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Description: Uncovering Calvins God by Forrest H. Buckner, Oliver D. Crisp In Uncovering Calvins God, Forrest H. Buckner provides a robust exposition of John Calvins teaching and preaching to reveal that the controversial theologian believed in a God of love who is sovereign over predestination. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Although "God loves you" is a common paraphrase of Christian teaching and preaching, a close reading of the Bible and attention to the Christian tradition will reveal passages of Scripture and Christian doctrines particularly John Calvins doctrine of predestinationthat seem to undermine confidence in Gods love for all people. For many theologians, not only in the Reformed tradition, the secret decree of Calvins God to save some and condemn others seems completely to undercut any assurance of salvation and the ability to trust in and worship God. However, pastor and scholar John Calvin confidently spoke of God as a loving Father throughout his teaching and preaching. In Uncovering Calvins God, Forrest H. Buckner unearths Calvins teaching about the God of love who reigns sovereign over predestination. Drawing upon sources from across Calvins corpus, Buckner examines Calvins teaching on the knowledge of God and the doctrine of predestination to provide a more robust and cohesive understanding of Calvins theology, which Buckner then confirms through an extensive examination of Calvins preaching in Geneva. He then offers a critical comparison of Calvins approach with the teaching of Luther, Zwingli, Bullinger, Arminius, and Barth. Using Calvins system as a starting point, this book helps readers perceive the essentials and trade-offs of any doctrine of predestination that takes seriously both the Bible and the loving God revealed in Jesus Christ. Author Biography Forrest H. Buckner is the Storm Family Dean of Spiritual Life, assistant professor of theology, and campus pastor at Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington. Table of Contents Chapter 1: One Disposition or Two? Framing the QuestionChapter 2: The Knowledge of God: Gods Revealed NatureChapter 3: Gods Disposition Toward Humanity in PredestinationChapter 4: Integration: One Disposition and a Two-Fold WillChapter 5: Calvins Preaching: Testing our FindingsChapter 6: Predestination and Gods Love in Recent Calvin ScholarshipChapter 7: Calvin in Dialogue: Placing the MysteryChapter 8: Predestination in the Key of Jesus Christ Review Buckners published dissertation is readable, well-documented, and pastoral in tone. The reader will find in the author a sympathetic listener who is willing to work through the hard questions and provide twenty-first-century guidance based upon the teachings of an earlier pastor.Calvins doctrine of predestination has long received much attention and just as much misinterpretation. Forrest H. Buckner proves that close reading of Calvins texts and careful listening to his sermons brings new perspectives on this topic and helps to better understand the reformer. This book is an important contribution to Calvin research and to theology that wants to be relevant for the church.This is a carefully researched and instructive study on a topic of central importance in Calvins thought. In clear and engaging prose, Buckner reliably guides readers into the heart of Calvins teaching about predestination, the love of God, and Gods disposition toward humanity, and he does so with admirable scholarly fairness and pastoral sensitivity. Long Description Although "God loves you" is a common paraphrase of Christian teaching and preaching, a close reading of the Bible and attention to the Christian tradition will reveal passages of Scripture and Christian doctrines-- particularly John Calvins doctrine of predestination--that seem to undermine confidence in Gods love for all people. For many theologians, not only in the Reformed tradition, the secret decree of Calvins God to save some and condemn others seems completely to undercut any assurance of salvation and the ability to trust in and worship God. However, pastor and scholar John Calvin confidently spoke of God as a loving Father throughout his teaching and preaching. In Uncovering Calvins God, Forrest H. Buckner unearths Calvins teaching about the God of love who reigns sovereign over predestination. Drawing upon sources from across Calvins corpus, Buckner examines Calvins teaching on the knowledge of God and the doctrine of predestination to provide a more robust and cohesive understanding of Calvins theology, which Buckner then confirms through an extensive examination of Calvins preaching in Geneva. He then offers a critical comparison of Calvins approach with the teaching of Luther, Zwingli, Bullinger, Arminius, and Barth. Using Calvins system as a starting point, this book helps readers perceive the essentials and trade-offs of any doctrine of predestination that takes seriously both the Bible and the loving God revealed in Jesus Christ. Review Quote Calvins doctrine of predestination has long received much attention and just as much misinterpretation. Forrest H. Buckner proves that close reading of Calvin Feature 9/3/2020 - Reformations, the podcast for the H. Henry Meeter Center for Calvin Studies, interviewed author Forrest Buckner for an episode entitled "Reformations Conversation: A Talk with Forrest Buckner." Link: Details ISBN1978703848 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Year 2020 ISBN-10 1978703848 ISBN-13 9781978703841 Format Hardcover Language English Pages 238 Author Oliver D. Crisp Short Title Uncovering Calvins God Subtitle John Calvin on Predestination and the Love of God Publication Date 2020-08-20 UK Release Date 2020-08-20 Imprint Lexington Books/Fortress Academic Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2020-08-20 US Release Date 2020-08-20 Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified; Halftones, Black & White including Black & White Photographs DEWEY 230.42 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2020-08-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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