Question on Witsius / Questions on the two thieves
This journal article presents a theological critique of Herman Witsius's statements on human merit and acceptance before God, arguing that they contradict Protestant Reformed doctrine on justification by faith in Christ alone. The editors respond to clarify that acceptance with God is exclusively through Christ's atoning work and not based on human works, providing an important doctrinal correction within the context of Dutch Reformed theological discussion.
Question on Witsius Dear Editors, Is there not a major contradiction between Witsius (Standard Bearer -- "Still relevant" -- Dec. 15, 2020, p. 127) and what we confess as Protestant Reformed believers? Witsius' writings are put forward by Rev. Koole as a relevant solution to our doctrinal struggle. I do not think so. Among many of Witsius' problem statements, one stands out in summary: "Whence it is, that by how much one is more holy, by so much he is the more acceptable to God." In direct...
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