The actual life and teaching of Jacobus Arminius are often unknown or misunderstood. Answers beyond a basic caricature can be elusive.
In 40 Questions About Arminianism, however, J. Matthew Pinson combines solid historical research with biblical and doctrinal precision to address the following questions and more:
- Who was Jacobus Arminius?
- How has the church interpreted God's desire that everyone be saved?
- How is Arminianism different from Calvinism?
- Can one be both Reformed and Arminian?
- What is "universal enabling grace"?
- What do Arminians mean by "free will"?
- Do Arminians believe that God predestines individuals to salvation?
- Is it possible for a Christian to apostatize?
An accessible question-and-answer format helps readers pursue the issues that interest them most, with additional resources available at 40questions.net. Questins regarding historical backgrounds and the Bible encourage a broad understanding of historic and contemporary Arminianism.
". . . the best resource in print that provides trustworthy insight into a comparison of Arminianism and Calvinism . . . the most comprehensive book available on the essentials of Arminian theology." --
W. Stephen Gunter, Duke Divinity School
"Anyone who wants to be thoroughly informed about Arminianism must read
40 Questions About Arminianism." --
Roger E. Olson, Baylor University
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40 Questions About Arminianism may well rank as the best available exposition of evangelical Arminianism . . . a gracious and profoundly learned response to the biblical Calvinism that I embrace." --
Michael A. G. Haykin, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
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40 Questions About Arminianism conveys a beautiful irenic tone." --
Timothy Tennent, Asbury Theological Seminary.
