Berkhof as Exegete (1)

In this article we continue our analysis of Berkhof s exegesis of those Scriptures adduced by him to prove that God is gracious to the reprobate. Berkhof proceeded from Pelagian premises in dealing with Scripture. He silenced God's Word, compelling that Word to speak Berkhof's language. The exegesis which he rendered would do credit to Pelagius himself. These matters we wish to make clear. Rom. 2:4 is a Scripture which Berkhof in conjunction with Synod, quotes in. support of his vicious...