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
- 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
- Feb 16
- 11 min
Molinism vs. Calvinism: The Avengers vs. the Bible
Stratton resorted to using the Avengers movies (specifically Infinity War, and Endgame) to explain understanding the Molinist concept of ...
Arne Verster
- Feb 12
- 47 min
Calvinism, human free will, and divine sovereignty explained
How can we reconcile the apparent contradiction between human free will and divine sovereignty? How can humans be morally responsible for...
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
- Dec 12, 2021
- 12 min
Unconditional election vs free will
When discussing theology with friends and family, the question of free will usually pops up sooner or later, sooner if you reveal that ...
Arne Verster
- Dec 12, 2021
- 15 min
Who is God?
God is never pleased with ignorant worship, with worship that is not grounded in the knowledge of God.
Arne Verster
- Dec 12, 2021
- 2 min
Brief prolegomenon to Christian apologetics
For a long time, the tacit assumption that the unbeliever is somehow within his intellectual rights ...
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
- 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 ...
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
- 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...
Arne Verster
- Dec 12, 2021
- 10 min
Richard Howe's Refutation of Presuppositional Apologetics
Capturing Christianity published an interview with Dr Richard Howe yesterday titled 'A Sound Refutation of Presuppositionalism'
Arne Verster
- Dec 12, 2021
- 4 min
What is Reformed Theology? | Calvinism and More
TULIP, or the doctrines of grace, describe a Biblical model of salvation - that men and women are saved by grace alone, through faith...
Arne Verster
- Dec 12, 2021
- 1 min
How to Talk to a JW #3 | Practical Examples for Talking to A Jehovah's Witness
This article is a compilation of videos that can be found online the provide us with great examples on how to engage Jehovah's Witnesses.
Arne Verster
- Dec 12, 2021
- 8 min
The Pilgrim's Progress and the Passing of Time | Coping with Depression
Have you ever been bothered by the passing of time? The passing of time is an inevitable part of our lives on Earth, and unfortunately ...
Arne Verster
- Dec 12, 2021
- 26 min
What is a Reformed apologetics methodology?
The important part that we want to stress in the article, as that our apologetic methodology must square with our theology. There cannot be