Calvyn oor God se gebruik van middele in sy voorsienigheidshandelinge
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Date
2002
Authors
Potgieter, P. C.
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Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State
Abstract
Obviously not enough research has been done regarding Calvin’s view on the use of
media by God in his acts of providence. Read superficially, some passages in his
writings suggest that he may even regard the eternal Word and the Spirit of God as
media of providence. The context however clearly indicates that this is not the case.
But then again the question arises whether he does not see particular attributes of
the Word and the Spirit as media of providence. This, however, poses the problem
that God’s attributes are essential to his being, and thus cannot function as external
media. His very frequent use of the Latin term arcanus in conjunction with media
of providence suggests that in essence the providential acts of God remain a mystery
for us, unless it is — in some instances — revealed to us in his Word.
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Calvin, God, Providence
Citation
Potgieter, P. C. (2002). Calvyn oor God se gebruik van middele in sy voorsienigheidshandelinge. Acta Theologica, 22(2), 101-113.