Vital Theological Issues: Examining Enduring Issues of Theology
Overview
The real tests of one's theological understanding are the tough questions faced by pastors, teachers, missionaries and Christian leaders. Vital Theological issues: Examining Enduring Issues of Theology draws upon the insights and study of leading evangelical scholars and writers to address enduring theological questions. Included are articles by Lewis Sperry Chafer, J. Ronald Blue, John F. Walvoord, Charles C. Ryrie, and Roy B. Zuck.
Discussions in this volume include:
- "If God is in control, why should I pray?"
- "What difference does it make that Jesus was sinless?"
- "Can a person be saved who has never heard of Jesus?"
- "Has Lordship salvation really been taught throughout Christian history?"
Top Highlights
“If God is sovereign, why should Christians pray? This is one of the perennial questions inquiring Christian minds often reflect on or by which they are troubled. If God is sovereign, is not prayer a superfluous activity, or at best an exercise in meditation or some form of inspiring soliloquy? The question of the tension between solicitations to prayer and the presupposition of absolute sovereignty is but a harbinger of numerous other difficulties with the doctrine of prayer. Does prayer limit sovereignty? Does God change His mind? Is it possible that one’s will can prevail over God’s will? Is God obligated to answer prayer?” (Page 11)
“Third, the Law was given to reveal the standard of holiness required of those in fellowship with a holy God. I” (Page 176)
“Over the years the theological journal Bibliotheca Sacra has addressed numerous doctrinal subjects of concern not only to theologians but also to laypersons—to all individuals interested in knowing the teachings of Scripture, God’s authoritative Word, and how those truths relate to life.” (Page 9)
“First, it was given to reveal the holiness of God. Peter wrote in 1 Peter 1:15, ‘But like the Holy One who called you, you yourselves also be holy in all your behavior, because it is written, ‘You should be holy; for I am holy.’ ’” (Page 176)
“This issue is not whether Christians should produce good works. The issue is whether those good works have decisive value in determining whether individuals are saved.” (Page 162)
Product Details
- Title: Vital Theological Issues: Examining Enduring Issues of Theology
- Author: Roy B. Zuck
- Publisher: Kregel
- Publication Date: 1994
- Pages: 293
Roy Zuck (1932–2013) always had a passion for solid, Bible-based publications in the realm of Christian youth ministry education. Zuck attended Biola University and served there as president of the student council. Zuck also attended Dallas Theological Seminary.
Zuck spent 14 years in the publishing business and then, in 1973, returned to Dallas Theological Seminary where he taught for more than 23 years. He served as assistant academic dean, associate professor of Bible exposition, academic dean, department chairman, and senior professor of Bible Exposition.
Zuck authored and wrote over 100 books including more than 70 books on Christian education and Bible exposition. His publications include editing Bibliotheca Sacra, Roy Zuck Vital Issues Series, and Biblical Counseling for Today.