Episode Details

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.

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