Common notions…are granted to all God’s image bearers and serve as points of contact that can be explored apologetically by the Christian with the unbeliever. These points of contact are plentiful and exist at the presuppositional level of one’s worldview. 

Each time I listen to Wonderous Stories by Yes, my reflections turn toward the blessings of what theologians call common grace.

The doctrine explains why secular music is often far superior to that which might feature a dove on the album cover. Perhaps more striking is that some secular music, particularly from the progressive rock era, even has a worship quality to it, as with Yes’ Wonderous Stories. (Watch music video)

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