Show Notes
In this episode of the Credo Podcast, Sam Parkison and Keith Mathison continue their conversation on Mathison’s new book, Toward a Reformed Apologetics: A Critique of the Thought of Cornelius Van Til. They continue their talk by differentiating between Van Til’s presuppositional apologetics and classical apologetics as represented in the Great Tradition. They give special attention to the difference between a believer and a nonbeliever, evaluating the nature of “true knowledge” according to Van Til. They do not shy away from Van Til’s misrepresentation of Thomas Aquinas either, explaining why it is a sign of bigger issues in Van Til’s theology. They address Van Til’s Calvin vs. the Calvinist thesis, and evaluate Van Til’s criticism of our Reformed Scholastic forefathers, forefathers that wrote our Reformed confessions. Join Sam Parkison and Keith Mathison as they reflect on Van Til’s apologetics for a better way to give an answer for our Christian faith.
Keith A. Mathison is professor of systematic theology at Reformation Bible College in Sanford, Fla. He is author of several books, including The Lord’s Supper and From Age to Age. His most recent book is Toward a Reformed Apologetics: A Critique of the Thought of Cornelius Van Til.
Samuel G. Parkison (PhD, Midwestern Seminary) is Associate Professor of Theological Studies and Director of the Abu Dhabi Extension Site at Gulf Theological Seminary in the United Arab Emirates. Before coming to GTS, Samuel was assistant professor of Christian studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and pastor of teaching and liturgy at Emmaus Church in Kansas City. He is the author of Irresistible Beauty: Beholding Triune Glory in the Face of Jesus Christ and To Gaze Upon God: The Beatific Vision in Doctrine, Tradition, and Practice.
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