In this explanation of the biblical theology of perseverance and assurance, Thomas Schreiner and Ardel Caneday weigh and consider all of the relevant New Testament texts. Applying sound principles of biblical interpretation and conversing with recent evangelical thought, they give us a foundational study with profound spiritual implications for Christian living and pastoral ministry.
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Reviewed by David (Danville, IL), June 01, 2006
Good thourough treatment of the subject. I hold to the test of genuiness theory and while the book disagreed with that position, I came away even more solidified in that view. I really do believe your theory teaches a works righteousness. You say, that Justification doesn't do enough, we have to do works (be obedient) to justify ourselves before God (pg. 293) in order to obtain the salvation that is not entirely ours yet. But you say, the works are all done by the grace of God so that doesn't make them works any more. Whatever. I'll stick with Calvin, Luther, Owen, Sproul and MacArthur and the Protestant Reformation view of the Bible texts rather than adopt your unique positions. Faith = Salvation + works. NOT Faith + works = salvation. To be fair your equation would read: faith = partial salvation + works = the rest of salvation.
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Reviewed by P. Chase Sears (Los Angeles, CA), January 02, 2006
The Authors are Dr. Thomas R. Schreiner, professor of New Testament at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Ardel B. Caneday, associate professor of Bible at Northwestern College. They have set out to write this book in manner “that the author of individual chapters cannot be discerned (9).” As noted in the subtitle of this book, the authors’ objective is to offer a biblical theology of perseverance and assurance. The first chapter of the book explores four of the major views on warnings and admonition in Scripture.
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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Matt Perry, Pastor, English Baptist Church (Stephensport, KY), February 20, 2003
A simple marvelous book with a message that is so needed in our anything goes evangelism. It clearly and biblically defines what saving faith really is and means. Don't hesitate to read this book!
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Author: Ardel B. Caneday
Located in: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Submitted: April 07, 2001
Tell us a little about yourself. I'm Professor of Biblical Studies at Northwestern
College, Saint Paul, Minnesota.
What was your motivation behind this project? My friend, Tom Schreiner, and I collaborated in
writing our book to be a pastoral encouragement
to Christians, that they might persevere in
faithfulness to Jesus Christ. We hope that our
book will also be instructive to pastors and
teachers, that they may grasp more fully,
accurately, and sufficiently the gospel's call to
persevere in faithfulness to Christ Jesus, so
that they may faithfully instruct others from
Scripture.
What do you hope folks will gain from this project? Our concern is pastoral. Thus, our desire is that
all who read our book will not only become better
instructed from Scripture concerning the
necessity of perseverance but also that all will
persevere in loyalty to Christ and find the
fullness of assurance the gospel holds out to us
who believe.
Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists? My wife, Lois, has been a great source of
encouragement to me throughout our marriage.
Together, we have poured our lives into our two
sons who encourage our hearts with their
perseverance in loyalty to Jesus Christ.
Michael Card's lyrics give musical expression to
so many of my Christian beliefs. Thanks, Michael
Card, for providing musical and lyrical
inspiration as I wrote my portions of "The Race
Set Before Us."
May the Lord use our book to encourage many to
hold fast to the gospel of Jesus Christ that they
might endure the trials and afflictions of this
age and attain unto the crown of life and of
righteousness in the age to come.
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