I will here confess to all that I have a disease called STDD. (Systematic Theology Discipline Deficit)

I have read (I think) the entirity of Calvin's Institutes and large portions of some of the rest. I really like Robert Reymond's new work but I am afraid that I only use it for reference when a particular subject or doctrine comes to mind.

My "discipline" problem comes up when, for instance, I am reading Calvin and he causes related thoughts concerning other doctrines to jump into my tiny little mind. I must then jump somewhere else. The word "reactionary" was invented because of me.

What I find most interesting and important is the love of reformed people and the reformers for the idea of systematic theologies in the first place. I believe that this love emanates from a deeper appreciation, that our sovereign God is the most logical and systematic Being in existence. This love for Him is an acknowledgment that He has an infallibly wise, systematic and determined plan for His children and to the ultimate degree, all of His world.

This, of course is opposed to the Charismatic's, Roman Catholic's and the world's disdain for a living God who acts to the minutest detail in all events of history to His glory. This disdain for our living God is generally and idiotically expressed with the words: "That is only doctrine, you need to experience God". This heretical and emotional attitude toward Scripture and the systematic, propositional revelation of God is in reality a denial of His omniscience.

They have completely ignored the truth that, because of our sin and depravity, our God speaks to us only through the mediation of His Son in Scripture alone and by the illumination of His Spirit THROUGH the Word. (Faith Alone)

Denny

Roms 3:22-24

Denny

Simon Peter answered Him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." [John 6:68]