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Reformed Theology

Book Review: Common Grace and the Gospel

January 31, 2017 by Bob Trube Leave a Comment

Common Grace and the Gospel,  Cornelius Van Til (foreward and edited by K. Scott Oliphint). Phillipsburg, NJ: P & R Publishing, 2015 (2nd edition). Summary: A collection of essays by presuppositional theologian Van Til with introduction and annotations by K. Scott Oliphint, articulating Van Til's understanding of a Reformed doctrine of common grace, engaging views of others in this tradition that differ from his own. … [Read more...] about Book Review: Common Grace and the Gospel

Filed Under: Book Review/Discussion Tagged With: common grace, Cornelius van Til, gospel, K. Scott Oliphint, P & R Publishing, presuppositionalism, Reformed Theology

Book Review: Jonathan Edwards among the Theologians

January 13, 2017 by Bob Trube Leave a Comment

Jonathan Edwards among the Theologians, Oliver D. Crisp. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 2015. Summary: By comparing Edwards writing on various theological themes, Crisp underscores Edwards work as an original thinker and constructive theologian, building on a Reformed base, but even pressing the limits of orthodoxy in some of his work. … [Read more...] about Book Review: Jonathan Edwards among the Theologians

Filed Under: Book Review/Discussion Tagged With: constructive theology, free will, Jonathan Edwards, Oliver D. Crisp, Reformed Theology, simplicity of God, theologian

Book Review: A History of Western Philosophy and Theology

May 13, 2016 by Bob Trube 3 Comments

A History of Western Philosophy and Theology.  John Frame. Phillipsburg, NJ: Puritan and Reformed Publishing Company, 2015 Summary: This is a survey and critique of the major philosophers and theologians of the West beginning with the Greek philosophers and early church fathers up to the present day, written from a reformed perspective. … [Read more...] about Book Review: A History of Western Philosophy and Theology

Filed Under: Book Review/Discussion Tagged With: Book Review, Cornelius van Til, culture, Esther Lightcap Meek, history, John M. Frame, philosophy, presuppositionalism, Reformed Theology

Book Response: Christless Christianity, by Michael Horton

April 2, 2016 by Tom Grosh IV Leave a Comment

As part of his Doctor of Ministry (DMin) in  Ministry to Emerging Generations  (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary), Tom's written a number of book responses and given several short presentations (personal and group). In this series he not only "shares the wealth," but also looks forward to your feedback as he refines his project: An argument for vocational discernment for graduate studies in the context of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (Stay tuned to learn more!). Earlier posts on the program: Ministry to Emerging … [Read more...] about Book Response: Christless Christianity, by Michael Horton

Filed Under: Book Review/Discussion, Christian Thought and Practice Tagged With: Book Review, Christless Christianity, Christless Christianity: The Alternative Gospel of the American Church, culture, Michael Horton, ministry to emerging generations, ministry to emerging generations series, moralistic therapeutic deism, Pelagianism, Reformed Theology

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