Common grace curbs the destructive power of sin, maintains in a measure the moral order of the universe, thus making an orderly life possible, distributes in varying degrees gifts and talents among men, promotes the development of science and art,… — 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
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
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
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
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
“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
[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
