Bavinck on Sovereign, Covenant Grace (+BOOK SALE!)

Bavinck on Sovereign, Covenant Grace (+BOOK SALE!)

This is an extract from chapter 11 of Covenant and Election in the Reformed Tradition, by David J. Engelsma, pages 163-167, published by the Reformed Free Publishing Association. This passage is offered as a commentary to a previous blog post published in April 5, 2021 titled Herman Bavinck on God's Covenant of Grace.
Depravity and Regeneration (3): The Freedom of the Regenerated Believer

Depravity and Regeneration (3): The Freedom of the Regenerated Believer

To insist that a regenerated child of God is still given over totally to sin, therefore, denies the work of Jesus Christ both in his death and resurrection. What did Christ actually accomplish on the cross if we as God’s children are still lost in our sin? It simply is not true that we only do evil and when any good comes out in us we are not doing it, but Christ is doing it for us.

Update on "The Church Order Commentary," by van Dellen and Monsma

Update on "The Church Order Commentary," by van Dellen and Monsma

The Church Order Commentary, by Idzerd van Dellen and Martin Monsma, will be sent to the...

"Be clothed with humility"

"Be clothed with humility"

God’s people have their sinful natures with which to contend, and pride gains the upper hand in their lives as well. When pride raises its ugly head in the lives of God’s people, God resists them as well. He causes them to experience his anger, brings their purposes to nothing, and uses his anger and resistance to bring them to see their sin and repent. They humble themselves before the throne of God’s grace.

When God’s people walk in humility (something an unregenerate person is never able to do), God gives such people his grace. He bestows on them all the blessings of his favor and love. He causes them to know his divine approval. He prospers them in their spiritual way. And he gives the humble the power of grace to walk in obedience to him, so that they grow in grace and in the knowledge of him as their God.

Depravity and Regeneration (2): "Except we are Regenerated"

Depravity and Regeneration (2): "Except we are Regenerated"

What follows is the second entry of a series of articles written by Rev. Wilbur Bruinsma....

The Saving Nature of True Faith

The Saving Nature of True Faith

"Such is the saving nature of true faith that faith is a most wonderful spiritual...