Strangers and Exiles Herman Bavinck defiled or seared conscience –

defiled or seared conscience – its function as a safeguard

learn how to live now for his glory

He was principal of Trinity College

and a minister at the Inner Kirk of the cathedral in Glasgow

Engaging the Hermeneutical Challenge

Strangers and Exiles Herman Bavinck defiled or seared conscience –Abraham is a foundational figure in the history of the church. But he is at the same time profoundly human and raw and real. Isolated in an unbelieving world, his story shows what it means for the Lord to take hold of a sinner, privilege him with promises, use him in his service and sustain him to the end. Given the current cultural dislocation of Christianity, the central thread of Abrahams life is increasingly relevant. Ultimately, it speaks of a