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Some Interpretations of the Theology of Soren Kierkegaard
Christ in all the Scriptures / The Theology of G C Berkouwe… | July 7th 2008 by Charles Cameron
* T. F. Torrance writes of Kierkegaard as “the avowed enemy of all objectivism … rationalization uf truth into a system of idea” while insisting that “his emphasis on subjectivity was never intended to mean the abrogation of o read more
Some criticisms of Rudolf Bultmann’s existentialism and demytho…
Christ in all the Scriptures / The Theology of G C Berkouwe… | July 7th 2008 by Charles Cameron
* T. F. Torrance criticizes Bultmann’s view of the Christ-event for its implicit assumption that there was not a “profound conflict between the Gospel and the prevailing world-view!” Torrance maintains that Bultmann’s theology read more
Can You Lose Your Salvation? - mp3 download
Christian Theology | June 24th 2008 by Neiswonger
Here is an MP3 download of two sermons I preached recently on the topic of eternal security and perseverance of the saints. Kept by the Power of God Part 1 makes a case from Scripture for the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints. Part 2 looks read more
Herman Bavinck's complete Reformed Dogmatics have arrived
ExiledPreacher | May 13th 2008
My long awaited order of the complete four volume set of Bavinck's Reformed Dogmatics was delivered yesterday. Baker have done an excellent job in producing four very handsome volumes that would adorn the shelves of any study. I've dipped in here and read more
Approaching Theology
Caffeinated Thoughts | May 6th 2008 by Shane Vander Hart
I read last night a great quote by Sinclair B. Ferguson who has served as the pastor of St. George’s-Tron Church in Glasgow, Scotland and also as professor of systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. read more
Three Views of the Millennial Reign of Christ
Christian Theology | May 1st 2008 by Neiswonger
This is a video briefly explaining the three views of the Millennium (Premillennialism, Postmillennialsm and Amillennialism). If you are looking for something a little more in depth, here is a link to a previous post on the issue. The Mille read more
Systematic Theology: What is it and Why is it Important?
Christian Theology | April 2nd 2008 by Neiswonger
Here is a short video I did on the importance of systematic theology. It starts with an analogy as to why it is important and then briefly covers the eight main categories usually associated with systematic theology. read more
The Significance of Palm Sunday in Relation to Passover
Christian Theology | March 17th 2008 by Neiswonger
When we celebrate Palm Sunday we are celebrating a great event. As we see Jesus ride into Jerusalem on a donkey and allow the people to praise Him as king, there are many things we can learn. But there is one aspect that is fascinating as it deals wi read more
Bavinck's 'Reformed Dogmatics' - the complete set
Exiled Preacher | March 12th 2008
I've heard so many good things about the new English translation of Herman Bavinck's four volume Reformed Dogmatics. The final volume is due to be published in May, so I thought I'd better hurry up and wait for what's worth waiting for and place an read more
Apologetics.com: The Life of the Mind Conference, with Os Guinnes…
Christian Theology | March 8th 2008 by Neiswonger
This is our next Apologetics.com “Life of the Mind Conference”. You should go. Really. Christopher Neiswonger http://www.apologetics.com/default.jsp read more
Berkouwer, Calvin, Arminius
Christ in all the Scriptures | March 5th 2008 by Charles Cameron
Berkouwer and CalvinSince Berkouwer fully intends to stand in in the line of the Reformation, it hardly needs to be said that the influence of John Calvin looms large in his background. Showing immense appreciation for Calvin, while never allowing hi read more
The Triumph of Grace in the Theology of Karl Barth
Christ in all the Scriptures | March 5th 2008 by Charles Cameron
G C Berkouwer's book on Barth is entitled, The Triumph of Grace in the Theology of Karl Barth. Barth was not happy with this title. He felt that it might create the misunderstanding that grace is to be viewed as an impersonal principle which can be i read more
"Pride and Faith" in Berkouwer's "Studies in Dogmatics"
Christ in all the Scriptures | March 5th 2008 by Charles Cameron
Charles M. Cameron, “Pride and Faith’ in Berkouwer’sStudies in Dogmatics,” Evangel12.2 (Summer1994): 50-53.‘Pride and Faith’ in Berkouwer’sStudies in DogmaticsDr. Charles M. Cameron[p.50]‘The great theologians from Paul and Augustine read more
Berkouwer's theology of the Christian life
Christ in all the Scriptures | March 5th 2008 by Charles Cameron
Berkouwer places great emphasis on the practical character of theological reflection.This emphasis is grounded in his understanding of the doctrines of (a) God; (b) revelation; and (c) reconciliation.Underlying his interpretation of these doctrines i read more
