Faith comes by hearing
Subtitle: a response to inclusivism
By: edited by Christopher W. Morgan and Robert A. Peterson.
Contributors: Morgan, Christopher W., 1971-; Peterson, Robert A., 1948-
Publisher: IVP Academic; Apollos
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Downers Grove, Ill; Nottingham, England
Language: eng
Number of pages: 270
ISBN-13: 9780830825905
Subjects: Assurance (Theology); Salvation -- Christianity; Christianity and other religions; Salvation outside the church; Religious tolerance -- Christianity
Description: The debate swirls and feelings run deep. What is the fate of the unevangelized? The traditional position--that apart from an explicit faith in Jesus no one is saved--seems to have fallen out of favor with many evangelicals. But the contributors to Faith Comes by Hearing demur. This book is a response to the arguments of those who believe that the unevangelized can (or might) be saved apart from knowledge of Jesus Christ. Building on the insights of others, nine scholars introduce readers, even those with little background, to the ongoing discussion. Key questions--Is general revelation sufficient? Are other religions salvific? Do holy pagans exist? Must faith be explicit? Is exclusivism unjust?--are probed and answered from a biblical, theological and historical perspective. The book's positive thrust is summed up by the editors: "God is passionately engaged in gathering people to know, love and worship him from every tribe, language, people and nation. And he has called us to join him on this mission."--Publisher's description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [255]-258) and indexes.
Table of contents: title: Introduction / by Robert A. Peterson; title: Inclusivisms and exclusivisms / by Christopher W. Morgan; title: General revelation : sufficient or insufficient? / by Daniel Strange; title: Exclusivism : unjust or just? / by William Edgar; title: Other religions : saving or secular? / by Eckhard J. Schnabel; title: Holy pagans : reality or myth? / by Walter C. Kaiser, Jr.; title: Saving faith : implicit or explicit? / by Stephen J. Wellum; title: Inclusivism versus exclusivism on key biblical texts / by Robert A. Peterson; title: The Gospel for all nations / by Andreas J. Köstenberger; title: God's zeal for his world / by J. Nelson Jennings; title: Answers to notable questions / by Christopher W. Morgan and Robert A. Peterson.