In theological studies, the term “prolegomena” (from Greek, meaning “things said before”) refers to the introductory or foundational section of a systematic theology, where key presuppositions, methods, and principles are established before delving into...

Justification in Reformed Theology In the broader context of the Reformation, forensic justification (a legal declaration of “not guilty” by God, where Christ’s righteousness is imputed to the believer) was the prevailing view among most Protestant...

The Role of the Regula Fidei  the “Rule of Faith” The Role of the Regula Fidei in the Twenty-First-Century Religious Landscape: How the “Rule of Faith” Can Help Address the Existential Issues of the Postmodern Christian Community...

Written by Michael J. OveyReviewed By Brian J. Tabb Systematic Theology Mike Ovey’s name is well-known to Themelios readers. Mike Ovey was principal of Oak Hill College in London and served as consulting editor of Themelios from 2012...

An admonition to not waste your time on senseless pursuits. I’ve felt the decay of short term memory over time. Research suggests that certain mental abilities reach their highest points at the following ages:1...

The Religious Affections/Passions by Jonathan Edwards “A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections” is a seminal work by Jonathan Edwards, published in 1746 during the Great Awakening. Written by this influential American theologian and pastor, the...

JONATHAN EDWARDS (1703-1758) may be the greatest American theologian and philosopher—and perhaps also the greatest mind—America has yet produced. Edwards’ theological genius lay in his ability to summarize effectively the main thrusts of the...