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The Pactum Salutis In The Theologies Of Witsius, Owen, Dickson, Goodwin, And Cocceius., Byunghoon Woo

CTS PhD Doctoral Dissertations

The doctrine of the pactum salutis (covenant of redemption) offers the idea of a covenant between the very persons of the Trinity for the redemption of humanity. The doctrine received most of its attention in seventeenth-century Reformed theology, but has been criticized and almost totally forgotten in dogmatics since the eighteenth century. Most of recent Reformed dogmatics, with very few exceptions, tend to ignore the doctrine or disparage it from biblical, trinitarian, christological, pneumatological, and soteriological perspectives—namely, the doctrine lacks scriptural basis; it is tritheistic; it leads to subordination of the Son; it omits the role of the Holy Spirit; …

Calvin's Eschatology In Its Historical And Exegetical Context., Takashi Yoshida

CTS PhD Doctoral Dissertations

This study reveals both the variety and complexity of Calvin’s eschatology by way of a historical and contextual approach. Against an ahistorical and dogmatic approach to Calvin, it discusses the necessity of locating and examining his eschatology in several contexts: theological and exegetical traditions, both his predecessors and contemporaries; variety of genre of his own works, from catechism to polemical treatise and biblical commentaries; and their chronological developments. Calvin’s eschatology is basically traditional and owes much to the theological and spiritual heritage in the past. It is definitely, among others, in the Augustinian tradition though strongly characterized by his biblical …

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 49 No 2 - November 2014), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Articles: Christian Social Ethics as a Form of Missionary Ecclesiology: A Case Study of the Dutch Reformed Experience by Gerard C. den Hertog - 174 / The Estimation of the World: A Comparison Between Calvin and Van Ruler by Willem van Vlastuin - 186 / Simon Goulart (1543-1628) and the Consolation of Troubled Souls by Scott M. Manetsch - 201 / Good News for the Poor: An Analysis of Calvin's Concept of Poor Relief and the Diaconate in Light of His Two Kingdoms Paradigm by Matthew J. Tuininga - 221 / The Impact of a Gap in Existence on …

Church Against State? Resident Aliens At 25, James K.A. Smith

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

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Reformed Worship (Rw) 113 - Advent / Christmas (September 2014), Reformed Worship Editors

Reformed Worship Magazine

Features

Prepare the Way by Jeremy Summers....3

Noteworthy: Mirroring the Psalms in Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany by Martin Tel....13

Articles

Editorial: Christmas Unwrapped by Joyce Borger....2

Q&A: The Church Year as Evangelistic Resource; Active and Passive Advent Piety; and Weaving Together Christmastide and New Year’s Day by John D. Witvliet....42

We Sing of an Unfailing Love by David W. Music....46

Resources

A Time for Waiting by Rochelle A. Stackhouse....20

Isaiah’s Peaceable Kingdom....26

Welcome, Welcome, Jesus by Veena Kulkarni and John Groen....29

What Name Is Given in Bethlehem? by Sonya Vanderveen Feddema....30

The …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 112 - Justice (June 2014), Reformed Worship Editors

Reformed Worship Magazine

Features

Worship Is: Working for Justice by Peter Vander Meulen....3

Just Amos by Shannon Jammal- Hollemans, Kate Kooyman, and Kris Van Engen....8

Noteworthy: Giving Voice to Justice by Joy Engelsman....16

Articles

Editorial: Shalom by Joyce Borger....2

A Matter of the Heart by Mark Stephenson....35

Gift of Love by David W. Music....43

Q&A: On Deep Spiritual Engagement in Worship and the Phrase “Pray with Me” by John D. Witvliet....46

Resources

The Abundance of God by Erica Schemper....24

The Abundance of God: Prayer Stations by Erica Schemper....29

Prayers for Justice, Reconciliation, and Peace …

The Wardrobe Of Easter: Compassion, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about how compassion enebles Christians to help others, live in community, and immitate God.

The Wardrobe Of Easter: Kindness, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about cultivating kindness in our attitudes toward and dealings with others.

The Wardrobe Of Easter: Humility, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about jumility that encourages Christians to confess their sin, trust and obey God, and submit to the authority of God's Word.

The Wardrobe Of Easter: Gentleness, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about gentelness as a counter-cultural Christian witness.

The Wardrobe Of Easter: Patience, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about God's patience with his sinful children, which Christians imitate in their dealings with others.

The Wardrobe Of Easter: Forgiveness, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about how forgiveness imitates God, shows Christ-like care for others, and frees the forgiver.

The Wardrobe Of Easter: Love, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about God's enduring, unswerving agape love and how Christians can share it with others.

The Wardrobe Of Easter: Peace, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about the importance of peace to Christian witness.

The Wardrobe Of Easter: Gratitude, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about the importance of gratitude for Christians.

The Wardrobe Of Easter: Dwelling Together In God's Word, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about the authority of Scripture and the importance of obedience.

