Van Til's Trinitarian Theology

Van Til’s Confessional Trinitarianism: Old Amsterdam

Oct 19, 2022
Exploration of Van Til's Confessional Trinitarian Theology: Discussing his roots in Old Princeton and Old Amsterdam, the podcast delves into his emphasis on numerical unity, divine simplicity, and personal subsistences within God. It explains how Van Til's theology aligns with ancient trinitarianism and draws influence from A. A. Hodge and Hermann Boving.
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Van Til's Sources

  • Van Til's Trinitarian theology is rooted in Old Princeton's interpretation of the Westminster Confession 2-3.
  • He integrates this with the continental Dutch tradition through Hermann Bavinck's work.
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Bavinck on Divine Essence

  • Bavinck clarifies the unity of the divine essence, stating each person is equal to it and coterminous with each other.
  • This absolute personality unfolds into the three-fold existence of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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Augustinian Influence

  • Bavinck's view aligns with Augustine, deriving the Trinity from the divine essence, not the Father.
  • This absolute personality implies self-consciousness and self-determination within God's being.
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