Most Moved Mover: A Theology of God's Openness

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In 1994, Clark Pinnock along with four other scholars published The Openness of God, which set out a new evangelical vision of God-one centered on his open, relational, and responsive love for creation. Since then, the nature of God has been widely discussed throughout the evangelical community. Now, Pinnock returns with Most Moved Mover to once again counter the classical, deterministic view of God, and defend the relationality and openness of God.

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Overview

In 1994, Clark Pinnock along with four other scholars published The Openness of God, which set out a new evangelical vision of God-one centered on his open, relational, and responsive love for creation. Since then, the nature of God has been widely discussed throughout the evangelical community. Now, Pinnock returns with Most Moved Mover to once again counter the classical, deterministic view of God, and defend the relationality and openness of God.

This engaging defense of openness theology begins with an analysis of the current debate, followed by an explanation of the misconceptions about openness theology, and a delineation of areas of agreement between classical and openness theologians.

Most Moved Mover is for all evangelicals, regardless of their viewpoint, as it lays out the groundwork for future discussions of the open view of God.

"The church and her mission cannot be more dynamic than her doctrine of God. Here is a theology for church renewal, a compelling call for an amicable conversation among evangelicals about the truly transcendent God who is said to choose significant involvement in the life of creation. Clark Pinnock offers the conversation a fresh divine-involvement focus, rejecting the concern of some that this path is theologically dangerous. To the contrary, it may be the best way to honor biblical revelation and highlight God's relational nature and creative love. These pages represent Pinnock's matured thought on relational theism. Let the conversation proceed!"
-Barry L. Callen, Anderson University


Clark H. Pinnock
(Ph.D., University of Manchester) is professor of Christian interpretation at McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton, Ontario, where he has taught since 1977. One of the most creative evangelical theologians of our day, he has authored, edited, or coauthored fifteen books, including More than One Way and Flame of Love.

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Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly
One of the hottest topics among Christian intellectuals in the last few years has been "open theology" essentially, the theory that God has not irrevocably fixed the future. Evangelical theologian Clark Pinnock got the conversation started in 1994 with The Openness of God, which proposed that God responds to humanity's actions in an open, relational way. Pinnock fires another shot in the debate with Most Moved Mover: A Theology of God's Openness, which fleshes out the open view of God, traces it back to the Bible and the early church, and just as importantly responds to critics. Open theology, Pinnock explains, "asks us to imagine a response-able and self-sacrificing God of changeable faithfulness and vulnerable power." This is a well-reasoned and passionate defense. Your move, traditionalists. (Aug.) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780801022906
  • Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
  • Publication date: 10/1/2001
  • Series: The Didsbury Lectures , #2000
  • Pages: 218
  • Sales rank: 988,494
  • Product dimensions: 6.00 (w) x 9.00 (h) x 0.46 (d)

Meet the Author

Clark H. Pinnock (1937-2010) was professor of theology at McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton, Ontario. He received his PhD from the University of Manchester and authored, edited, or coauthored more than twenty books, including More Than One Way and The Openness of God.
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Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
1. The Self-revelation of God in Jesus Christ
2. Overcoming a Pagan Inheritance
3. The Metaphysics of Love
4. The Existential Fit
Conclusion
Selected Bibliography
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