In The Theology of Benedict XVI, a group of prominent Protestant theologians present a full picture of Benedict’s theology. In this round table interview, we ask some of the contributors to give their thoughts on the importance of Benedict’s theological legacy to both Protestant and Catholics alike. Lexham Press: Why should Protestants engage with the
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Benedict XVI’s Theology through the Eyes of Protestants
“Is the Reformation over?” Prompted by a growing thaw in relations between evangelicals and Catholics in the United States, in particular, Mark Noll and Carolyn Nystrom weighed the evidence and concluded that the answer was (at least in 2005), “No.” Though certain evangelicals and certain Catholics had started to cooperate in matters of social concern,
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Abraham Kuyper and the Fight for Educational Liberty
Abraham Kuyper accomplished much over the course of his lifetime, but perhaps his most lasting contribution to Dutch society was a radical restructuring of the Dutch school system according to the principle of religious liberty. Over a span of almost fifty years (1869–1917), he and his Antirevolutionary Party worked diligently to establish the right of
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The Timeless Legacy of Groen van Prinsterer
Why are the populism that hailed Napoleon, the nationalism that supported Bismarck, the naturalism of Darwin, and the nihilism of Nietzsche still with us in the twenty-first century? Of the making of many books there is no end—warns the Bible—but once in a while a book comes along that swallows up many others. Groen van
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Untangling the Problem of Evil
Knots come in many shapes and sizes and perform a variety of functions, as any Boy Scout or outdoors enthusiast knows. Understanding how to tie a knot may mean the difference between life and death. Some knots unravel easily, while others need persistent focus and attention in order to untangle. Working through the problem of
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Recovering Old Testament Theology for World Mission
A familiar trope in contemporary evangelical Christianity posits two kinds of knowledge: the kind that resides in the “head,” on one hand, and the kind found in the “heart,” on the other. According to this line of thinking, one can dispassionately acknowledge the truth of certain facts but fail to allow those facts to ignite
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Abraham Kuyper on Christian Conduct in the World
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven (Matthew 5:16). We can now see clearly the distinction between the twofold process a sinner undergoes when he or she returns to life. The Divine Act On
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The Glory of Bearing God’s Image
The content of our faith should be true and good but also beautiful. The Gospel ought to inspire a response of awe in God’s beauty and the glory of His redemptive story. But what does this mean for humanity being created in God’s image? If we are God’s image, do we reflect His beauty? And
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Pure Theology Is Purifying Theology
For William Gouge and other Puritans, practical divinity encouraged rigorous reflection, introspection, and a disciplined life in order to help believers discern even the tiniest degree of faith that testifies that they are elect, thereby bringing consolation to the anxious soul. They were concerned that if one overemphasized justification and assurance at the neglect of
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Thaddeus Williams Reflects on Christian Identity
What if we worshiped Jesus? Not the imaginary Jesus invented by televangelism, consumerism, fundamentalism, mysticism, or some political ism, but the actual Jesus we meet in the New Testament? How can he, unlike any other object of worship, enlarge our intellects, our emotions, our actions, our relationships, our imaginations, our whole selves? Drawing from science,
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