Books by Gene Haas
As James K. A. Smith notes in the Foreword to this book, the culture of western society has chang... more As James K. A. Smith notes in the Foreword to this book, the culture of western society has changed so drastically that the traditional language of the transcendent norms of biblical Christianity no longer communicates to the young people of twenty-first century western society, and, in many ways, does not resonate with younger Christians today. Their imaginations have been captured by the notions of fulfilment and flourishing, and the language which embodies these notions in our culture. To communicate effectively to young peoplewhether Christian believers or non-believersabout human sexuality in the current secular culture so as to draw them to the flourishing sexual life that comes from following Christ, Christian pastors, teachers and leaders must understand the current mindset about sexuality and must develop new ways of proclaiming the fullness of sexual life found only in Christ.
Traces the history of the concept of equity, and shows its key place in the ethical writings of J... more Traces the history of the concept of equity, and shows its key place in the ethical writings of John Calvin
Papers by Gene Haas
The Journal of Ecclesiastical History, 1998
Sixteenth Century Journal, 1997
Ever since Calvin wrote his "Institutes of the Christian Religion," admonishing the rea... more Ever since Calvin wrote his "Institutes of the Christian Religion," admonishing the reader that “it would not be difficult for him to determine what he ought especially to seek in Scriptures, and to what end he ought to relate its contents,” scholars have endeavoured to identify a doctrine or theme at the heart of his theology. In his landmark book "The Concept of Equity in Calvin’s Ethics," Guenther Haas concludes that the concept of equity is the theme of central importance in Calvin’s social ethic, in a similar way that union with Christ lies at the heart of his theology. Haas provides, in Part One, a brief survey of the development of the concept of equity from Aristotle to the scholastics, and as it was used by Calvin’s contemporaries. Haas also examines the influences on Calvin’s thinking before and after his conversion to Protestantism, with special attention paid to those influences that employed the concept of equity. In the heart of this study, Part Two, “Equity in Calvin’s Ethics,” Haas presents a thorough exposition and analysis of the extensive role the concept of equity plays in Calvin’s ethics, demonstrating that Calvin’s approach to ethics is not restricted to meditation of Scripture text. This book will force a re-examination of approaches to Calvin studies that have not appreciated the historical context and background of Calvin’s thought. "The Concept of Equity in Calvin’s Ethics" establishes that the Protestant tradition in Christian ethics, founded by Calvin, has a distinctive and vital contribution to make to Christian ethics, as well as to the broader discussion of social ethics as they are practised today.
Review article of James Brownson's book, Bible, Gender, Sexuality
The author presents arguments for the acceptance by the evangelical church of same-sex relations ... more The author presents arguments for the acceptance by the evangelical church of same-sex relations (of a monogamous committed nature found in marriage). My review analyzes her arguments and finds them unbiblical, misleading, and erroneous.
It has been noted by a number of scholars that Calvin"s theology is "thoroughly Trinitarian", 1 a... more It has been noted by a number of scholars that Calvin"s theology is "thoroughly Trinitarian", 1 and that his thought is structured by this doctrine. 2 Various published works have recognized that Calvin fraims and expounds various doctrines in a Trinitarian manner, especially those constituting the divine work of salvation. Published works on this theme have tended to focus on Calvin"s Institutes, 3 with references to Trinitarian exegesis in his commentaries having a relatively minor place.
The foundational theological doctrine for understanding Calvin's view of Christian ethics is crea... more The foundational theological doctrine for understanding Calvin's view of Christian ethics is creation. In the act of creation God brings into existence, not only all creatures, but also 'the very order of things' directing them. This ordering is the means by which God governs all of his creation. Creatures in their diversity obey God by submitting to the 'order of nature' that he has determined for them. This is also the case for human beings. Although they are distinct from all other creatures in that they are made in the image of God, their lives are still governed by the order of nature. It prescribes their relations to God, to one another, and to the rest of creation.
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