Free Grace Soteriology, rev. ed.

by David R. Anderson

Publisher:

Grace Theology Press

, 2012

Overview

While nearly all branches of Christianity would lay claim to grace as the primary foundation for our future in heaven, there is a wide divergence of opinion on just what that means.

The understanding of grace among different factions within Christianity depends heavily on one’s understanding of justification, regeneration, sanctification, repentance, faith, and other biblical topics presented in this book. The author holds that grace is free, not in the sense of being cheap or easy, but as a free gift (Ephesians 2:9) with no strings attached, in contrast to Arminian or Calvinist soteriologies, which add requirements on the “front end” and “back end” of salvation. The Free Grace position, a biblical alternative to these systems of soteriology, is presented as a corollary of dispensationalism, affirming that God’s “so great salvation” is absolutely free.

In the Logos edition of Free Grace Soteriology, you get easy access to Scripture texts and to a wealth of other resources in your digital library. Hovering over Scripture references links you instantly to the verse you’re looking for, and with a wealth of other tools from Logos, you can delve into your study of salvation like never before!

Key Features

• Discusses “Free Grace” soteriology
• Reflects the continuity of God’s plan of salvation in progressive revelation
• Offers suggestions for further reading
• Includes Scripture and subject indexes for cross-referencing

Contents

• The Meaning of Soteriology
• The Sinfulness of Man
• Salvation in the Old Testament
• The Cross of Jesus Christ
• Justification
• The Order of Salvation (“Ordo Salutis”)
• Repentance
• Faith
• Eternal Security
• Assurance of Salvation
• Regeneration
• Lordship Salvation
• Infants and “Heathen”
• Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility

Top Highlights

“suzerain sovereignly initiated the relationship and he maintained it” (Page 146)

“In good exegesis, the parts must add up to the whole, and then the whole will help us understand the parts (this is called the hermeneutical circle).” (Page 5)

“A free gift has no strings attached on the front end (or it becomes a wage) and no strings attached on the back end (or it is a bribe).” (Page x)

“The Greek word for ‘salvation’ is σωτηρία or sōtēria. The Greek word for ‘to save’ is σωζω or sōzō.” (Page 2)

“Biblical Theology. Whereas the latter takes a specific book and tries to determine the theology taught in that book, the former tries to take into account the entire teaching of God’s Word on a particular doctrine. We might call Biblical Theology the ‘worm’s view’ and Systematic Theology the ‘bird’s view.’” (Page 1)

Product Details

• Title: Free Grace Soteriology
• Author: David R. Anderson
• Editor: James S. Reitman
• Edition: Revised
• Publisher: Grace Theology Press
• Publication Date: 2013
• Pages: 416

About David R. Anderson

David R. Anderson has pastored in the Houston area for 30 years, helping to plant eight churches. Anderson served as the senior pastor at Faith Bible Church in The Woodlands, Texas, for 18 years. During that time he also served as an adjunct professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, teaching in three different departments: Greek New Testament, Bible Exposition, and Theology. He has been an adjunct professor for Jordan Evangelical Theological Seminary and taught graduate courses in several other foreign countries. Anderson was the founder and president of the Greater Houston Bible Church Association—a cooperative effort of churches in the association to reach greater Houston with the gospel. Anderson is also one of the founders of the Free Grace Alliance, and founder and president of Grace School of Theology—a Houston-based seminary with teaching locations throughout the state of Texas and online. In addition to his presidential responsibilities, Anderson teaches at Grace in the areas of theology and biblical languages. He is also the author of Free Grace Soteriology.