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Wilson with More Wolfish Words


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In this episode of Kingdom Polemics, Pastor Aldo Leon engages in a robust critique of Doug Wilson's recent blog of 31-Jul-23 (https://dougwils.com/books-and-culture/s7-engaging-the-culture/ordo-order.html), dissecting key points of disagreement:

  • Infused Righteousness and Roman Catholicism: Pastor Aldo challenges Doug Wilson's use of "infused righteousness," associating it with Roman Catholic theology. He argues that this term's implication of grace as a substance bears resemblance to Catholic teachings and cites Aquinas to underscore his concern.
  • Rejection of Ontological Participation and Instrument of Imputed Righteousness: Pastor Aldo critiques Wilson's notion of righteousness as ontological participation in the deity, paralleling it with Osiander's theology. He counters with a reaffirmation of the Reformed understanding that regeneration precedes faith, and justifies renewal through imputed righteousness.
  • Confessional Standards and Roman Catholic Comparisons: Drawing from the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Westminster Larger Catechism, Pastor Aldo reinforces his stance on infused and imputed righteousness, suggesting Wilson's divergence from these Reformed standards. He highlights perceived tensions between Wilson's viewpoint and Roman Catholic tendencies to fuse concepts.
  • Gaffin's Approach and Affirmation-Denial Duality: Pastor Aldo introduces Richard B. Gaffin's solution to the regeneration-justification tension. He accuses Wilson of affirming orthodoxy while simultaneously denying it, pointing out potential inconsistencies in Wilson's position.

In this thought-provoking episode, Pastor Aldo Leon critically engages with Doug Wilson's theological perspectives, diving into intricate debates surrounding infused righteousness, ontological participation, regeneration, and justification, all while drawing from Reformed confessions and examining parallels with Roman Catholic thought.

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