Sin and Grace: Evangelical Soteriology in Historical Perspective

by Tony Lane

Publisher:

IVP UK

, 2020

Overview

Tony Lane surveys a wide range of doctrines relating to our experience of God’s gracious salvation. He begins with our need as sinful and fallen people, moves on to consider what is involved in becoming a Christian—majoring on justification (being put right with God)—and concludes with sanctification (living the Christian life). As well as expounding various aspects of these doctrines, Lane introduces their historical roots in classical expositions.

Lane warns that these doctrines are in danger of being lost by significant sectors of evangelicalism, and he explains them clearly. He encourages readers to hold firmly to an evangelical soteriology, having a greater understanding of it and a stronger conviction of its truth, with experience of its application to Christian discipleship.

Key Features

• Encourages readers to hold firmly to an evangelical soteriology
• Examines topics of sanctification and justification
• Surveys a wide range of doctrines relating to our experience of God’s gracious salvation

Praise for the Print Edition

This excellent discussion is both thorough and accessible, seasoned with pithy analogies and illustrations, and tested over decades of teaching. One of the world’s leading Calvin scholars and an authority on the historical debates on justification, Lane has a remarkable depth and breadth of knowledge but uses it judiciously and unobtrusively. Operating clearly within biblical and evangelical parameters he displays independent judgement, cogently presented, but free from anything partisan. For a wide readership beyond the popular level, this is the best single book on sin and grace of which I am aware.

—Robert Letham, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Union School of Theology

Product Details

• Title: Sin and Grace: Evangelical Soteriology In Historical Perspective
• Author: Tony Lane
• Publisher: IVP UK
• Print Publication Date: 2020
• Pages: 368
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Resource ID: LLS:SNGRCHSTPRSPCTV
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-07-07T16:02:08Z

About Tony Lane

Tony Lane is professor of historical theology and director of research at the London School of Theology. He is the author of a number of books, including John Calvin: Student of the Church Fathers, and Justification by Faith in Catholic-Protestant Dialogue.