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Charles Hodge on Pantheism

Posted on May 13, 2018 by J. B. Aitken

Relevance for today:  basically the same as Hinduism or New Age (connection to Alice Bailey, Lucis Trust). My pagination is from the 2011 Hendrickson Reprint, vol. 1. These theses can double as both explanation and expose. Preclude the idea of … Continue reading →

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Review Hodge Systematic Theology

Posted on November 3, 2016 by J. B. Aitken

Charles Hodge is the highpoint of American theology. While Dabney searched deeper into the issues, Hodge’s position (if only because the North won) allowed him a wider influence. Thornwell was the more brilliant orator and Palmer the greater preacher, but … Continue reading →

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Analytical Outline Geisler’s Ethics, pt 1

Posted on February 23, 2016 by J. B. Aitken

Begins with a survey of different ethical options, briefly noting their shortcomings (Geisler 17-22). Christian View of Ethics Based on God’s Will Is absolute Based on God’s revelation Is prescriptive Is Deontological Antinomianism Not simply that there are no norms. … Continue reading →

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Does Foreknowledge Change Anything?

Posted on October 14, 2015 by J. B. Aitken

One of the common rebuttals to Calvinism is the claim that predestination = God’s foreknowing our future decision(s) to choose or not choose him.  It’s an attractive position.  It allows human dignity and responsibility yet also posits a timeless God. … Continue reading →

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