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Originally posted by wsw201
I disagree with you Chris and so does Bahnsen. Theology proper is understanding who God is. Regarding exegesis of passages, that concerns hermanutical methods not Theology proper. The application of standards for socio-political systems of governing is based on ethical considerations for a particular group.
Regarding application, that is the central issue that Theonomist must deal with in order to present a coherent thesis. Otherwise Theonomy is simply an interesting theoretical construct that has no practical meaning for any non-covenanted society.
BTW, Have you read Ferguson's comments that Bahnsen is referring to? I have and I would not agree with Bahnsen's conclusion (but that's just me).
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I haven't yet read his comments but I will. And is not answering the question of how God intends His law--which is an expression of Himself--to be applied a question of understanding who He is? I may simply have terms mixed up here, but I would assert at the very least that it is a
doctrinal question in addition to an ethical question.