Engaging God's World
by Cornelius Plantinga, Jr. | Book Summary
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Author: Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.
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Engaging God's World is both a primer for students entering college and an aide for seasoned Christians who value the life of the mind. Learning is seen as a spiritual calling before God through His Word. In it, the key themes of the Christian faith are explained. Additionally, insight into the place of Christian higher education in the world is explained. The reader will understand God's providence over history through the grand story of Scripture — Creation, Fall, and Redemption — and will gain confidence in God while we live in this fallen world. Finally, wisdom regarding vocation helps the reader to walk with God and serve Him in His world. |
Cornelius Plantinga, Jr. is Senior Research Fellow at the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and president emeritus of Calvin Theological Seminary. He served as professor (1979-1996) and president (2001-2011) at Calvin Theological Seminary, and from 1996 to 2001 he served as Dean of the Chapel at Calvin University.
Plantinga writes for the Worship Institute and participates in its major events as a speaker or as a host for other speakers. For over a decade, he co-hosted a summer seminar for preachers on reading for preaching in connection with The Center for Excellence in Preaching at Calvin Theological Seminary. His books include Not the Way It's Supposed to Be; Discerning the Spirits (with Sue A. Rozeboom); Reading for Preaching; and Beyond Doubt.
He is married to Kathleen. They have two sons, two daughters-in-law, and five grandchildren.
Engaging God's World
by Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | Cornelius Plantinga, Jr. |
| Publisher | Eerdmans |
| Date | 2002 |
| Pages | 170 |
Overview:
Christians are called not only to love God with our whole hearts and serve Him with our hands, but we are also called to love Him with our minds. This relates to young people pursuing academic learning as well as all believers who seek to know God more fully. Learning is a vital part of Christian discipleship.
Engaging God's World is both a primer for students entering college and an aide for seasoned Christians who value the life of the mind. Learning is seen as a spiritual calling before God through His Word. In it, the key themes of the Christian faith are explained. Additionally, insight into the place of Christian higher education in the world is explained. The reader will understand God's providence over history through the grand story of Scripture — Creation, Fall, and Redemption — and will gain confidence in God while we live in this fallen world. Finally, wisdom regarding vocation helps the reader to walk with God and serve Him in His world.
Cornelius Plantinga, Jr. is Senior Research Fellow at the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and president emeritus of Calvin Theological Seminary. He served as professor (1979-1996) and president (2001-2011) at Calvin Theological Seminary, and from 1996 to 2001 he served as Dean of the Chapel at Calvin University.
Plantinga writes for the Worship Institute and participates in its major events as a speaker or as a host for other speakers. For over a decade, he co-hosted a summer seminar for preachers on reading for preaching in connection with The Center for Excellence in Preaching at Calvin Theological Seminary. His books include Not the Way It's Supposed to Be; Discerning the Spirits (with Sue A. Rozeboom); Reading for Preaching; and Beyond Doubt.
He is married to Kathleen. They have two sons, two daughters-in-law, and five grandchildren.