Berkouwer's theology of social concern
Christ in all the Scriptures | March 5th 2008 by Charles Cameron
Berkouwer refuses to separate personal faith and social concern. He provides a perspective through which Christian theology can avoid the twin dangers of (a) a preoccupation with social concern which implicitly conceives of personal faith as a flight read more
Some key themes in Berkouwer's theology (3)
Christ in all the Scriptures | March 5th 2008 by Charles Cameron
Loved with Everlasting LoveIn his book, Divine Election, Berkouwer places great emphasis on the love of God as the eternal source of salvation. He emphasizes that, in salvation, all the glory belongs to God and not to ourselves.' ... in Scripture the read more
Some Key Themes in Berkouwer's Theology (2)
Christ in all the Scriptures | March 5th 2008 by Charles Cameron
Revelation and Reconciliation'Serious reservations ... must be voiced against the dominant position of the idea of revelation in theology, with its corollary that man's essential predicament is his lack of knowledge ... if the ignorance of man stands read more
Some key themes in Berkouwer's theology (1)
Christ in all the Scriptures | March 5th 2008 by Charles Cameron
Introducing Berkouwer's Theology'Dilemmas always are a source of polarization. We quickly move over to simplistic either-or's ... in which the fulness of truth is torn apart. And in the atmosphere of false polarities, we often stop listening to each read more
Original Sin in Psalm 58.3?
In the Corner with Matt | January 24th 2008 by J. Matthew Barnes
I was posting with some people on an online board and noticed that several of them were arguing that Psalm 58.3 supports the notion that original sin is passed down genetically. I, however, am more in line with the Eastern Church on this subject: I read more
Regeneration - Charles Spurgeon
Christian Theology | January 6th 2008 by Neiswonger
“Of his own will begat he us.” Regeneration and all consequent blessings come to us entirely through the absolute but gracious will of God. He is not bound to give; he may, if he wills, withhold. We have no claim upon God, except the claim of read more
Getting on with the task of Bridging the "Ugly Ditch" between the…
Says Simpleton | December 19th 2007 by ched
In sum, at this juncture probably little more precision in theory is required other than to urge biblical scholars to be more systematic, and systematic theologians to be more biblical, and to get on with the task.The ultimate test of the success of read more
The King of Kings
Christian Theology | December 12th 2007 by Neiswonger
The King of Kings by R.C. Sproul The gospel of Luke ends with a supremely jarring statement: “Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them. While he blessed them, he parted from them and was carried up into heave read more
Gordon Clark’s Argument for the Existence of God from Truth.
Christian Theology | December 6th 2007 by Neiswonger
Gordon Clark being a presuppositionalist normally did not argue for the existence of God, but in this case he thought it was valuable. Taking his cue from Augustine, he developed this argument. This argument is also given by Alvin Plantinga in a slig read more
The Atonement of Christ
Christian Theology | November 28th 2007 by Neiswonger
One of the more maligned and misunderstood doctrines that would accompany those calling themselves Calvinists would be their view on the atoning work of Christ. Typically, this would be the “L” in the acrostic “TULIP”, which stands for Limit read more
Can A Perfect God Have Desires?
Christian Theology | November 26th 2007 by Neiswonger
(In Response To a Friend) “Is there a logical problem with a supposedly perfect God having desires?” When we look at human desire from a humanistic frame, we could certainly see all desire as being an internally motivated deficiency becau read more
John Piper on N.T. Wright
Christian Theology | November 17th 2007 by Neiswonger
To go along with the recent Apologetics.com show about N.T. Wright and the New Perspective on Paul, I thought I’d note that John Piper has recently written a book entitled, “The Future of Justification: A response to N.T. Wright,” w read more
Always Reforming by A.T.B. McGowan (ed)
ExiledPreacher | November 12th 2007
Always Reforming, Explorations in Systematic Theology,Edited by A.T.B. McGowan, IVP Apollos, 2006Reformed theology should be reforming theology, but this has not always been the case. The Reformed tradition has sometimes been guilty of defensive tra read more
Willful Sin and The Certain Fearful Looking for of Judgment
Christian Theology | November 9th 2007 by Neiswonger
Hebrews 10:26-27 says, “For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversar read more
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