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    Why I Am Not a Calvinist

    By Jerry L. Walls and Joseph R. Dongell

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    What's wrong with Calvinism? Since the Reformation, Calvinism has dominated much of evangelical thought. It has been so well established that many Christians simply assume it to be the truest expression of Christian doctrine. But Calvinism has some serious biblical and theological weaknesses that unsettle laypeople, pastors and scholars alike. God is sovereign. All evangelical Christians--whether Arminians or Calvinists--have no doubt about this fundamental truth. But how does God express his sovereignty? Is God a master puppeteer, pulling our strings? Or has he graciously given his children freedom to respond to his love? In this eminently readable book, Jerry L. Walls and Joseph R. Dongell explore the flaws of Calvinist theology. Why I Am Not a Calvinist is a must-read for all who struggle with the limitations of this dominant perspective within evangelical theology.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherIndependent Publishers Group
    Release dateJun 6, 2013
    ISBN9780830895854
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    Why I Am Not a Calvinist
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    Jerry L. Walls

    Jerry L. Walls is professor of philosophy of religion at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. His annual C. S. Lewis seminar is one of the school's most popular offerings. He is also author of Hell: The Logic of Damnation.

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      A useful critique of Calvinism, accessible and well made points that will cause you to think about the assumptions that you have in your own ways of thinking and believing. This book begins with one of the best explanations of the basis for generous Christian dispute that I have ever read. Unfortunately the presentation of the arguments doesn't always live up to the high standards aspired to here. The section on Biblical interpretation is the best of the other chapters. The philosophy sections too often slip into inconsistency and snide digs at the Calvinists writers being engaged with. It feels like two essays, by the two authors, have been bound in one cover without a huge amount of collaborative work.

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