Calvinism

KUYPER, ABRAHAM (1837-1920) Theologian and statesman of the Netherlands Widely recognized as historian, theologian, philosopher, writer, and professor-educator, Kuyper was born in Maassluis, the son of a State Church (Reformed) pastor, later to accompany his family to the university town of Leyden, where his father accepted a charge. In 1862 Kuyper was awarded the doctor of theology from Leyden University. Having fully embraced orthodox Calvinism, Kuyper held pastorates in Utrecht, Amsterdam, and elsewhere. Prompted by his interest in the legitimacy of private schools, he became affiliated with the Anti-Revolutionary Party (opposition to godless revolution and support for the Word of God and its implications for life), ultimately becoming its head. He edited a weekly, De Heraut (The Herald), “for a free church and a free church school in a free land,” as well as a daily party organ, De Standaard (The Standard). Beginning in 1874, Kuyper served repeatedly as a member of one or the other of the two houses of the Netherlands’ legislature. He continued to champion the recognition of private education (common and higher) by government. On October 20, 1880, through the work of Kuyper and cofounders, the Amsterdam Free University was opened, dedicated to a Calvinistic orientation, a tribute to Kuyper’s persistence in striving for the right of […]

This just in, and I’m pretty excited about it. The Treasury of David  free to download for the Libronix Digital Library System. The classic commentary on the Psalms is a treasure for preachers and devotional readers alike! Each verse includes Spurgeon’s commentary, as well as illuminating quotes from Spurgeon’s contemporaries and great Puritan expositors of the 17th and 18th centuries. Each psalm closes with a short section of “Hints to Preachers.” 2833 pages total, three hardcovers from Hendrickson. Also, the prayer of Jabez: “Wouldn’t it be interesting if Spurgeon told us what he thought of the “prayer of Jabez”? Well, indeed he did. In the year 1871, standing before his congregation at the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London, Spurgeon took as his text 1 Chronicles 4:10: “Now Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, ‘Oh that You would bless me indeed and enlarge my border, and that Your hand might be with me, and that You would keep me from harm that it may not pain me!’ And God granted him what he requested.” (NASB)”  CT