God's eternal decree certainly rendered the entrance of sin into the world certain, but this may not be interpreted so as to make God the cause of sin in the sense of being its responsible author — Louis Berkhof Copy Share Image
In conclusion it may be said that sin may be defined as lack of conformity to the moral law of God, either in act, disposition, or state — Louis Berkhof Copy Share Image
It does not seem proper to speak of one attribute of God as being more central and fundamental than another; but if this were… — Louis Berkhof Copy Share Image
God's eternal decree certainly rendered the entrance of sin into the world certain, but this may not be interpreted so as to make God… — Louis Berkhof Copy Share Image
Common grace curbs the destructive power of sin, maintains in a measure the moral order of the universe, thus making an orderly life possible,… — Louis Berkhof Copy Share Image
In conclusion it may be said that sin may be defined as lack of conformity to the moral law of God, either in act,… — Louis Berkhof Copy Share Image
It is that perfection of God by which he is devoid of all change, not only in His Being, but also in His perfections,… — Louis Berkhof Copy Share Image
“The sinful state and condition in which men are born is designated in theology by the name peccatum originale, which is literally translated in… — Louis Berkhof Copy Share Image
[Martin] Luther did not regard the water in baptism as common water, but as a water which had become, through the Word with its… — Louis Berkhof Copy Share Image
![“[Martin] Luther did not regard the water in baptism as common water, but as a water which had become, through the Word with its inherent divine power, a gracious water of life, a washing of regeneration. Through this divine efficacy of the Word the sacrament effects regeneration.” quote by Louis Berkhof](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c7c/louis-berkhof-46254_baptism_martin-luther-did-not-regard-the-water-i_2291223.jpg)