through truth, clarity, and grace.

Why You Should Read Loving the Law by Stephen Spinnenweber: A Book Review

In the Presbyterian and Reformed world, a balanced exploration of God’s law has been sorely needed. Stephen Spinnenweber’s Loving the Law: The Law of God in the Life of the Believer (Christian Focus, 2025) meets this need with pastoral wisdom, moving beyond narrow debates about Theonomy or Christian Nationalism. His clear, orthodox approach freshly reminds […]

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No Resurrection, No Christianity: The Inescapable Truth of Easter

“If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain, and your faith is in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:14). With that one verse, the apostle Paul sets the stakes higher than any other religious claim in history: No resurrection, no Christianity. Paul makes it unmistakably clear: the entire Christian faith rises or falls

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More Than a Memorial: What Reformed Christians Believe About the Lord’s Supper

When Reformed Christians come to the Lord’s Supper, we come expecting to receive something — because Christ has promised to give Himself through this sacred meal. Christ communicates Himself to believers by the power of the Holy Spirit The Lord’s Supper is a spiritual feast — and even the weakest believer has a seat at

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Recovering the Reformed Confession: A Conversation with Dr. R. Scott Clark

Imagine this: a warm March afternoon on the lush green lawn at Westminster Seminary California, palm trees rustling gently overhead. I’m sitting on lawn chairs with Dr. R. Scott Clark—professor, historian, and the mind behind the landmark 2008 book Recovering the Reformed Confession. His book has stirred hearts and sparked debates for 17 years, and

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The Covenant of Works in Reformed Theology

Imagine standing at a crossroads. One path promises life through perfect obedience; the other offers life through free grace. This isn’t just a thought experiment—it’s the reality that defines every human being. In Reformed theology, we call these the covenant of works and the covenant of grace. These covenants are the DNA of Reformed theology.

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Book Review: Colossians and Philemon by Richard D. Phillips

Among the many commentaries on my bookshelf, few have struck the balance between deep exegesis and practical Christian living quite like Richard Phillips’ Colossians and Philemon in the Reformed Expository Commentary series, published by P&R Publishing. Richard D. Phillips (MDiv, Westminster Theological Seminary; DD, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary) is the senior minister of Second Presbyterian

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An Interview with Amy Mantravadi: Exploring the Themes of Predestination and Broken Bonds

The Reformation stands as a defining moment in church history, characterized by profound theological debates, societal upheaval, and enduring questions about faith, assurance, predestination, and free will. Amy Mantravadi, author of Broken Bonds and contributor to Reformation 21 and 1517, invites readers to revisit this transformative era. In this interview, Amy explores the historical and theological

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