By: Jim Umlauf
Book Review:
by Robert Peterson & Michael Williams
This volume is a part of a series of books that sets up scholars with opposing viewpoints (there’s also a sister book called, “Why I Am Not a Calvinist”). There are several things that make this book excellent. The first is its scholarship; it’s written by two Covenant Seminary professors, one of whom I’ve taken a couple of courses from. These guys are sharp, and the water is deep; even so, the book is accessible to any thoughtful student of the Bible who wants to expand his or her theological understanding. The other great thing about this book is that it’s a lesson on how to behave. There’s no dripping sarcasm. No talking down. No obnoxious we’re-smart-and-they’re-not. No inadequate derisory “thinkers” posturing. Here’s a quote:
“We write as Calvinists to Arminians, as persons who hold the Word of God precious and worthy of our most careful reflection to other believers who share that same commitment of the heart.”
Isn’t that refreshing? There’s not a single sneer or smear in all 215 pages. Just a loving presentation of one biblically supported position to another, all the while remembering that we’re brothers in Christ, and that God’s thoughts are higher than ours. I can’t recommend this book more highly. Enjoy.
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