Zondervan professor of historical theology, calvin theological seminary no systematic theology compares to wilhelmus a brakel s the christians reasonable service for its explicit concern to weld the objective and subjective in theology. The christians reasonable service, 4 vols wilhelmus. Jul, 2009 i addressed this in my little book about a brakel and the christians reasonable service, entitled the pastoral and practical theology of wilhelmus a brakel. Wilhelmus a brakel and the christians reasonable service credo. This new printing of louis berkhofs classic systematic theology represents a publishing landmark.
No systematic theology compares to wilhelmus brakels the christians reasonable service for its explicit concern to weld the objective and subjective in theology. Especially valuable for historical theology, theological students of all stripes will profit deeply from this famous work. Wilhelmus abrakel the christians reasonable service. Thomas vincent, thomas watson, and zacharias ursinus also talk about piety, holiness, and sanctification as. Exposition on revelation, by wilhelmus a brakel faithbased. A brakel not only challenges the mind as he plumbs the depths of the teachings of scripture, but he also challenges the heart as readers must grapple with the truth and its implications for their growth in grace. However, abrakel shows himself in these four volumes to be primarily concerned with promoting the glory of god and the happiness of the saints. A brakel s pastorate in rotterdam from 16831711 was marked by the monumental publication of a fourvolume work entitled the redelijke godsdienst the christians reasonable service which was a systematic theology written for the members of the. Wilhelmus a brakel on sanctification and holiness alpha.
The christians reasonable service, 4 volumes westminster. Wilhelmus brakel author english publication language 2704 pages 05052015 publication date reformation heritage books publisher. Wilhelmus a brakel 2 january 1635, leeuwarden 30 october 1711, rotterdam was a. As stated, a brakels exposition of the revelation of john has not been included in the english edition. Wilhelmus a brakel was one of the most influential men to come out of the dutch further reformation. Some have called his fourvolume work an experiential systematic theology because abrakel considered this massive work to be more for the benefit of the laity than of theologians. Wilhelmus a brakel said that some duties of gods people in the kingdom of grace are a to be a good christian example to others, b to love others believers and unbelievers alike the christians reasonable service, iii. No systematic theology compares to wilhelmus a brakels the christians reasonable service for its explicit concern to weld the objective and subjective in theology. Hello select your address best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift cards customer service sell registry. He wrote with a scholarly mind and a pastoral heart. Abrakel was a theologian during the dutch further reformation which was from roughly 16001750.
Mar 19, 2020 wilhelmus a brakel 16351711 was a major representative of the nadere reformatie, and a contemporary of gisbertus voetius and herman witsius. Emerging from the dutch further reformation, a brakel is without equal in. In it he articulated the well considered reformed mainstream of prophetic interpretation at the conclusion of the protestant reformation. The christians reasonable service, 4 volumes brakel. A brakel was a theologian during the dutch further reformation which was from roughly 16001750. Wilhelmus a brakels the christians reasonable service is a tremendously insightful work that showcases the marriage between scholastic precision and a warm pastoral piety. The christians reasonable service, by wilhelmus a brakel. At the age of twentyfour he was ordained as a minister of the gospel. But he has a really wonderful writing style, and he was the first reformed systematic theology that a read. Brief introduction to the life and theology of wilhelmus a. No systematic theology compares to wilhelmus a brakel s the christians reasonable service for its explicit concern to weld the objective and subjective in theology. Wilhelmus a brakel and the christians reasonable service. Scholars in the netherlands have defined this movement.
A new systematic theology of the christian faith by robert reymond the christians reasonable service by wilhelmus abrakel systematic theology by charles hodge. Grudem is also writes in a very accessible way, but his theology is not in line with mine on a. A brakels pastorate in rotterdam from 16831711 was marked by the monumental publication of a fourvolume work entitled the redelijke godsdienst the christians reasonable service which was a systematic theology written for the members of the. Wilhelmus a brakel 16351711 was a major representative of the nadere. No systematic theology compares to wilhelmus brakel s the christians reasonable service for its explicit concern to weld the objective and subjective in theology.
Wilhelmus a brakel 16351711 was a major representative of the nadere reformatie, and a contemporary of gisbertus voetius and herman witsius. Zondervan professor of historical theology, calvin theological seminary no systematic theology compares to wilhelmus a brakels the christians reasonable service for its explicit concern to weld the objective and subjective in theology. Systematic theology is a discipline of christian theology that formulates an orderly, rational, and coherent account of the doctrines of the christian faith. Wilhelmus a brakelyoure no herman bavinck broad meadow.
For the uninitiated, what that means is that it deals with theology on a subject by subject basis, rather than looking at it in a book of the bible by book of the bible basis. Brakel is a 5 point calvinist with a decidedly puritan slant. He is the author of more than twenty books, a professor and an accomplished debater. Free grace broadcaster winter 2011 issue 218 selfdenial mount zion bible church, chapel library, thomas manton, george whitefield, john calvin, charles spurgeon, richard baxter, a. Oct, 2015 yet, overall, all sides will find his expositions rich, informative, warm, and refreshing. Herman bavinck, sloppy theology, sun revolves around the earth, wilhelmus a brakel in 2011 i read through herman bavincks reformed dogmatics. Emerging from the dutch further reformation, brakel is without equal in exploring both the intricate details of the reformed theological system whilst ensuring that at every turn. Aug 09, 2010 however, a brakel shows himself in these four volumes to be primarily concerned with promoting the glory of god and the happiness of the saints. Mar 23, 2020 theology of wilhelmus a brakel bartel elshout lecture wilhelmus a brakel 16351711 was a major representative of the nadere reformatie, and a contemporary of gisbertus voetius and herman. No systematic theology compares to wilhelmus a brakel s christians reasonable service for its explicit concern to weld the objective and subjective in theology. The use of the book of proverbs in systematic theology. Louis berkhof 18731957 was a reformed theologian best known for his systematic theology 1932. East london tabernacle sermons brown, john of edinburgh expository discourses on the first epistle of the apostle peter brown, john of haddington the systematic theology of.
