Comments on: Man’s Freedom within the Sovereign Plan of God

By: Timothy Reichmuth

Timothy Reichmuth — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 13:59:20 +0000

It is significant that Daniel, at least, recognizes that Van Til is not ‘new’ in his expressions of Reformed theology, but instead is in agreement with Calvin. In fact, both are in agreement with much earlier creeds. At times this program seems to be Van Tillian to the exclusion of theological history.
None of this diminishes the value of this program for our faith, just an observation

By: Cris Dickason

Cris Dickason — Sat, 20 May 2017 12:40:38 +0000

Looking for the usual links, bibliography, pointers to additional resources…

By: Micah

Micah — Mon, 08 May 2017 17:00:55 +0000

In reply to Daniel Ragusa.

RE: “Is Mr. Regusa’s article available at this point?” I am interested in reading it also. When the paper is available – will it be posted here at reformedforum.wpengine.com? Thank you.

By: Jason Tate

Jason Tate — Mon, 01 May 2017 20:32:50 +0000

Thank you for the suggestions.

By: Daniel Ragusa

Daniel Ragusa — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 14:15:05 +0000

In reply to Arjen Vreugdenhil. Thanks, Arjen! That's a very helpful observation.

By: Arjen Vreugdenhil

Arjen Vreugdenhil — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 20:32:10 +0000

Re. the question of secondary causes in the Forms of Unity: The Canons of Dort were written in a time of more “sophistication”, or developed Reformed scholasticism; they indeed do mention secondary causes in III/IV (context of regeneration) and V (perseverance).

But one can hardly expect the same of the Heidelberg or Belgic; they were written before Reformed theology had become interested in these more sophisticated questions. It seems to me that the Reformers were generally wary of scholastic argumentation, as they were rediscovering the simple gospel instead of the fancy Romanist conclusions! (And, of course, the Heidelberg Catechism as a basic instructional booklet with person focus simply has no interest in these deeper questions.)

By: Daniel Ragusa

Daniel Ragusa — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 22:02:28 +0000

In reply to Jeff Downs. It's not yet available, but I can let you know when it is. Dan

By: Daniel Ragusa

Daniel Ragusa — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 22:01:08 +0000

In reply to Jason Tate.

A good place to start would be with Van Til’s “The Will in its Theological Relations.” He opens with a review of philosophical theories that you might find helpful. You can find a PDF copy of it here:

https://presupp101.wordpress.com/2011/08/04/the-will-in-its-theological-relations-by-cornelius-van-til/

Blessings on your studies!
Dan

By: Jason Tate

Jason Tate — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 18:00:41 +0000

This was providential for me. I am working on a BA in Philosophy at ASU and am currently going through my metaphysics course. I asked Mr. Jared Oliphint but figured it wouldn’t hurt to see if Mr. Regusa had any recommendations for resources that are speak to the questions of free will/determinism and universals/particulars that would be thoroughly covenantal and interact with analytic philsophy? Thank you for the episode

By: Jeff Downs

Jeff Downs — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 17:58:51 +0000

Is Mr. Regusa’s article available at this point?