Anyone Can Be Saved: A Defense of "Traditional" Southern Baptist Soteriology

by David L. Allen (Editor), Eric Hankins (Editor), Adam Harwood (Editor)

Overview

Anyone Can Be Saved articulates a biblical-theological explanation of the doctrine of salvation in light of the rise of Calvinistic theology among Southern Baptist churches in the United States. Ten scholars, pastors, and leaders advocate for the ten articles of the Traditional Statement by appealing to Scripture, the Baptist Faith and Message, and a variety of biblical, theological, and philosophical writings. Although many books address the doctrine of salvation, these authors consciously set aside the Calvinist-Arminian presuppositions that have framed this discussion in western theology for centuries. The contributors are unified in their conviction that any person who hears the gospel can be saved, a view that was found among earlier Baptists as well as other Christian groups today. This book is not meant to be the final word on Southern Baptist soteriology, but is offered as a peaceable contribution to the wider conversation on the doctrine of salvation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781498285162
Publisher:	Wipf & Stock Publishers
Publication date:	09/15/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	206
File size:	901 KB

About the Author

David L. Allen (PhD, University of Texas at Arlington) is dean of the School of Preaching at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth. His publications include Hebrews (2010), Lukan Authorship of Hebrews (2010), Text-Driven Preaching (2010), Whosoever Will (2010), 1-3 John (2013), and The Extent of the Atonement (2016).

Eric Hankins (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is pastor of First Baptist Church, Oxford, Mississippi. He is the primary author of A Statement of the Traditional Southern Baptist Understanding of God's Plan of Salvation (2012).

Adam Harwood (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is associate professor of theology, McFarland Chair of Theology, and editor of Journal of Baptist Theology&Ministry at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. His publications include The Spiritual Condition of Infants (2011) and Born Guilty? (2013).
Adam Harwood (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is associate professor of theology, McFarland Chair of Theology, and editor of Journal of Baptist Theology&Ministry at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. His publications include The Spiritual Condition of Infants (2011) and Born Guilty? (2013).

Table of Contents

List of Contributors vii

Introduction Adam Harwood ix

The Current SBC Calvinism Debate: Observations, Clarifications, and Suggestions David L. Allen 1

Savability: Southern Baptists' Core Soteriological Conviction and Contribution Eric Hankins 9

A Statement of the Traditional Southern Baptist Understanding of God's Plan of Salvation Eric Ilankins 16

Commentary on Article 1: The Gospel David Hankins 25

Commentary on Article 2: The Sinfulness of Man Adam Harwood 37

Commentary on Article 3: The Atonement of Christ David L. Allen 55

Commentary on Article 4: The Grace of God Brad Reynolds 66

Commentary on Article 5: The Regeneration of the Sinner Ronnie W. Rogers 77

Commentary on Article 6: Election to Salvation Eric Hankins 90

Commentary on Article 7: The Sovereignty of God Steve W. Lemke 103

Commentary on Article 8: The Free Will of Man Braxton Hunter 119

Commentary on Article 9: The Security of the Believer Steve Horn 133

Commentary on Article 10: The Great Commission Preston Nrx 143

Is the Traditional Statement Semi-Pelagian? Adam Harwood 157

Five Theological Models Relating Determinism, Divine Sovereignty, and Human Freedom Steve W. Lemke 169

Suject Index 179

Name Index 183

Scripture Index 187