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13th December, 1854 - 29th July, 1921
http://hermanbavinck.org/
Late 19th Century Dutch Reformed theologian. His Reformed Dogmatics is probably the most comprehensive articulation and defence of the Reformed faith in existence. What makes Bavinck particularly delightful is the way he blends historical narrative and systematic reflection so expertly. This can be seen in his systematic reflection on scripture, which is always beautifully rooted in, and positively informing his exegesis and biblical theology. But it can also be seen in the way that every theological issue is presented as the ongoing fruits of 2000 years of reflection, discussion and debate in and around the Christian church.
In other words, Bavinck understands the word "context" on a level above every other thinker I have ever read.
http://www.thegospelcoalition.org/resources/author-index/a/da_carson#Bib...
He's clever.
http://www.frame-poythress.org/
Frame and Poythress do a great job of developing Van Tillian presuppositionalism into an entire worldview with what they call "perspectivalism". Poythress was a student under Frame at WTS, but was clearly exceptional, and is now a lecturer there himself.
Perspectivalism is sort of the theological answer to General Relativity. It sees everything as relative to a particular point of view, and outlines three "points of view" (perspectives) that Christians should use to analyse any situation. This is actually classical Calvinism explained with weird words, but the essence of perspectivalism can be found in Van Til's Systematic Theology, or Herman Bavinck's Prolegomena.
The Normative Perspective describes the point of view that God gives us in his Word, God sees everything objectively (by definition God's point of view is the objective point of view), and so what God reveals to us is the normative/normalising way of understanding things. Put in more classical terms, the "Normative Perspective" is simply Special Revelation.
The Situational Perspective describes the point of view of God's world. The world is made as a reflection of God and God reveals something of himself in it. This can throw light on God's Special Revelation... though ultimately Special Revelation is in a privileged position of authority over this perspective (i.e. it's normative). Put in more classical terms, the "Situational Perspective" is simply General Revelation in the whole of creation.
The Existential Perspective describes the point of view of man. Man in made in the image of God, and therefore is a particular revelation of God and his character. Our experiences, and way of seeing and understanding things can therefore throw light on God's Special Revelation... though the same qualifications apply - ultimately Special Revelation is the normative. Put in more classical terms, the "Existentil Perspective" is simply a sub-set of General Revelation - i.e. particular how God is revealed in man, who is God's image.
Aside from the articles on their website, John Frame's volumes on systematic theology called his Theology of Lordship series are an explanation and working out of perspectivalism and it's fruits.
Another clever bloke. Lee's work is particularly focused on historical theology and pastoral issues. He has done some great work on defending Anglicanism and Infant Baptism, and he's a guy who really knows how to unlock the work of John Owen.
He's also - which is unusual for a theologian I believe - actually funny.
John Piper is pastor of Bethlehem Baptist church in Minnesota, USA. He is involved in lots of different initiatives, and has written many books. The essence of Piper's thought is that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him, something which he has called Christian Hedonism.
http://www.biblicaltheology.org/
Reformed systematic theology should not be put in opposition to biblical theology. Geerhardus Vos showed how covenant theology is the best biblical theological exposition of the Bible's metanarrative.
A biblical theologian who sought to reconcile systematic and biblical theology. Probably one of the best articulations of covenant theology as the basis for evangelical soteriology ever written. I am currently trying to write a summary and outline of his magnum opus The Economy of the Covenants Between God and Man, along with scripture and subject indices.
An internet-only journal covering theological and pastoral issues from a conservative evangelical perspective. Based largely in the UK, though some of it's editorial board are American.
http://www.greenbaggins.wordpress.com
I hang out here a little. Sometimes I test ideas on people, sometimes I want to hear what an argument looks like "in the wild", whether I agree with it or not. It's also a good place to keep up to date with developments of thought in the Reformed world in North America.
Like any other blog, due to the nature of the internet, it can become an unecessarily heated place - and I'm unfortunately no exception (I do try to apologise where I think necessary, and have had to do so!). However, the guys there all love Jesus, and have the right motives. All in all I've found it an edifying place to point my browser.
Ubuntu
http://www.ubuntu.com
Phoronix
http://www.phoronix.com
Mark Shuttleworth
http://www.markshuttleworth.com/
Open Office
http://www.openoffice.org/
Mozilla
http://www.mozilla.org/
Free Software Foundation
http://www.fsf.org/
Wordpress
http://www.wordpress.com/
Drupal
http://drupal.org/
Perseus
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/
Perseus Latin Dictionary
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/cgi-bin/resolveform?db=ls&display=&lang=la
I have no idea whether these sites are the products of reputable science or not, as I'm not qualified to make that assessment. But they seem to be the best sites on the subject I've been able to find.
Answers in Genesis
http://www.answersingenesis.org/
Creation Ministries International
http://creation.com/
Tas Walker's Biblical Geology
http://biblicalgeology.net/
St Peter's Harold Wood
http://www.stpetersharoldwood.org/
St Helen's Bishopsgate
http://www.st-helens.org.uk/home/
Christ Church South Cambs
http://www.christchurchsouthcambs.org/