Tag Archives: justification

Outline Thomas Aquinas Treatise on Law

Posted on January 6, 2017 by J. B. Aitken

Question 90: Of the essence of law law is a rule and measure of acts The principal and object in practical matters is the last end, beatitude. Question 91: Of the various kinds of law There is an eternal law. … Continue reading →

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McCormack on Thomas on Justification

Posted on January 1, 2017 by J. B. Aitken

From Bruce McCormack’s essay “What’s at Stake in the Current Debate?” I do not intend this as a “refutation” of Thomas, nor is this McCormack’s larger goal in his essay.  Thomas is simply too powerful a thinker to be refuted … Continue reading →

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FV Joint Statement Exposed, part 1

Posted on December 5, 2016 by J. B. Aitken

Click to access joint_FV_Statement.pdf Our Triune God We affirm that the triune God is the archetype of all covenantal relations. The problem with this is archetypal theology is specifically not communicable to ectypal theology. As the Waters Cover the Sea This section … Continue reading →

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Harvest of Medieval Theology

Posted on December 4, 2016 by J. B. Aitken

Narrowly speaking, this is a work on the theology of Gabriel Biel. As it is, one must be careful extrapolating Biel’s thought onto the canvas of late medieval theology. On the other hand, Oberman conclusively argues that Biel’s nominalism is … Continue reading →

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Trial and Triumph of Faith

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

Rutherford, Samuel.  The Trial and Triumph of Faith.  Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth. In this volume you are able to see a side of Samuel Rutherford that isn’t quite as flowery as his *Letters,* nor as analytical as *Lex, Rex.* … 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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Augustine, Spirit and the Letter

Posted on March 18, 2016 by J. B. Aitken

Initial argument: to respond to Pelagius’s claim that one can live a sinless life. Other topics addressed: justification by free grace, spiritual interpretation, the nature of human willing and choosing. Observations:  There are many important topics in this book, yet … Continue reading →

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Are we Together (Sproul)?

Posted on January 19, 2016 by J. B. Aitken

As a general rule I don’t get excited about Sproul.  He is a Nestorian and his son is a lunatic. Still, this book was relatively good. Excellent contrast between Rome and Protestantism. Short on analysis and critique. Offers some pointers … Continue reading →

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