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Herman Bavinck: Vast Learning, Ageless Wisdom

October 16, 2012November 5, 2015

In recent years, study of the Dutch Reformed theologian Herman Bavinck has exploded, due in large part to the complete…

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Louis Berkhof: Pillar of Faith in an Innovative Age

October 4, 2012March 21, 2014

Not all theologians are innovative, groundbreaking, or revolutionary. Some just faithfully serve God. Some just love the church. And some…

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James Cone: Black Theology, Liberation, and Reconciliation

May 17, 2012May 7, 2021

Recently, CNN’s Belief Blog discussed the significance of James Cone’s theology in an article, “America’s ‘angriest’ theologian faces the lynching tree.” Today,…

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Who Is John Bunyan?

December 8, 2011August 29, 2013

The most popular novel in the history of the world was written in prison by a man whose humble beginnings and…

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Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses

September 9, 2011March 5, 2014

History Luther certainly did not intend his Ninety-Five Theses to be a call to reformation, for he did not want…

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Calvin on Faith: Assurance and Knowledge

July 23, 2009August 29, 2013

Faith Rests on Knowledge According to Calvin, in conversion the mind is renewed to appreciate the message of the Incarnation…

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Calvin on Faith: Grace and Repentance

July 21, 2009August 29, 2013

Legal vs. Evangelical Repentance Immediately after developing his robust definition of faith in InstitutesIII.2.ii, Calvin discusses repentance and grace in…

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