Monergism Books

Binding: Hardcover
Page Count: 250
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN#: 9780830828418

Availability: Temporarily out of stock.

Description: In this book, Roger Olson sets forth classical Arminian theology and addresses the myriad misunderstandings and misrepresentations of it through the ages. Irenic yet incisive, Olson argues that classical Arminian theology has a rightful place in the evangelical church because it maintains deep roots within Reformational theology, even though it maintains important differences from Calvinism.

Myths addressed include: Myth 1: Arminian Theology Is the Opposite of Calvinist/Reformed Theology Myth 2: A Hybrid of Calvinism and Arminianism Is Possible Myth 3: Arminianism Is Not an Orthodox Evangelical Option Myth 4: The Heart of Arminianism Is Belief in Free Will Myth 5: Arminian Theology Denies the Sovereignty of God Myth 6: Arminianism Is a Human-Centered Theology Myth 7: Arminianism Is Not a Theology of Grace Myth 8: Arminians Do Not Believe in Predestination Myth 9: Arminian Theology Denies Justification by Grace Alone Through Faith Alone Myth 10: All Arminians Believe in the Governmental Theory of the Atonement

Monergism Comment: This is a book by an Arminian about Arminian theology. It is provided in order that you may hear a clearly articulated confession of Arminian belief from the mouth of an Arminian believer himself. It is probably the best I have read and so we should welcome its appearance. Olson carefully differentiates the beliefs of Classic Arminianism from Finneyism and semi-pelagianism and does a fine job introducing the reader to the Arminian viewpoint in accessible language. We eagerly sell this book and hope you pick up a copy because we are convinced it is of first importance to understand another person's views in the way that he represents them. We also believe you should be intimately familiar with what our theologial opponents believe about themselves so as to not promote a strawman view in our debates with them or our representation of them to others. This way we can cut through the clutter and reveal the inconsistencies in their theology and exegesis where they really are. Take the time to read this short article critiquing the Arminian doctrine of prevenient grace, the heart of Arminian Theology.