Document Type
Blog Post
Publication Date
10-30-2026
Department
Theology
Keywords
In All Things, Herman Bavinck, Modernism
Abstract
"Rooted in Scripture and attentive to the Reformed tradition, Bavinck sought to 'view the wonderful works of God in their own light' in such a way that the 'internal beauty' and 'inherent truth and glory' may 'commend itself to the consciences of humanity' and 'thank God not that we must but that we may believe.'"
Posting about Herman Bavinck and Christianity in modernity from In All Things, an online hub that offers insight into maintaining and faithful and orthodox Reformed Christian worldview while fearlessly engaging in every aspect of contemporary life – until all is made new.
Recommended Citation
Doornbos, G. E. (2026). Why Herman Bavinck?. Retrieved from https://digitalcollections.dordt.edu/faculty_work/1700
Comments
This article was reconfigured from two lectures: “That we May Believe: Herman Bavinck and the Christian Life,” and “Planting Gardens in Exile,” given over the course of October 2026 at Reformed Theological Seminary and the Center for Pastor Theologians annual conference, “Finding Church.”
In All Things is a publication of the Andreas Center for Reformed Scholarship and Service at Dordt University.