Beyond Calvinism and Arminianism: An Inductive Mediate Theology of Salvation

A unique theology of salvation taking a middle position between Calvinism and Arminianism, thus resolving the 4-century conflict. An inductive approach to the Bible is emphasized, utilizing careful word studies of the original Hebrew and Greek, considering the context of each of 1000 passages. This greatly improved 3rd edition is updated with new research and thoroughly revised and reorganized, including four new chapters. Scholarly material is put in footnotes and excursuses so that the text remains terse and readable, even for laypeople. The basis of salvation in the Old Testament is first examined in a progressive way; then the terms of salvation are clarified. The four chapters defending eternal security include a simple explanation of Hebrews 6 and John 15. Seven chapters critique Calvinism, especially focusing on word studies of foreknowledge, 'election, ' and foreordination. Lastly, the historical, missiological, and rational support for a mediate view is examined. Author Tim LaHaye wrote the foreword, highly commending this work. Other outstanding theologians, such as Earl Radmacher and John F. Walvoord have also endorsed it

Author: C. Gordon Olson
Publisher: Global Gospel Publishers
Published: 08/01/2018
Pages: 467
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9780962485077

About the Author
Olson, C. Gordon: - C. Gordon Olson was converted and called to ministry while studying engineering and majored in theology at Dallas Seminary. He founded an evangelical student ministry, and today 1600 students participate in 95 Bible study groups. He ministered in Urdu in indigenous Brethren assemblies and in other significant ministries there (1956-64). He was Professor of Theology and Missions at Northeastern Bible College for 23 years, was pastor of four churches in metro NYC, has spoken in 450 church venues, was a Bible answerman on Family Radio (NYC) for a decade, and a trustee member of four mission agencies over 36 years. His doctorate is from Trinity International University. His missions text has been widely used in 7 editions since 1990. His unique theology of salvation has had significant impact in 3 editions. He has been an adjunct professor at CIU, Cairn, and Liberty Universities. Dorothy Wagner Olson, his wife since 2007, taught English at Liberty and is principal editor of all his books.