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Week 09 - Matthew 7:13–20, Calvin University

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Week 05 - Matthew 5:38–48, Calvin University

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Week 08 - Matthew 7:1–12, Calvin University

Campus Ministries Resources

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Week 07 - Matthew 6:19–34, Calvin University

Campus Ministries Resources

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Week 03 - Matthew 5:13–20, Calvin University

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Week 02 - Matthew 5:1–12, Calvin University

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Week 04 - Matthew 5:21–37, Calvin University

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Claude Pajon (1626-1685) And The Academy Of Saumur., Albert J. Gootjes

CTS PhD Doctoral Dissertations

This thesis examines the life, writings and polemics of Claude Pajon (1626-1685) throughout the first so-called Pajonist controversy (1665-1667). Previous scholarship situated him in the context of a development it saw within the theology originating from the Academy of Saumur and passing from John Cameron (ca. 1579-1625), through Moïse Amyraut (1596- 1664), and then to Pajon. This study argues that this trajectory needs revision. Pajon developed a theory of grace which denied the necessity of an immediate, internal work of the Holy Spirit on either intellect or will, preceding the mediate work through the Word and other means. To characterize …

In Defense Of Leibniz's Theodicy, Nathan A. Jacobs

CTS PhD Doctoral Dissertations

G. W. Leibniz professes a commitment to historical Christian theism, but the depth and orthodoxy of his commitment has been questioned throughout the past three centuries. In this project I defend both the cogency and the orthodoxy of Leibniz’s philosophical theology and, by extension, its application to the Christian task of theodicy. At the heart of this defense is the central claim of this project, namely, that Leibniz’s philosophical theology represents a traditional brand of Augustinianism. In short, I argue that Leibniz’s theodicy is not his own, but is the tacit claim of a longstanding theological tradition made explicit and …

Journeying To The God Who Is Here: John Baillie's Theology Of Revelation In The Context Of His Life And Thought, Jessica Edwards Maddox

CTS PhD Doctoral Dissertations

Scottish Presbyterian theologian John Baillie (1886-1960) was a significant theologian and scholar who thoughtfully took up throughout his career the questions of how and why we know God. This dissertation shows that Baillie’s unique contribution to the theology of revelation in the idea of the mediated immediacy of God’s presence plays a formative role in the rest of his theology and is valuable for a Reformed theological engagement of twenty-first century theology. Throughout his career Baillie made several offerings relevant to this area of study, most notably Our Knowledge of God (1939), which has been considered Baillie’s most original work. …

Re-Visioning Reason, Revelation, And Rejection In John Locke's An Essay Concerning Human Understanding And John Toland's Christianity Not Mysterious., Jonathan S. Marko

CTS PhD Doctoral Dissertations

Histories of philosophy that cover the rise of natural religion in England will inevitably move from John Locke to John Toland. The typical account portrays Locke as sincerely Christian and trying to balance the demands of faith and reason. His rationalistic epistemology in An Essay Concerning Human Understanding (Essay) even defends doctrines that are “above reason.” Toland is portrayed as a disciple of Locke whose modified Lockean epistemology in Christianity Not Mysterious (CNM) results in a subordination of revelation to reason and a dismissal of doctrines that are above reason. More detailed treatments note that CNM is the catalyst of …

The Antitheses (Matthew 5:21-48) In The Sermon On The Mount: Moral Precepts Revealed In Scripture And Binding On All People, Amos Winarto Oei

CTS PhD Doctoral Dissertations

While many may agree that the Sermon on the Mount is the epitome of Jesus' ethics, many also recognize that the Sermon is often a riddle. The vastness and variety of literature demonstrates that the interpretation of the Sermon is subject to many disagreements. At the heart of the Sermon of the Mount, the antitheses (Matthew 5:21-48) become one source of polemics in the study of the Sermon. The purpose of this dissertation is to contribute to the scholarship of the Sermon on the Mount by addressing two problems in the study of the antitheses. The first concerns the nature …

Spirit At Work: Guarantor, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about the Holy Spirit as a fortaste of God's coming new creation.

The Banner - V. 146, No. 12 - (December 2011), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

10 - Editorial: Royalists by Bob De Moor / 11 - Catch Your Breath: World Sorrow by Sarah VanderMolen / 12 - IMHO: Evolution and the Young Adult Exodus by Steve Roels and Sarah Bodbyl Roels / 12 - Letters to the Editor / 14 - News: Evangelical Fellowship of Canada defends religious speech. / 21 - Next: Why I Believe in Santa Claus by Sam Gutierrez / 22 - Humanizing Church Order and Family Devotions by Sandy Swartzentruber / 23 - The View from Here: In the Record by Joel Boot / 26 - The Ways We Tell the …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 102 - Lent / Easter (December 2011), Reformed Worship Editors

Reformed Worship Magazine

Features

The Seven Last Words by Kathryn Roelofs and Norman B. Steen....3

Drumming to the Heartbeat of God by Eric Nykamp....32

Worshiping the Triune God: Proclamation by Paul Detterman....38

Articles

Editorial: “But Now Has Christ Arisen” by Joyce Borger....2

Walking the Stations of the Cross by Carrie Steenwyk....10

Q&A: Connecting Baptism and Lent by Kathy Smith....31

Highlighting the Church Year with Dance by Julia K. Start Fletcher....36

Going Viral: What’s Your Song? by Nicholas Schuurman....42

For Pastors: Beyond Blame by Doug Bratt....44

Resources

Noteworthy: Songs for Lent, Good Friday, and Easter …

Spirit At Work: Sender, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about the Holy Spirit's role in helping Christians to live as faithful witnesses.

