Calvinism A Southern Baptist Dialogue

by Waggoner, Brad J.; Clendenen, E. Ray

• ISBN13: 9780805448351
• ISBN10: 0805448357
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-06-01
• Publisher: B&H Academic

Summary

What impact is the Calvinist/non-Calvinist debate having on the Southern Baptist Convention today? This book holds a theological conversation between followers of Christ about issues on which they often disagree. And while such controversial points of doctrine cannot be ignored, neither should they put up impenetrable walls between groups that are committed to the same essential Christian beliefs.Calvinism: A Southern Baptist Dialogue brings together new presentations from noted Southern Baptists including Daniel Akin, Tom Ascol, David Dockery, Charles Lawless, and Ed Stetzer that address misperceptions, stereotypes, and caricatures of the debate over Reformed theology. Each strives to speak the truth in love and humility while seeking clarity in the presentation of the Gospel, improving the health of our churches, and seeking the kingdom of Christ above all. Endorsements: "What do we have to agree on? The doctrines of what it means for us to be lost, and of how we are saved could not be more important. This book explores how much we can disagree over these things and still work together. If you care about both evangelistic cooperation and doctrinal integrity, this book is a book for you." Mark Dever, pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church and president of 9Marks.org

Author Biography

Brad J. Waggoner is vice president of B&H Publishing Group. A former dean of the School of Leadership & Church Ministry at Southern Seminary, he holds a Master of Arts degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and a Master of Religious Education degree and Ph.D. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

E. Ray Clendenen is director of academic publishing at B&H Publishing Group, general editor of the New American Commentary series, and associate general editor of the Holman Christian Standard Bible translation. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Table of Contents

Abbreviations	p. 7
Preface	p. 9
The Current Climate
Calvinism, Evangelism, and SBC Leadership	p. 13
The Historical Record
Southern Baptists and Calvinism: A Historical Look	p. 29
A Historical View of the Doctrinal Importance of Calvinism among Baptists	p. 47
General Evaluation
Calvinism: Cause for Rejoicing, Cause for Concern	p. 73
The Rise of Calvinism in the Southern Baptist Convention: Reason for Rejoicing	p. 96
The Atonement
The Design, Nature, and Extent of the Atonement	p. 115
The Biblical Confirmation of Particular Redemption	p. 139
Theological Stereotypes
Southern Baptist Non-Calvinists-Who Are We Really?	p. 155
Southern Baptist Calvinism: Setting the Record Straight	p. 171
Election and Calling
A Molinist View of Election, or How to Be a Consistent Infralapsarian	p. 195
Election and Calling: A Biblical Theological Study	p. 216
Working Together to Make Christ Known
Answering the Call to a Great Commission Resurgence	p. 247
Working Together to Make Christ Known: Considerations for the Future	p. 261
Glossary	p. 279
Name Index	p. 287
Subject Index	p. 293
Scripture Index	p. 297
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