In this episode, Leland and Hunter talk with Ben Robin about Herman Bavink's approach to natural theology, his place within the Reformed tradition, and how his ideas can inform contemporary theological understanding.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest
01:50 The debate over Herman Bavink's thought and coherence
04:00 Bavink's orthodoxy and modernity in natural theology
06:08 Defining natural theology and Bavink's contribution
09:06 The role of divine revelation and general revelation
12:10 Approaches to natural theology: pre-dogmatic vs dogmatic
14:48 Non-Christians and natural theology: common grace and false natural theology
17:58 The relationship between creation, sin, and grace
21:06 Innate and acquired knowledge of God
24:09 The unity of revelation and its doctrinal implications
27:04 Bavink's view on the Trinity and special revelation
30:06 The importance of Christian presuppositions in natural theology
32:57 Bavink's influence and the value of his Catholicity
35:54 Comparison with Van Til and other reformers
38:51 Practical applications of Bavink's natural theology
41:56 Summary and final thoughts
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