Herman Witsius: Still relevant (2)
This article examines Herman Witsius's 17th-century treatise on antinomianism and neonomialism, exploring how his theological insights address the tension between God's sovereign grace in salvation and the necessity of good works and holy living in the Christian life. Witsius's irenic approach to resolving these divisive ecclesiastical disputes demonstrates the continuing relevance of Reformed orthodoxy to contemporary doctrinal controversies, particularly regarding the proper place of faith, works, and sanctification in preaching and pastoral ministry.
We continue our consideration of Herman Witsius and his little book, Antinomians and Neonomians.1 The book is a treatise dealing with controversial issues that sorely divided the Protestant churches in Britain, issues that the English theologians sent to Witsius, seeking his help in answering and, hopefully, resolving. The issues ranged from what the imputation of man's sin to Christ meant for His sinless character and person; from whether faith and repentance were really even necessary for...
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