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 10
- 68 min
Mr Grey, Mr Black and Mr White by Cornelius Van Til with commentary
The dialogue between Mr Grey, Mr Black and Mr White is a well-known written piece by Cornelius Van Til. We provide the full text with comm..
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
- 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
- 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 1, 2022
- 6 min
Van Til on Catholicism, Molinism and Arminianism
The debate between Calvinists and Molinists has flared up once again in the dying months of 2021.
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.
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.
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
- 1 min
The Proof of God's Existence with Jordan Ravanes
Had a great chat what Jordan Ravanaes today. Hopefully the first of many to come. Watch the video below and read my article on the topic...
Pieter van Deventer
- Dec 12, 2021
- 21 min
A Christian Ethic
Whose law is authoritative – God’s or Man’s? Your answer will show you your god.
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
- 1 min
Greg Bahnsen's Debates Remastered
Greg Bahnsen's debates have been remastered with high quality audio. There are very little examples of high profile presuppositionalism...
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...