Spirit At Work: Engifter, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about how the Holy Spirit works through individuals and helps people bless each other.

The Banner - V. 146, No. 11 - (November 2011), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

6 - Editorial: Why Play Favorites? by Bob De Moor / 7 - Catch Your Breath: Music of Grace by Debra Rienstra / 8 - IMHO: Selling Ourselves Short by Michèle Gyselinck / 8 - Letters to the Editor / 10 - News: Back to God Director passes away / 16 - Women in Ministry: 15 Years Later by Gayla R. Postma / 18 - Best Youth Ministry Ever! by Rick Mast / 21 - Next: Boundless Familiarity by Dayna Vreeken / 22 - Telling God’s Story by Nancy Vander Meer / 27 - The View from Here: In the …

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 46 No 2 - November 2011), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Articles: "A Benefit No Mind Can Fully Comprehend": Bavinck's Doctrine of Justification by Dane C. Ortlund - 249 / I Will Pour Out My Spirit on All People: A Pastoral Reading of Joel 2:28-30 from Latin America by Norberto Saracco - 268 / Reading the Bible and Reading Life: Everyday Life Approaches to Wisdom Literature from Latin America by Leopoldo Cervantes-Ortiz - 278 / The Book of Revelation: A Latin American Interpretation by Juan Stam - 289 / The Redemptive-Historical Dynamics of the Salvation of "All Israel" (Rom. 11:26a) by P. H. R. (Rob) van Houwelingen - 301 / …

Spirit At Work: Assurer, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about the Holy Spirit's role in growing the faith of Christians.

Spirit At Work: The Transformer's Instruments, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about the Holy Spirit's use of Scripture, the sacraments, life experiences, and time in transforming Christians' lives.

The Banner - V. 146, No. 10 - (October 2011), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

6 - Editorial: So What Do You Say? by Bob De Moor / 7 - Catch Your Breath: The Mud Derby by John Lee / 8 - IMHO: Slavery in My City by Sonya VanderVeen Feddema / 8 - Letters to the Editor / 10 - News: Intentional diversity in the CRC / 19 - Frequently Asked Questions / 20 - Trick or Treat? by Robert Evan VandePolder / 22 - 20 Years of Freeing Families from Poverty by Kristen deRoo VanderBerg / 27 - The View from Here: ‘Whatever You Did . . .’ by Joel Boot / 30 …

Spirit At Work: Transformer, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about the Holy Spirit's role in helping Christinas to obey and trust God.

Spirit At Work: The Transformer's Aim, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about the Holy Spirit's role in transforming peoples' lives to be more Christ-like.

Spirit At Work: Guide, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about the Holy Spirit's role in helping Christians interpret Scripture in ever-changing contexts throughout history.

The Banner - V. 146, No. 9 - (September 2011), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

6 - Editorial: How Do We Show That God Matters? by Bob De Moor / 7 - Catch Your Breath: Happy Exhaustion by Peter Schuurman / 8 - IMHO: A Defining Issue for the 21st Century Church by A.J. Gretz / 8 - Letters to the Editor / 10 - News: Canada loses social justice leader. / 18 - Evangelism for Everyone by John Wildeboer / 21 - Next: Would Jesus Use Facebook? by Ryan Struyk / 22 - Called to Serve . . . By Learning Where You Are by Jul Medenblik, Ronald Feenstra, and Lyle Bierma / 27 …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 101 - Advent / Christmas (September 2011), Reformed Worship Editors

Reformed Worship Magazine

Features

Under the Bethlehem Star by Dianne (Rop) Elders and Dale Fopma....10

Worshiping the Triune God: Gathering by Paul Detterman....16

Articles

Editorial: The World Is Going to End by Joyce Borger....2

For Pastors: Character References by Doug Bratt....40

Reviews: Praying the Psalms with Kids by Kristen Verhulst....46

Q&A: Celebrating Advent during a Tough Year by Kathy Smith....48

Resources

Looking for the Real Jesus by Joan Baker and Debra Komodore....3

From Darkness to Light by Joan Baker and Debra Komodore....6

Noteworthy: Songs for the Christmas Cycle by Emily Brink....23

Service of …

Spirit At Work: Revealer, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about how the Holy Spirit makes all knowledge possible - both knowledge about the Bible and about the world God made.

Spirit At Work: Protector, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about the Holy Spirit's role in protecting Christians from attacks of the devil.

Formation, Grace, And Pneumatology: Or, Where's The Spirit In Gregory's Augustine?, James K.A. Smith

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

Eric Gregory's Politics and the Order of Love takes up an audacious project: enlisting Saint Augustine in order to “help imagine a better liberalism.” This article first provides a summary of Gregory's argument, focusing on his emphasis on love as a “motivation” for neighborly care, and hence democratic participation. This involves tracing the theme of motivation in the book, which is tied to his articulation of liberal perfectionism and an emphasis on civic virtue. In conclusion I raise the question of whether his project has ignored a key aspect of Augustine's account of love, namely, the role of the Holy …