Arne Verster
Analogical knowledge of God, and the Clark-Van Til controversy
In the 1940s there arose a dispute in the OPC between Gordon Clark and Van Til. What was this controversy about? What did Van Til mean with.
Arne Verster
- May 26
- 25 min
The insurance industry and the Christian worldview
The purpose of this article is to tangibly explain the sense in which the concept of insurance implicitly presupposes the Christian...
Arne Verster
- Apr 9
- 14 min
What is the innate, and the acquired knowledge of God?
In this article, we will attempt to distinguish between the Cognitio Dei Insita (innate knowledge of God), and the Cognitio Dei Acquisita.
Arne Verster
- Mar 29
- 34 min
The Christian concept of revelation
[The] Bible is a complex book and throughout history, there have been numerous interpretations forthcoming...
Arne Verster
- Jan 28
- 29 min
How the Trinity explains the problem of the one and the many
The problem of the one and the many is probably one of the most pervasive problems in the history of philosophy.
Arne Verster
- Jan 16
- 20 min
Van Til and the irrational-rational synthesis
One key to understanding Van Til's thought is the irrational-rational synthesis. What does Van Til mean by "rationalism", and what does...
Arne Verster
- Jan 6
- 2 min
The unbeliever's theory of knowledge
The following was published in The Banner in an article titled "A Christian Theistic Theory Of Knowledge" by Van Til
Arne Verster
- Dec 12, 2021
- 6 min
Should we blindly believe the Bible?
The question stated in the title is usually made as a subtle attack against Presuppositionalists who believe that the system...
Arne Verster
- Dec 12, 2021
- 15 min
He rose from the dead
About 2000 years ago, He rose from the dead. But how do we know this for sure? We explore the reasons for the resurrection of Jesus.
Joshua Pillows
- Dec 12, 2021
- 37 min
A defense of Van Til’s transcendental argument against the Stroudian challenge
The transcendental challenge presented by Barry Stroud in the 20th century has gained widespread popularity within presuppositional...
Arne Verster
- Dec 12, 2021
- 4 min
Who was Cornelius Van Til?
Cornelius Van Til (1895-1987) revolutionized the world of apologetics. A 20th -century philosopher and theologian, Van Til attended ...
Arne Verster
- Dec 12, 2021
- 18 min
What is presuppositional apologetics?
You're probably thinking "Ugh, not another 'what is apologetics' article quoting 1 Peter 3:15"...
Arne Verster
- Dec 12, 2021
- 24 min
A Christian epistemology
Christian theism's fundamental contention is just this, that nothing whatsoever can be known unless God can be and is known...
Arne Verster
- Dec 12, 2021
- 18 min
The Davenant Institute on Van Til and natural revelation
Did Van Til deny or sacrifice natural revelation? We demonstrate Van Til's position in response to 'Without Excuse' from ...
Arne Verster
- Dec 12, 2021
- 20 min
A Christian ontology or metaphysic
What is ontology (metaphysics) in philosophy? And more importantly, what does a Christian ontology look like contrasted with the ontology...
Pieter van Deventer
- Dec 12, 2021
- 12 min
Moral Duties: A Presuppositional Response to The Is-Ought Problem
God's commands play a role in what we know. But what does it mean to know “you shall not steal”?
Arne Verster
- Dec 12, 2021
- 1 min
What is Presuppositional Apologetics? | Greg Bahnsen Lectures
Getting into presuppositional apologetics can be difficult. The best way to describe presuppositional apologetics is as the application...
Arne Verster
- Dec 12, 2021
- 10 min
A Proper Philosophy | Should Christians Avoid Philosophy?
The word philosophy means “love of wisdom.” Historically, philosophy has been characterised by a relentless search for wisdom...
Arne Verster
- Dec 12, 2021
- 11 min
An Unsound Refutation of Presuppositionalism
In a recently-posted video featuring Dr. Richard Howe, Capturing Christianity has continued contributing to the onslaught...
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