I thought it appropriate to offer a synthesis of what the Neo-Calvinist Dutch theologian Herman Bavinck argues about collisions of duties (most often called moral dilemmas or conflicts of moral absolutes). The purpose here is not to offer a position, but to offer the approach of an influential theologian to...

“It’s called a defiled conscience... everyone knows exactly what I’m talking about when I refer to those occasions when your conscience feels dirty. I’m talking about what you feel and sense deep within as you lie on your bed at night and reflect on the events of the day: the...

by Steve Bishop. Reality is multi-aspectual. Consider a garden and a gardener. A gardener is faced with many decisions when beginning to garden. How many plants will be planted (numerical), what space will the garden take up (spatial), what changes will need to take place – what seasonal elements will...

Today we chat with Dr. Ross Hastings, author of “The Resurrection of Jesus Christ: Exploring Its Theological Significance and Ongoing Relevance” and nuance and discuss the implications of the Resurrection. We touch on everything from Atonement models, sanctification, the favor of God to the Cultural Mandate, Participation and Union. D.r...

The introduction of Neo-Calvinism to South Korea can be traced back to Dr. Hyung-Ryong Park (1897-1978). Dr. Hyung-Ryong Park studied at Princeton Theological Seminary in the United States from 1923 to 1926 and received a Th.B. and Th.M. degree. After grating these degrees, he earned a Ph.D. at Southern Theological...

John Walton appreciates Calvin, gleans from Vos, and his happy to draw from the ancient confessions - but he offers them no allegiance. Metanarratives and hermeneutical grids abound, but so do the interpretive pitfalls that come with them. Walton gets right to the heart of it saying, “The labels we...

Calvinism has strong roots in Wales (shown in dark green in the image). Calvinistic Methodism was significant in the eighteenth-century revivals in Wales. Key Calvinists such as Howell Harris of Trefecca (1714-1773) and Daniel Rowland from Llangeitho (1713-1790) played key roles in the revival. Although there has also always been...

Social scientists tell us that by the time February rolls around each year, the resolutions that so many people pledged to pursue in the New Year have largely been abandoned. It’s hard to know precisely how the pandemic influenced resolutions heading into 2022, but undoubtedly many of us entered this...

“The distinction between law and gospel is the highest art in Christendom.” – Martin Luther “The reality of God’s grace is so radical that we often find ourselves trying to domesticate it, unconsciously (or not), imposing all manner of fine print about what constitutes acceptance or rejection… Our tit-for-tat programming...

Writing an article about the state of Neo-Calvinism in South-Africa can be a daunting task. I will not aim at providing a systematic and comprehensive overview. A few basic facts, some highlights and a statement of my hopes for the future, will have to do. The account that I will...