Grace Quote by William D. Dennison
““Van Til, Steen’s beloved teacher, claimed, however, that only the Reformed tradition can provide the rightful context for the subject of common grace. After all, for Rome and the Arminian “it is a foregone conclusion that there are large areas of life on which the believer and the unbeliever agree without difference.”76””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Oxford Handbook of Reformed Theology, 2021
The Reformed tradition uniquely frames common grace, contrasting with Roman Catholic and Arminian views that see broad agreement between believers and non‑believers.
In simple terms: Reformed view of common grace differs from other traditions.
Key Takeaway
Consider the theological basis for common grace.
Themes
theology
ecumenism
grace
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
theoretical
academic
When to use this quote
- seminary teaching
- interfaith dialogue
- church policy
- academic research
Key Concepts
Reformed doctrine
ecclesiology
comparative theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does common grace shape ethical behavior?
- Can other traditions also claim a rightful context?
A Different Perspective
The claim may overlook shared moral values across traditions.
![“Through the grace of a thief, one can become a thief and through the grace of a Gnani [the enlightened one], one can become a Gnani [the enlightened one].” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/102/dada-bhagwan-31_enlightened_through-the-grace-of-a-thief-one-can-bec_4725.jpg)