The Wardrobe Of Easter: Learning God's Word, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about the importance of studying God's word.

The Wardrobe Of Easter: Teaching God's Word, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about the responsibility of teaching God's word.

The Wardrobe Of Easter: Singing Together, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about Paul's exhortation for Christians to sing together.

The Wardrobe Of Easter: Centering In Jesus, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about loving Jesus wholeheartedly with support from Christian community.

The Wardrobe Of Easter: White-Hot With Purpose, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about Christian priorities of obedience, discipleship, meditation on God's word, and service.

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum: April 2014, Arie C. Leder, Michael J. Williams, John M. Rottman, Carl J. Bosma

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

Old Testament: God’s Word for Today

Articles
3 - Reading the Bible Backwards by Arie C. Leder
5 - Christ in the Old Testament by Michael J. Williams
8 - Preaching Old Testament Texts by John M. Rottman
10 - Forgiveness—A Key to Happiness by Carl J. Bosma
12 - The Old Testament as a Resource for Christian Discipleship Amanda W. Benckhuysen
15 - Teaching the Language of the Old Testament by Michael J. Williams

Called to Serve
18 - Retirement Tributes by Bruce Buursma
21 - Distinguished Alumni Awards

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 49 No 1 -April 2014), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

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Articles: Rediscovering Van Raalte's Church History: Historical Consciousness at the Birth of Dutch American Religion by Michael J. Douma - 5 / Revelation, Faith, and Tradition: Catholic Ecumenical Dialogue by Eduardo Echeverria - 25 / Becoming Who We Are Supposed to Be: An Evaluation of Schneider's Use of Christian Theology in Conversation with Recent Genetic Science by Andrew M. McCoy - 63 / Faith, Reason, and the Trinity in Richard Baxter's Theology: Incipient Rationalism or Scholastic Fides Quaerens Intellectum? by Simon Burton - 85 / Obscurity …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 111 - Ascension / Pentecost (March 2014), Reformed Worship Editors

Reformed Worship Magazine

Features

After Easter by Erica Schemper....3

After Easter: Prayer Stations by Erica Schemper....9

Songs for Ascension and Pentecost by Joy Engelsman....16

Articles

Editorial: The Rest of the Story by Joyce Borger....2

Spirit at Work by Dale Cooper....13

With Joy Her Spirit Sings by David D. Music....25

Q&A: Confronting Constraints by John D. Witvliet....28

Confession, Assurance, and Incarceration by Jonathan Nicolai-deKoning....43

Resources

Writing You Own Psalm by Howard VanderWell....30

The Gift of True Strength by Leon H. Johnston....33

With Eyes Open by Curt Gesch....37

How to Pray for Your Pastor …

Whose Kuyper? Which Inheritance?, James K.A. Smith

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

Review of James Bratt, Abraham Kuyper: Modern Calvinist, Christian Democrat

Eve’S Two Sons: A Case Study For Biblical Drama In Worship, Jeff Barker

Symposium on Worship Archive

Barker is collaborating with Thomas Boogaart (Professor of Old Testament at Western Theological Seminary) on a Bible study guide: A New Way to Study the Old Book. The Cain and Abel story is one biblical drama the guide explores; this workshop includes three very different performances of the Genesis text.

Fresh And New, Tried And True: A Session On Hymn-Based Piano Collections For Worship, Norma De Waal Malefyt

Symposium on Worship Archive

This session will explore the best in both newly published music and the golden publications of the recent past for use in preludes, offertories and postludes. Particular attention will be given to music based on songs and hymns in Lift Up Your Hearts.

Story And Worship, Jeff Barker

Symposium on Worship Archive

Every church has wonderful stories—that are not being told. Barker, author of The Storytelling Church, encourages the church with reasons and ways to tell its story. His Northwestern College students will bring life to his presentation with biblical storytelling (solo and groups), testimonies, enacted prayers, video storytelling and more.

Vital Worship: A Grants Program For Worshipping Communities, Kathy Smith, Lisa Weaver

Symposium on Worship Archive

Come to this workshop to learn about a grants program that seeks to foster vital worship in congregations, parishes, and other worshiping communities in North America. The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship encourages grant proposals for year-long projects from a variety of worshiping communities that connect public worship to intergenerational faith formation and Christian discipleship, a theme that can unfold in many facets of worship from Bible reading to preaching to baptism and Lord’s Supper, intercessory prayer, congregational song, visual arts, and more.

Transforming Sermon Communication: A Practical Guide To Making Changes That Make A Difference, Lori Carrell

Symposium on Worship Archive

Hundreds of preachers changed their preaching preparation habits in ways that made a difference in the spiritual journeys of their 30,000+ listeners. What did they do? How did they do it? What can others who speak the Word learn from their experiences? In this workshop, participants will discover practical answers to these questions through the stories of preachers and listeners documented over several years. If you believe that the spoken Word can make a difference for individuals, congregations, communities, and culture, attend this workshop with high expectations.