Tag Archives: john coffey

Speak ye not of Calvin

Posted on December 17, 2016 by J. B. Aitken

I’ve read through the Institutes 3 times.  It’s good, I guess.  I just don’t really resonate towards Calvin.  And until 1800, that was more or less the impression in the Reformed world.  So why are people so concerned to tag … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

FV statement, part two

Posted on December 9, 2016 by J. B. Aitken

I’m trying to explain some of the differences and why the Federal Vision’s redefinitions undercut the Reformed faith.  Or rather, let the reader draw such conclusions.  I doubt I can do all of that in one blog post. Click to … Continue reading →

Posted in American Theology | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

An Arminian Theodicy

Posted on November 6, 2016 by J. B. Aitken

Arminianism:  divine election is based on foreknowledge of human choices. (this does touch on the Middle Knowledge debate, which will be discussed below).  Rutherford responds that this denies God as the author of second causes.  Arminians deny that grace determines … Continue reading →

Posted in Scholasticism | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment