Is the New Man the Holy Spirit? (2)
This article by William Langerak continues a critical examination of the doctrine of the old and new man in Reformed theology, arguing against the false notion that the new man is the Holy Spirit and its use to defend an erroneous understanding of the unconditional covenant. The author demonstrates that this doctrine is central to Herman Hoeksema's soteriology and covenant theology, and explores Hoeksema's unique pedagogical method in presenting his definition of the old and new man.
Previous article in this series: September 1, 2024, p. 492. In our last article, we began our study of the old and new man by proving that the notion the new man is the Holy Spirit contradicts the Scriptures and Reformed confessions. This proof is significant because this notion is used to defend a novel -- and equally false -- doctrine about the unconditional covenant, namely, that in the covenant of grace the regenerated person does nothing -- he does not believe in (or love) God; faith is...
Full article available on sb.rfpa.org
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