The God Who Risks: A Theology of Divine Providence

by John Sanders

Overview

If God is all-knowing and all-powerful, can he in any way be vulnerable to his creation? Can God be in control of anything at all if he is not constantly in control of everything? John Sanders says yes to both of these questions. In The God Who Risks, he mounts a careful and challenging argument for positive answers to both of these profound theological questions. In this thoroughly revised edition, Sanders clarifies his position and responds to his critics. His book will not only contribute to serious ongoing theological discussion but will enlighten pastors and laypersons who struggle with questions about suffering, evil and human free will.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780830828371
Publisher:	InterVarsity Press
Publication date:	05/25/2007
Edition description:	Second Edition, Revised, Second Edition
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

John Sanders (Th.D., University of South Africa) is Professor of Religion at Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. He has edited and written several books, including No Other Name: An Investigation into the Destiny of the Unevangelized. Three of his previous book projects have received Christianity Today Book Awards.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
1. Introduction
2. Theological Ground Rules
3. Old Testament Materials for a Relational View of Providence Involving Risk
4. New Testament Materials for a Relational View of Providence Involving Risk
5. Divine Relationality in the Christian Tradition
6. Risk and the Divine Character
7. The Nature of Divine Sovereignty
8. Applications to the Christian Life
9. Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Name and Subject Index
Scripture Index

What People are Saying About This

Walter Brueggemann

Dr. Sanders has waded into a deep theological issue with great learning matched by immense pastoral sensitivity. This book is an important act of courage that invites readers to new, courageous thinking.

Stephen C. Evans

Motivated by a deep desire to be faithful to biblical revelation. . . evidences a rare combination of philosophical clarity and biblical and theological erudition. Many will find things to disagree with in this book, but everyone should agree that it has significantly raised the level of discussion.

Editorial Reviews

"[The God Who Risks is] a major contribution to the dialogue between biblical and philosophical theology. John Sanders argues persuasively for belief in the God who risks and shows in detail that this view—in contrast to belief in the no-risk God—is consonant with the biblical tradition, conceptually coherent and able to account for the Christian life as a life of personal fellowship with God."

VINCENT BRÜMMER

"[The God Who Risks is] a major contribution to the dialogue between biblical and philosophical theology. John Sanders argues persuasively for belief in the God who risks and shows in detail that this view--in contrast to belief in the no-risk God--is consonant with the biblical tradition, conceptually coherent and able to account for the Christian life as a life of personal fellowship with God."

VINCENT BRÜMMER, emeritus professor in philosophy of religion, University of Utrecht

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