Berkhof as Exegete (5)
We desire to complete our criticism of Berkhof's exposition of Matt. 5:44, 45 and Luke 6:35, 36. Berkhof asserted that the near surroundings of these Scriptures do not indicate that the terms unjust and unthankful indicate the elect only. Wrote the professor: "Het is niets dan een uitvlucht om te zeggen, dat deze plaatsen slechts bedoelen, dat God zijn uitverkoren vijanden zegent. Er is in dit verband geen enkel woord dat daarop wijst," Brochure, p. 27. Fact is, however, that the near...
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