A Classical Response to Relational Theism

by Brian J Orr, Paul Helm (Foreword by)

Overview

The classical doctrine of God expresses that the God of the Bible is triune, a se, simple, immutable, impassible, eternal, and the sovereign Lord over his creation, which he created from himself. Modern streams of theology, within the evangelical circle, continue to promote a doctrine of God that sharply contrasts the classical view—the traditional view of God in Christian theism. Therefore, a critical response to such a theology is needed. This study is a comprehensive analysis and sustained critique of Thomas Jay Oord's open/relational doctrine of God. Oord's model substitutes process metaphysics for classical metaphysics, while attempting to retain foundational Christian doctrines that were established within a classical metaphysical framework.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666710625
Publisher:	Pickwick Publications
Publication date:	02/17/2022
Series:	Journey Through the Bible
Pages:	228
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.48(d)

About the Author

Brian J. Orr (PhD, London School of Theology) is a pastor at Sovereign Way Christian Church in Hesperia, California.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“In this exemplary and instructive book, Brian Orr undertakes a theological conversation of the utmost importance. The reality of God’s goodness and love—supremely revealed by Christ’s Pasch—is paramount for Orr’s interlocutor, Thomas Oord. The question consists in how best to articulate this divine love in accordance with Scripture. We have Orr to thank for laying out the issues so lucidly, and for retrieving resources from the Christian tradition that have so much to offer.”

—Matthew Levering, Mundelein Seminary



“Much contemporary theology, including evangelical theology, argues that the classic understanding of God is not in accord with the Bible. Brian Orr, in this significant volume, not only decisively refutes such a notion but also admirably and creatively demonstrates the truth and beauty of the classical understanding of God as a Trinity of persons. Orr has done evangelical Christians a great service, as well as the whole of the Christian academy.”

—Thomas G. Weinandy, author of Does God Change?

Editorial Reviews

In this exemplary and instructive book, Brian Orr undertakes a theological conversation of the utmost importance. The reality of God’s goodness and love—supremely revealed by Christ’s Pasch—is paramount for Orr’s interlocutor, Thomas Oord. The question consists in how best to articulate this divine love in accordance with Scripture. We have Orr to thank for laying out the issues so lucidly, and for retrieving resources from the Christian tradition that have so much to offer.”

—Matthew Levering, Mundelein Seminary



“Much contemporary theology, including evangelical theology, argues that the classic understanding of God is not in accord with the Bible. Brian Orr, in this significant volume, not only decisively refutes such a notion but also admirably and creatively demonstrates the truth and beauty of the classical understanding of God as a Trinity of persons. Orr has done evangelical Christians a great service, as well as the whole of the Christian academy.”

—Thomas G. Weinandy, author of Does God Change?

From the Publisher