Dr. M. Horton wrote a very intriguing blog that I think should be read by both stripes of Reformed theology—either Baptist or Presbyterian Reconstruction. The reason I mention Christian Reconstruction is largely due to his reference (implicit) to the Anabaptists. Here is what he wrote: "Clearly, Luther drew the lines between the two kingdoms in clear, bold colors, but so did Calvin—and both did so especially over against the radical Anabaptists who were trying to take over cities in the name of Christ's millennial kingdom!" Anyone who is familiar with Bahnsen's work in theonomy or Rushdooney's Institutes of Biblical Law will note the obvious reference. But for those of you who do not know a rat's behind from Reconstruction, here is what Horton is saying: Reconstructionists are like Anabaptists. Ridiculous!
Horton's article
I've been peppered with questions lately, privately and publicly, regarding the doctrine of the "Two Kingdoms": namely, the distinction between Christ's heavenly kingdom and the kingdoms of this age. A lot of good questions have been raised. A lot of silly caricatures have also appeared, which is to be expected. My colleague at Westminster Seminary California, David VanDrunen has a full-length book that Crossway is set to release this winter, which will be a lot more helpful than these passing remarks. However, I want to respond briefly to a few of the dominant reactions to this concept. Christians of good will may still disagree over these issues, but it's important to deal with real positions rather than straw opponents. (…Read the rest)
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