This book gives a broad outline of reformation history, theology and practice in comparison with medieval Roman Catholic theology. The polemical (Reformed vs. Catholic) content of this book comes off a bit haughty at times [ Read More … ]
It is essential for a Christian, to find out whether the [human] will does anything or nothing regarding eternal salvation. This is the primary issue between us [Erasmus & Luther], the point on which everything [ Read More … ]
‘Soter’ is the root Greek noun for salvation. ‘Christos’ is the root Greek noun for Christ. God’s people are called ‘Christians’ because they proclaim Christ. ‘Soterians’ is an expression coined by Scot McKnight in his [ Read More … ]
This book caused quite a stir when it was first published. It is about the pistis demanded by the gospel, and how this affects our understanding of salvation and works. It discusses all these topics [ Read More … ]
Link: Amazon Length: 66 Difficulty: Easy-Popular Topic: Forgiveness, Grace, Salvation Audience: Mainstream Christians Published: 2014 Jensen’s book is short and very readable. The title mentions forgiveness, but Jensen is really writing about his understanding of [ Read More … ]
Calvin compares how the images and idols in Churches are portrayed with prostitutes in brothels. I found it amusing and sad at the same time. Much of Institutes is devoted to criticism and judgment of [ Read More … ]
In this book James Dunn, one of the chief proponents of the New Perspective looks into baptism of the Spirit. It’s a study which engages in a multifaceted discussion with Roman Catholic, Protestant and Pentecostal [ Read More … ]
The main argument of Rainbows book is to contend against the reformers that grace inspired works after conversion are an intrinsic part of salvation and necessary in order to receive eternal life. He agrees with [ Read More … ]
The purpose of this interdisciplinary dissertation is to study and analyse the New Perspective on Paul and its aftermath from the angle of Jewish-Christian relations. Its central aim is to evaluate the underlying premises at [ Read More … ]
I bought and read this book because I wanted to gain some insight into how Catholics understand future salvation. In particular how they relate the concepts of judgment and salvation together with respect to faith [ Read More … ]