The Federal Vision and Covenant Theology: A Comparative Analysis
"It is clear from Waters's critique that the new Federal Vision theologians desire to be biblical, a goal all of us share. What we most earnestly want is not victory in theological debate but unity in biblical understanding. We are indebted to Waters for advancing the discussion along biblical lines 'in the bond of peace.' "David Calhoun"Preferring light to heat, Waters has done an admirable job of allowing his interlocutors to speak for themselves. He offers clear-headed, exegetically grounded responses." --Michael Horton"A superb exposition, thoughtful critique, and sure-footed guide through the morass of relevant literature and arguments. Must-reading for office bearers who care about the Reformed faith."Carl Trueman"We are enormously indebted to Dr. Waters for this winsome, meticulous, engaging analysis. Anyone serious about covenant theology and its implications should start here." --Derek W. H. Thomas"Thoroughly researched and clearly written. Waters deals fairly and charitably with the chief advocates and ideas of the 'Federal Vision.' He shows from their own writings how they have departed from the teaching of Scripture summarized in the Reformed confessions."Joel Beeke"A well-documented survey and penetrating analysis of a view among writers who are intent on revising the core confessional doctrines of election, covenant, sacraments, and justification. No study of the so-called Federal Vision can be considered adequate that has not paid close attention to this volume."R. Scott Clark"Reformed pastors and interested lay people need the sober biblical analysis provided by this book, and Guy Waters is uniquely qualified to write it."Richard D. Phillips"Waters's pithy and insightful critique should help further brotherly dialog while aiding Reformed churches to detect and avoid the errors within this movement." --Christopher A. Hutchinson