Salvation Applied by the Spirit: Union with Christ
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (532 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1433532573 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 464 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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A Comprehensive Look at Union in Christ which struggles to find a specific audience Robert Peterson's Salvation Applied by the Spirit is an exhaustive look at the notion that the work of the Holy Spirit is bringing about union with Christ.The first part of the book is comprised of a comprehensive (to my knowledge) survey of texts related to the notion of being "in the Spirit." Peterson goes across the whole of the biblical witness in order to draw several conclusions, including the notion that being "in Christ" simply is salvation and that this is brought about by union with Christ, which is the work of the Holy Spirit.This first section brings up many intriguing points of inquiry alongside the central theme of un. "Great and extensive introduction to the doctrine of Union with Christ" according to Josh. "Salvation Applied by the Spirit" is the second volume of a projected three-volume work from Robert Peterson. The first volume focuses on the accomplishment of redemption in the work of Christ and the third volume will look at eternal election. This volume focuses on exactly what the title states: the application of salvation by the Spirit. Specifically, it is an extensive, clear, well-argued treatise on the extremely important doctrine of the believer’s union with Christ.The doctrine of union is one over which much ink has been spilt recently(can I say “ink spilt” in 2016?”many pixels manipulated” jus. Jennifer Guo said a excellent, comprehensive introduction to union with Christ but lacks depth and new insight for those familiar with the topic. Union with Christ was integral in the soteriology of the Reformers, and especially that of Calvin. As Marcus Peter Johnson notes in One With Christ, “when Calvin wrote of being united to Christ, he meant that believers are personally joined to the living, incarnate, crucified, resurrected Jesusthis union with Christ, which Calvin described in strikingly graphic and intimate terms, constituted for him the very essence of salvation. To be saved by Christ, Calvin kept insisting, means to be included in the person of Christ. That is what salvation is” (Johnson 1"a excellent, comprehensive introduction to union with Christ but lacks depth and new insight for those familiar with the topic" according to Jennifer Guo. Union with Christ was integral in the soteriology of the Reformers, and especially that of Calvin. As Marcus Peter Johnson notes in One With Christ, “when Calvin wrote of being united to Christ, he meant that believers are personally joined to the living, incarnate, crucified, resurrected Jesusthis union with Christ, which Calvin described in strikingly graphic and intimate terms, constituted for him the very essence of salvation. To be saved by Christ, Calvin kept insisting, means to be included in the person of Christ. That is what salvation is” (Johnson 12, emphasis original). And it wasn't just a heady doctrine, eit. , emphasis original). And it wasn't just a heady doctrine, eit
He is the author and editor of numerous books and articles, including The Glory of God and The Deity of Christ.. Louis, Missouri. Peterson (PhD, Drew University) is professor of systematic theology at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Robert A
Evangelicals are rightly fascinated by this previously neglected doctrine—a doctrine with wide-ranging implications for the whole of Christian theology and the Christian life. Drawing on his extensive teaching and research experience, theologian Robert Peterson has written one of the most comprehensive theological treatments of union with Christ to date, highlighting the Spirit’s crucial role in uniting God to his people.. The doctrine of believers’ union with Christ has undergone a renaissance in recent years
His focus on the work of the Holy Spirit is illuminating and salutary.” —William B. Teachers of theology, ministers, students, and many others will consult Peterson’s impressive work repeatedly. His treatment of union with Christ in the whole biblical story is especially helpful. He has made a significant contribution to the church.”—Robert Letham, Director of Research and Senior Lecturer in Systematic and Historical Theology, Wales Evangelical School of Theology; author, The Holy Trinity and Union with Christ“In this valuable contribution to the growing body of literature on the theme of union with Christ, Robert Peterson skillfully navigates the relevant biblical materials. Evans