This article explores how neo-Calvinist Geerhardus Vos (1862-1949) and his Reformed biblical theology can inspire the Sino-Reformed community to develop its own biblical theology within the broader Reformed tradition. It examines Vosâs identity through his biographical background and assesses how his biblical theology, as a scientific discipline, has been received within the Sino-Reformed community. Vos is often referred to as the father of Reformed biblical theology, a title that shapes the understanding of his contributions. However, this designation overlooks Vosâs Dutch Seceder identity and the way he constructed his biblical theology by incorporating neo-Calvinist elements that reflect Reformed orthodoxy throughout its historical development. By examining Vosâs identity and the neo-Calvinist theological elements embedded in his biblical theology, this article explores how the Sino-Reformed community in mainland China might appropriate Vosâs insights to develop a biblical theology that remains faithful to the broader Reformed tradition while being meaningfully grounded in their cultural context.
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