A Word from Bob
For the past two years, I have been examining first-hand, primary resources written by Reformed theologians on the topic of common grace. For a blog post that collates all of that research, see: Reformed Theologians on Common Grace.
Today’s post is the first of what will likely be a several-part mini-series on Abraham Kuyper and common grace. Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920) was a Dutch Christian, pastor, professor, theologian, and even Prime Minister.
Unless otherwise noted, the quotes in today’s post are from Kuyper’s work, Wisdom and Wonder: Common Grace in Science and Art.
Introducing Common Grace
In Reformed Christian theology, unregenerate persons are totally depraved and all of their thinking is seen as under the noetic (mind) impact of sin and fallenness.
Yet, also in Reformed thinking, the unregenerate/unsaved person can make valid contributions to society, culture, the arts, research, science, and more.
How can these two truths be held together at one time?
The Reformed doctrine of common grace explains how we can hold to both truths. It also explains how to engage with and evaluate common grace resources using the lens/spectacles of God’s all-sufficient Word.
Defining Common Grace
Abraham Kuyper defined common grace as:
“That
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