An argument from some advocates of eternal generation is that Jesus comes “from God”. Jimmy Stephens shares his thoughts on this argument: What verse do you have in mind? John 16 uses a lot of that language for example and … Continue reading Is it Condescension or Generation?
There are some of my friends that appeal to John Calvin’s reformulation of eternal generation. I think Calvin’s formulation fails for several reasons. Dr. John Frame wrote: Certainly, creation ex nihilo is inappropriate within the Godhead, as the church insisted … Continue reading John Calvin on Eternal Generation
This is the continuing dialogue with Theophilus(Eastern Orthodox). Here are his questions in response to my article: http://spirited-tech.com/Council/index.php/2020/07/04/besides-me-there-is-no-god/ Theophilus: We can discuss it in however much detail you like, but I’m interested to know how you resolve the exegetical issue … Continue reading Is the Son his own Servant?
There’s a lot I could say about this. The speaker in Isaiah 44 is God the Father, because in Isaiah 42:1 He refers to the Messiah as “my servant,” and the speaker remains consistent throughout the next several chapters. However, … Continue reading Besides Me there is no God
I from time to time prove resources on a topic. This article will contain a list of resources on eternal generation. I think having a source to direct us to various things will be helpful for navigating the issue. Here … Continue reading The Eternal Generation Debate
[responsivevoice_button] There was a good exchange on the issue of eternal generation between Jimmy Stephens and Chris Matthews. Chris himself has a transcript of the conversation with definitions and helpful footnotes. So, I wish to share it because it advances … Continue reading The Stephens/Matthew Discussion on Eternal Generation
In light of recent discussion (between those within the Council and its friends) on the doctrine of the Eternal Generation of the Son, here are Richard Muller’s relatively brief statements (from his theological dictionary) on the doctrine of the Trinity, which touch upon the issues that are part of the discussion (for more see here): Trinitas: Trinity; viz., the existence of God as one in essence (essentia, q.v.) and three in person (persona, q.v.). The doctrine of the Trinity arises out of the church’s reflection on the biblical declaration that God is one but is known as Father, Son, … Continue reading Richard Muller on the Trinity
Over the past six months or so, there has been some discussion within the Council concerning the doctrine of the Eternal Generation of the Son. While some of my dear brothers deny the doctrine, I affirm it and intend to defend and clarify it in the coming months as I have the time to do so. To begin, I thought it would be helpful to post a discussion of the topic from a learned reformed scholastic theologian of the 17th century: Francis Turretin (1623-1687). My hope is that the following excerpt will contribute to the discussion by putting forth not only … Continue reading Francis Turretin on the Eternal Generation of the Son
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