
Four Views on Eternal Security
Zondervan Academic (Publisher)
Published on 17. April 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-310-23439-5 (ISBN)
Description
Does the Bible support the concept of "once saved, always saved," or can a person lose his or her salvation?
Among the most hotly debated topics in the history of Christian theology has been the perseverance of the saints. How do the Scriptures portray the complex interplay between grace and free will? These and related questions are explored from different angles in this thought-provoking Counterpoints volume.
The contributors each state their case for one of four prominent views on eternal security:
Classical Calvinist - presented by Michael S. Horton
Moderate Calvinist - presented by Norman L. Geisler
Reformed Arminian - presented by Stephen M. Ashby
Wesleyan Arminian - presented by J. Steven Harper
In keeping with the forum approach of the Counterpoints series, each view is first presented by its proponent, then critiqued and defended. This fair and respectful approach allows you to weigh for yourself the strengths and weaknesses of the different doctrinal stances. By furnishing you with scholarly and thoughtful perspectives on the topic of eternal security, this book helps you sift through opposing views to arrive at your own informed conclusions.
Among the most hotly debated topics in the history of Christian theology has been the perseverance of the saints. How do the Scriptures portray the complex interplay between grace and free will? These and related questions are explored from different angles in this thought-provoking Counterpoints volume.
The contributors each state their case for one of four prominent views on eternal security:
Classical Calvinist - presented by Michael S. Horton
Moderate Calvinist - presented by Norman L. Geisler
Reformed Arminian - presented by Stephen M. Ashby
Wesleyan Arminian - presented by J. Steven Harper
In keeping with the forum approach of the Counterpoints series, each view is first presented by its proponent, then critiqued and defended. This fair and respectful approach allows you to weigh for yourself the strengths and weaknesses of the different doctrinal stances. By furnishing you with scholarly and thoughtful perspectives on the topic of eternal security, this book helps you sift through opposing views to arrive at your own informed conclusions.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Zondervan
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 133 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
385 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-310-23439-5 (9780310234395)
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Stanley N. Gundry is executive vice president and editor-in-chief for the Zondervan Corporation. He has been an influential figure in the Evangelical Theological Society, serving as president of ETS and on its executive committee, and is adjunct professor of Historical Theology at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. He is the author of seven books and has written many articles appearing in popular and academic periodicals.
J. Matthew Pinson (MAR, Yale University) is president of Free Will Baptist Bible College in Nashville, Tennessee. Michael S. Horton (PhD) is the J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary California, founder and editor-in-chief of Sola Media, and host of the White Horse Inn, a weekly roundtable podcast on theology and culture. He is the author of more than thirty books, including Justification: Volumes 1 and 2 in Zondervan Academic's New Studies in Dogmatics and The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way.
Norman Geisler (PhD, Loyola University) is president of Southern Evangelical Seminary and author or coauthor of over fifty books including Decide for Yourself, Baker's Encyclopedia of Apologetics, and When Skeptics Ask. Stephen M. Ashby (PhD, Bowling Green State University) is assistant professor of philosophy and religious studies at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Steve Harper, PhD, is vice president and professor of spiritual formation at the Florida campus of Asbury Theological Seminary. He is the author of numerous magazine articles and has written twelve books, including Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition and Praying through the Lord's Prayer. Dr. Harper and his wife, Jeannie, live in Orlando, Florida. They have two grown children and two grandchildren.
J. Matthew Pinson (MAR, Yale University) is president of Free Will Baptist Bible College in Nashville, Tennessee. Michael S. Horton (PhD) is the J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary California, founder and editor-in-chief of Sola Media, and host of the White Horse Inn, a weekly roundtable podcast on theology and culture. He is the author of more than thirty books, including Justification: Volumes 1 and 2 in Zondervan Academic's New Studies in Dogmatics and The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way.
Norman Geisler (PhD, Loyola University) is president of Southern Evangelical Seminary and author or coauthor of over fifty books including Decide for Yourself, Baker's Encyclopedia of Apologetics, and When Skeptics Ask. Stephen M. Ashby (PhD, Bowling Green State University) is assistant professor of philosophy and religious studies at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Steve Harper, PhD, is vice president and professor of spiritual formation at the Florida campus of Asbury Theological Seminary. He is the author of numerous magazine articles and has written twelve books, including Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition and Praying through the Lord's Prayer. Dr. Harper and his wife, Jeannie, live in Orlando, Florida. They have two grown children and two grandchildren.
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Content
Introduction: J. Matthew Pinson 7
1. A CLASSICAL CALVINIST VIEW 21
MICHAEL S. HORTON
Responses
Norman L. Geisler 43
Stephen M. Ashby 48
J. Steven Harper 55
2. A MODERATE CALVINIST VIEW 61
NORMAN L. GEISLER
Responses
Michael S. Horton 113
Stephen M. Ashby 122
J. Steven Harper 130
3. A REFORMED ARMINIAN VIEW 135
STEPHEN M. ASHBY
Responses
Michael S. Horton 188
Norman L. Geisler 197
J. Steven Harper 201
4. A WESLEYAN ARMINIAN VIEW 207
J. STEVEN HARPER
Responses
Michael S. Horton 256
Norman L. Geisler 267
Stephen M. Ashby 271
Glossary 283
About the Contributors 287
Scripture Index 289
Subject Index 295
1. A CLASSICAL CALVINIST VIEW 21
MICHAEL S. HORTON
Responses
Norman L. Geisler 43
Stephen M. Ashby 48
J. Steven Harper 55
2. A MODERATE CALVINIST VIEW 61
NORMAN L. GEISLER
Responses
Michael S. Horton 113
Stephen M. Ashby 122
J. Steven Harper 130
3. A REFORMED ARMINIAN VIEW 135
STEPHEN M. ASHBY
Responses
Michael S. Horton 188
Norman L. Geisler 197
J. Steven Harper 201
4. A WESLEYAN ARMINIAN VIEW 207
J. STEVEN HARPER
Responses
Michael S. Horton 256
Norman L. Geisler 267
Stephen M. Ashby 271
Glossary 283
About the Contributors 287
Scripture Index 289
Subject Index 295