
Hoofdstuk VI. Over de wereld in haar gevallen staat.
§ 35. De Voorzienigheid.
§ 36. De oorsprong der zonde.
§ 37. Het wezen der zonde.
§ 38. De verbreiding der zonde.
§ 39. De straf der zonde.
Hoofdstuk VII. Over Christus.
§ 40. Het verbond der genade.
§ 41. De persoon des Middelaars.
§ 42. Het werk van den Middelaar.
This volume continues a careful, systematic exploration of Reformed theology, guiding listeners through the deep questions of why the world is fallen and how divine providence operates. Beginning with a vivid portrait of God’s ongoing care, it shows how creation’s purpose never ends, moving from the initial act of making into the continual sustaining of every creature. The author weaves scriptural references with classic insights, illustrating how the divine hand shapes even the smallest details of daily life.
Later chapters turn to humanity’s condition, tracing the origin, nature, spread, and penalty of sin before introducing Christ as the Mediator who fulfills the covenant of grace. The work balances rigorous doctrine with practical implications, inviting listeners to contemplate redemption, faith, and the call to a renewed life. Presented in a clear, scholarly yet accessible style, this third part offers a thoughtful foundation for anyone seeking a deeper grasp of Reformed dogmatics and its relevance to personal belief.
Language
nl
Duration
~23 hours (1362K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Netherlands: J. H. Bos, 1898.
Credits
Jeroen Hellingman, Hans Pieterse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2022-07-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1854–1921
A major Dutch theologian of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he helped shape modern Reformed thought while writing with unusual breadth about faith, culture, and the Christian life. Best known for his monumental Reformed Dogmatics, he remains widely read for the way he combined deep learning with pastoral clarity.
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