Exploring the 16 theses of Neo-Calvinism, discussing the tradition of adding theses in books, historical importance of 'Stellingen,' intersection with modern contexts, theological anthropology, covenant theology, Jesus as messianic king, living under his kingship, Christendom, persuasive methods in spreading Christianity, and theological statements in Neo-Calvinism.
Conforming one's whole self to the lordship of Christ is essential in understanding the aim of God's work in history.
Adopting a Christian worldview integrates insights from philosophy and sciences, impacting all aspects of life.
Theological statements on Neo-Calvinism offer valuable perspectives on common grace, antithesis, and Christian witness.
General revelation encompasses both external and internal aspects, emphasizing the dual nature of understanding God's revelation.
Recognizing creation's purpose and unity reflects the Triune God, highlighting human beings as the pinnacle of creation.
Deep dives
Main Ideas and Key Points
Jesus messianic dominion as king of the kingdom of God is the aim of God's work in history and the purpose of creaturely redemption, emphasizing the importance of conforming one's whole self to the lordship of Christ.
Christian Worldview and Discipline
Individuals are wise to perceive a Christian worldview, disciplining insights of philosophy and sciences, conforming their whole selves to the lordship of Christ, highlighting the comprehensive impact of holding a Christian worldview.
Reformational Philosophy and Theology Connection
Theological summary statements on Neo-Calvinism can provide valuable insights for individuals under the broader Neo-Calvinist umbrella, such as Reformational philosophers, by offering theological perspectives on common grace, antithesis, and Christian witness.
Internal and External Revelation
Understanding revelation as both objectively and subjectively implanted affection and knowledge of God, highlighting the dual nature of general revelation both externally in the world and internally to individuals.
Creation and Theological Anthropology
Affirming the creation created with a definite purpose and goal, emphasizing the importance of understanding organism and organic unity in creation's reflection of the Triune God, and highlighting the role of human beings as the pinnacle of creation's organic shape.
The Contemporary Application of Theological Principles
Exploring the practical implications of living under the kingship and lordship of Christ in various spheres of life, integrating insights from philosophy and sciences into a Christian worldview, and conforming one's whole self to Christian principles.
Theology and Culture in the Neo-Calvinist Tradition
Engaging in a critical reception of Reformed orthodoxy by addressing the tensions between conservatism and progressivism, and reconciling transformational witness with a nuanced understanding of how God's agency brings about creation's redemption and consummation.
The Comprehensive Scope of God's Work
Reflecting on the overarching aim of God's work in history towards Jesus' messianic dominion as king, and the purpose of creaturely redemption achieved through the visible church's dual existence as an institute and an organism.
Holistic Living Under Christ's Lordship
Upholding a hopeful and prayerful disposition through understanding Jesus' messianic dominion as the king of the kingdom of God, and the visible church's role as an institute and an organism in witnessing to new creation.
Internal and External Revelation in Theological Anthropology
Emphasizing the importance of both organism and organic unity in theological anthropology, underpinning the significance of understanding the Triune God created world and all creatures as a living unity in diversity with a definite purpose and goal.
In this episode, we end our discussion on chapters from Gray and Cory's book Neo-Calvinism, by discussing the 16 theses provided at the end of the book.
Publications mentioned in this episode:
Brock, Cory C., and N. Gray Sutanto. Neo-Calvinism: A Theological Introduction. Bellingham: Lexham Press, 2023.