Wilhelmus a brakels the christians reasonable service deserves the new life it receives in this publication. Wilhelmus a brakel and the christians reasonable service bartel elshout, joel r. Godly disciplines, pastoral theology leave a comment. Apr 11, 2014 wilhelmus a brakel, the christians reasonable service, trans. It addresses issues such as what the bible teaches about certain topics or what is true about god and his universe. Distinguished dutch reformed theologian wilhelmus a brakel 1635 1711 wrote a compelling commentary on the book of revelation as part of his magnum opus systematic theology. For the first time in its long and acclaimed history, berkhofs monumental treatment of the doctrines of the reformed faith is now available together in one volume with introduction to the study of systematic theology, berkhofs formal prolegomenon to his theology. Wilhelmus a brakel s the christians reasonable service is a tremendously insightful work that showcases the marriage between scholastic precision and a warm pastoral piety. The pastoral and practical theology of wilhelmus a brakel 1. Endorsements wilhelmus a brakels the christians reasonable service is a tremendously insightful work that showcases the marriage between scholastic precision and a warm pastoral piety. It also builds on biblical disciplines, church history, as well as biblical and historical theology. This really is more of a chance to let book lovers know about a great systematic theology on kindle. B elshout, covers the life, times, history and theology of wilhelhus a brakel 16351711.
The fear of god by wilhelmus abrakel 16351711 reformed. With a decidedly puritan flavor and representing reformed experiential religion at its best, wilhelmus a brakel. The christians reasonable service kindle edition by. The pastoral and practical theology of wilhelmus a brakel. This is a systematic theology reference book, and about as thorough a one youll find in one volume. The fear of god by wilhelmus abrakel 1635 1711 articles on the christian walk, systematic theology and practical theology today, many christians are turning back to the puritans to, walk in the old paths, of gods word, and to continue to proclaim old truth that glorifies jesus christ. The christians reasonable service, 4 vols wilhelmus brakel. Berkhof is great because he is very easy to understand even when he tackles some tough subjects. Christ the intercessor by wilhelmus a brakel 16351711.
The christians reasonable service indexed monergism. Yet, overall, all sides will find his expositions rich, informative, warm, and refreshing. Reading and audio section of the historicism research. The use of the book of proverbs in systematic theology article in biblical theology bulletin a journal of bible and theology 461. Reading and audio section of the historicism research foundation. Some have called his fourvolume work an experiential systematic theology because a brakel considered this massive work to be more for the benefit of the laity than of theologians. The belgic confession of faith bridges, charles the christian ministry brown, archibald g. No systematic theology compares to wilhelmus a brakels the christians. Why title a work on systematic theology, the christians reasonable service.
This movement was contemporaneous with and greatly influenced by english puritanism. For this year i had fleeting thoughts of trying to venture through barths church dogmatics. As a body of divinity, it combines a rigorous, scholastic treatment of doctrine with the pastoral aim of preparing people to live. Hereafter, when reference is made to a certain page in the christians reasonable service, this will be done in the following format within the main. The christians reasonable service kindle edition by brakel. Emerging from the dutch further reformation, a brakel is without equal in exploring both the intricate details of the reformed theological system whilst ensuring that at every turn. Wilhelmus a brakel puritan reformed theological seminary. Introduction general observations father brakel and dutch reformed orthodoxy from the inception of gods church, it has pleased the lord to use a cloud of witnesses to fulfill the rich covenant promise of his word that his truth shall be to every generation psa.
No systematic theology compares to wilhelmus brakels the christians reasonable service for its explicit concern to weld the objective and subjective in. While it looks like another reformed systematic theology it is actually more practical in nature and intended to provide content for small group discussions as christians gather to encourage one another. Emerging from the dutch further reformation, a brakel is without equal in exploring both the intricate details of the reformed theological system whilst ensuring that at. These lectures are based on his most famous, 4 volume, systematic theology called the christians reasonable service published for the first time in the english language in 1995. Pastor elshout translated this fourvolume work from the dutch language 19891995, and is the author of. Grudem is also writes in a very accessible way, but his theology is not in line with mine on a few issues. His sermons were christcentered, rich in gospel content, experiential, and addressed all who were. Theology of wilhelmus a brakel bartel elshout lecture youtube.
Emerging from the dutch further reformation, a brakel is without equal in exploring both the intricate details of the reformed theological system whilst ensuring that at every. Petrus van mastrichts theoreticalpractical theology presents one of the most comprehensive methods of treating christian doctrine. In it, mastricht treats every theological topic according to a fourpart approach. Theology of wilhelmus abrakel 1st lecture sermonaudio. The uniqueness of a brakels work lies in the fact that it is more than systematic theology. Jan 23, 2008 but he has a really wonderful writing style, and he was the first reformed systematic theology that a read. Wilhelmus a brakel is among the most venerated of the theologians. He lived from 16351711 and is still known as father brakel.
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