A Word from Bob
Two years ago I shared four posts where I collated quotes from Reformed theologians. Ever since then, I’ve wanted to collate those quotes into one blog post. After two years, here it is.
And here are links to the four original posts.
7 Reformed Theologians on “Common Grace.”
Herman Bavinck on “Common Grace,” Part 1.
Herman Bavinck on “Common Grace,” Part 2.
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 this…and explains why it is possible for Christians to learn from non-Christians.
Reformed Theologian #1: John Calvin
The Reformer, John Calvin, insisted that it is the Spirit of God who establishes all human competence in arts and sciences “for the common good of mankind” and that common grace is a tool given by God that should not be neglected. In the Institutes of the
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