How does God guide? This article explains that alongside special revelation, guidance for the Christian must have as its two reference points the mind of Christ and Christian prudence. Further, the author explains how this is relevant for a very comprehensive theology of guidance, one that involves three principles: always observe the general rules of the Word, be guided by the light of nature, and use our minds.
What was the political theology of the founding theologians of the Free Church of Scotland? Macleod considers their views on the state's obligations to Christianity and the church, the limits of the power of the state, their social criticism, and the observance of the Sunday.
Amyraldianism (following the teaching of Amyraldus/Amyraut) is often portrayed as a balanced alternative to both Calvinism and Arminianism. This article reviews the publication Christ for the World: Affirming Amyraldianism. This book is an Amyraldian commentary on developments in Reformed theology after the Synod of Dort.
This article shows how systematic theology can be used in preaching to ensure that the preacher is preaching the whole counsel of God, providing a balanced diet for God's people.
This article shows how systematic theology can be used in preaching in a way that focus is given to the teaching of scripture.
Contrasting biblical theology and systematic theology, this article shows that one difference between the two lies in their premises. Systematic theology assumes the diversity of scripture, while biblical theology assumes unity.
This article looks at the differences between biblical theology and systematic theology. The author also looks at the usefulness of systematizing theology to better understand doctrine.
This article compares and contrasts biblical theology and systematic theology.
