Heidelcast Heidelminicast: Theonomy and the Federal Vision; Separated at Birth?
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Mar 19, 2026 A brisk tour through theonomy and Federal Vision theology with clear definitions and historical background. They map overlapping beliefs and shared figures while critiquing modern reinterpretations. Cultural roots and the movements' aim to revive medieval Christendom are explored. The discussion highlights a common quest for theological certainty and contrasts with confessional approaches.
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Threefold Division Of Mosaic Law
- Theonomy asserts the judicial laws of Moses (part of 613 Mosaic laws) remain binding, distinct from moral and ceremonial laws.
- Scott Clark clarifies categories: moral (Ten Commandments), ceremonial (clean/unclean), and judicial (punishments and civil rules).
Karlstadt As Early Theonomist Example
- Scott Clark traces modern theonomy to Andreas Karlstadt, a contemporary of Luther who tried to apply Mosaic judicial laws prematurely.
- Karlstadt's over-realized eschatology led him toward Anabaptist-like attempts to institute Mosaic civil codes.
General Equity Misused By Theonomists
- Modern theonomists misuse the Westminster idea of enforcing "general equity," redefining it to match contemporary writers like Rush Dooney and Greg Bahnsen.
- Clark argues this redefinition departs from historical meaning and yields bespoke civil codes.
