Tag Archives: common grace

DA Carson: Christ and Culture Revisited

Posted on September 20, 2018 by J. B. Aitken

Carson, D. A. Christ and Culture Revisited. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans. Carson reworks Niehbur’s typology and offers numerous insights on how to navigate the murky waters of our relation to culture. Note, I say he offers insights. I do not say … Continue reading →

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Review: God, Heaven, and Har Magedon

Posted on March 4, 2018 by J. B. Aitken

This book is a mix of very good, and very, very, very bad. While containing brilliant insights into biblical symbology, Kline felt obligated to include every one of his unique (and often controversial) positions into this book. He begins on … Continue reading →

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Review: Cornelius Van Til, an Analysis of his Thought

Posted on October 8, 2017 by J. B. Aitken

by John Frame. Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 1995. This is my second time to read through this book.  The question obviously arises:  should you read this book or Bahnsen’s book on Van Til?  They are two different books dealing with two … Continue reading →

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Review: Frame, Doctrine of the Christian Life

Posted on September 21, 2017 by J. B. Aitken

If you have read Frame before, then you know what you are getting:  carefully argued positions, fair treatment to opponents, and a staggering amount of biblical reflection. His tri-perspectivalism is on display here, as in earlier books.  I will address … Continue reading →

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