De Moor on Predestination

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A translation of De Moor's massive and masterly treatment of the much-controverted Doctrine of Predestination is underway! Jump in here at the beginning!

First, who is De Moor? and why translate his "Didactico-Elenctic Theology"?

 
Sometimes the best books on difficult subjects (like the Doctrine of Predestination) are difficult to read. Don't despair! and don't give up! It will take some work and practice, but you can do it.

 
Volume 2 of De Moor's "Didactico-Elenctic Theology" covers a number of topics, beginning with the Doctrine of Predestination.

This is the Dedicatory Epistle to Volume 2, providing a brief preview of things to come!

 
A translation of De Moor's massive and masterly treatment of the much-controverted Doctrine of Predestination is underway! Jump in here at the beginning!

First, who is De Moor? and why translate his "Didactico-Elenctic Theology"?

Any timetable of when it will be completed?
 
Any timetable of when it will be completed?
Grateful for your interest.

I hope to have volume 5 on the Trinity in print by Fall. Volume 6 on the Decree should follow closely upon the heals of that.

However, with respect to the whole, I am not sure. Just chipping away...
 
As we prepare for De Moor's study of the Doctrine of Predestination, we return to his general introduction to his entire work...

 
Grateful for your interest.

I hope to have volume 5 on the Trinity in print by Fall. Volume 6 on the Decree should follow closely upon the heals of that.

However, with respect to the whole, I am not sure. Just chipping away...
Are any available for sale now?
 
As we prepare for the presentation of De Moor's treatment of the Doctrine of Predestination, it is worthwhile to review his system as a whole, and note the placement of Predestination in it.

 
De Moor whets our appetite for his study on the Doctrine of Predestination with this extensive outline!

 
De Moor whets our appetite for his study on the Doctrine of Predestination with this extensive outline!

Is this available now or is it in print right now?
 
An ancient Predestinarian heresy? What?!!

De Moor provides a theological definition for the term "predestination", and sifts the evidence as to whether or not there was such a heresy...

 
The term "Predestination" does not have only one definition and use, but several. For the sake of clarity and cogency in argument, it is important to be aware of its various uses.

De Moor explores and illustrates these...

 
In Scripture, the language of "election" is used, not only of men, but also of Angels.

De Moor briefly surveys this topic...

 
In good Scholastic fashion, before analyzing the concept of Predestination, De Moor wants to assure himself of its Biblical reality.

 
A definition for "Predestination" is furnished by De Moor's great Preceptor, Johann a Marck!

 
De Moor expounds the definition of "Predestination", and asks whether Predestination ought to be ascribed formally to God's Intellect or Will?

Interesting!

 
Every Bible-believing Christian must have some doctrine of Predestination; Scripture expressly ascribes it to God.

One of the great questions: Is Predestination properly eternal, and, if so, in what manner?

 
Is God rightly described as "most free"? Is He more or less free than a man? What are the implications for His decrees?

De Moor explores...

 
De Moor defends the Wisdom of God in Predestination...

 
Wow, this chapter on God's Independence in Predestination is really quite lengthy. Hopefully I should have it finished in another week.
 
Does God predestinate, foreseeing faith and good works in the creature? or unto faith and good works in the creature?

In other words, is God's predestination dependent upon the creature? or independent?

De Moor explores...

 
Here, De Moor defends God's Independence in Predestination against the ancient adversaries of the doctrine.

Stimulating!

 
Almost there on the next installment...the history of Lutheran opinion on the doctrine of Predestination...
 
Here, De Moor defends God's Independence in Predestination against the Reformation-era adversaries of the doctrine.

Stimulating!

 
Does God predestinate, foreseeing faith and good works in the creature? or unto faith and good works in the creature?

In other words, is God's predestination dependent upon the creature? or independent?

De Moor explores...

Its interesting that even Aquinas rejected the idea of Predestination based on works and Foreseen faith. See his Summa Question 23.
 
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