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Herman Bavinck’s Reformed Dogmatics: The Leap of Faith
Our ‘leap of faith’ here means that we have now jumped from mid-way of volume three (Sin and Salvation in Christ) into the beginning of volume four: Holy Spirit, Church, … Read more→
From Bavinck to á Brakel: Less is More
Wilhelmus á Brakel’s (1635-1711) pastoral theology is warm and deserving of its title, The Christian’s Reasonable Service. à Brakel’s understated style and manner of writing is thoughtful, practical, and highly … Read more→
From Bavinck to á Brakel: Mellow Spirituality
If trapped on a deserted island, Dr. Joel Beeke said of all the books he would take, next to the Bible, is á Brakel’s Christians Reasonable Service . à Brakel … Read more→
Herman Bavinck’s Reformed Dogmatics: Summer Reading
We’re taking some time off this summer but it’s impossible to put Bavinck down. A set of Bavinck is difficult to stuff in a backpack, or suitcase and taking it … Read more→
Herman Bavinck’s Reformed Dogmatics: The Suit Makes the Man
In the previous post Bavinck suggested that religion has more of a connecting point to real life than people give it credit. Sacrifice was the hinge on which the everyday … Read more→
Herman Bavinck’s Reformed Dogmatics: Werk is Work
The past three weeks have been spent on the Incarnation. All posts prior to these were an exciting prologue. The Incarnation is the very center of dogmatics and one must … Read more→
From Bavinck to á Brakel: Fast Track Spirituality
Herman Bavinck’s theology is magisterial. One cannot put it down and fail to be impressed. But study alone, understanding alone does not produce spiritual life; it simply strives to explain … Read more→
Herman Bavinck’s Reformed Dogmatics: What Happens Next
Last week we attempted to follow Bavinck through the thick of Christology. He is an outstanding guide. Bavinck has insisted that the subtle nuance which takes Christ as a mere … Read more→
From Bavinck to á Brakel: On the Road
Reading Herman Bavinck is good for the mind and good for the heart. No doubt. Yet Bavinck’s applications and intents differ from what are usually described as devotional or popular … Read more→