Category Archives: Theology

Neo-Calvinism: Abraham Kuyper, Criticisms, Part 2

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Douma points out that the Hebrew verb abad means simply to cultivate a field. This labour is required of man if he is to eat (Gen.1:29; 2:5; 3:17ff.). What these verses seem to tell us is that there is a … Continue reading →

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Neo-Calvinism: Abraham Kuyper, Criticisms, Part 1

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Pronk notes that there certain problems arose with Kuyper’s theology. Prior to Kuyper the Reformed, while not denying that the church has a task in society, put the emphasis on the salvation of sinners. Preaching for the Old School Calvinists, … Continue reading →

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Neo-Calvinism: Abraham Kuyper, Introduction to His Thought

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Jay F Guin

These posts will be built around a lecture given by Rev. C. Pronk on neo-Calvinism to the Student Society of the Free Reformed Churches of North America. For Kuyper the domain of Calvinism was much broader than what most people … Continue reading →

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Neo-Calvinism: An Introduction to Neo-Calvinism

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Several months ago, I received an email saying I appeared to be a neo-Calvinist. I had no idea what that meant, but as my correspondent knows I’m no Calvinist, I figured I should investigate. And I have. And I’m not … Continue reading →

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Neo-Calvinism: A Plea

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Jay F Guin

I’m about to start a series on something called “Neo-Calvinism.” I’m pretty excited about it, mainly because it’s an area of theology I’ve been meaning to get to for a while. I think there’s a lot to learn here. But … Continue reading →

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The New Perspective: Justification and Pope Benedict XVI

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Jay F Guin

I’ve been reading a new book by N. T. Wright called Justification: God’s Plan and Paul’s Vision, in which Wright responds to a challenge of his work by John Piper, The Future of Justification: A Response to N. T. Wright, … Continue reading →

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What Is “Gospel”? The “Gospel” and “Kingdom” in Acts, Part 2

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Paul before the Jerusalem council (Acts 15:7-11) After much discussion, Peter got up and addressed them: “Brothers, you know that some time ago God made a choice among you that the Gentiles might hear from my lips the message of … Continue reading →

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What Is “Gospel”? The “Gospel” and “Kingdom” in Acts, Part 1

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Acts is, of course, Luke’s sequel to the Gospel According to Luke. I figure it would help us better understand Luke’s “gospel of the kingdom” if we see how the words are used in Acts. The words are used lots … Continue reading →

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What Is the “Gospel”? The “Gospel” According to Luke, Part 4

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Little children (Luke 18:15-17)  People were also bringing babies to Jesus to have him touch them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to … Continue reading →

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What Is the “Gospel”? The “Gospel” According to Luke, Part 3

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Jay F Guin

The Parable of the Sower Jesus later taught the Parable of the Sower. The disciples asked him what it means. Jesus said, (Luke 8:9-15)  His disciples asked him what this parable meant. 10 He said, “The knowledge of the secrets … Continue reading →

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