How Sovereign Is God? A Non-Partisan Exploration
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
In How Sovereign Is God?, Jon K. Newton challenges common assumptions about God’s sovereignty and the implications for our lives and tries to steer a fresh path in the midst of all the controversies that surround this topic. This book’s approach is based on biblical theology that interacts with whole passages and stories in Scripture rather than just prooftexts. How Sovereign Is God? also provides an insightful discussion of the theological issues involved (such as election and foreknowledge) and thought-provoking ideas for how a solid view of divine sovereignty can help us live as Christians today.
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- Challenges common assumptions and controversies surrounding divine sovereignty.
- Utilizes a biblical theology approach that engages with whole passages.
- Explores complex theological issues like election and foreknowledge.
How Sovereign Is God? is a biblical theology of providence. Newton, an experienced New Testament scholar, is well equipped for the task as is evident in his careful biblical engagement. How Sovereign Is God? addresses the difficult questions while avoiding prepackaged answers, and it is written in dialogue with a breadth of scholarship, from open theists to Calvinists (and Calvin), and from Pentecostal theologians to Karl Barth. Rather than batting for a particular team, Newton agrees with authors from across the theological spectrum, at different times, based on the merit of their insight rather than partisan loyalties. When necessary, Newton is not afraid to appeal to mystery rather than import ready-made answers that do not quite fit the biblical evidence. This book is refreshing, honest, thoughtful, informative, broad in scope, and accessible.
——Adam Dodds, Lecturer in Systematic Theology, Alphacrucis University College, Australia
Why do bad things happen when a supposedly omnipotent and benevolent God is in control? Refusing to shy away from this perennially vexing question, Jon Newton responds in this book with scriptural rigor, Pentecostal commitment, and practical wisdom. You may disagree with his exegesis; you may not share his theological commitments. But his interweaving of bible, theology, and pastoral experience culminates in an important—and highly readable—contribution to this most troubling of questions. Tolle lege!
——Mark R. Lindsay, Joan F.W. Munro Professor of Historical Theology, Trinity College Theological School, University of Divinity, Australia
- Title: How Sovereign Is God? A Non-Partisan Exploration
- Authors: Jon K. Newton, Barry Chant
- Publisher: Resource Publications
- Print Publication Date: 2025
- Logos Release Date: 2025
- Pages: 398
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
- ISBNs: 9798385245895, 9798385245871, 9798385245888
- Resource ID: LLS:9798385245895
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-12-23T14:34:36Z