The Potter's Promise: A Biblical Defense of Traditional

The Potter's Promise: A Biblical Defense of Traditional Soteriology

A former Calvinistic Reformed Baptist minister and now Director of Apologetics and Professor of Theology, recounts his theological journey in and out of Calvinism. In so doing, Dr. Flowersâ€™ sets out to help his readers understand a non-Calvinistic â€œTraditionalâ€ Southern Baptist interpretation of the most quoted and relied upon chapters for defending Calvinistic soteriology: Romans 8-9; Ephesians 1 and John 6. "In The Potterâ€™s Promise, Dr. Leighton Flowers reveals, by means of a refreshingly clear and persuasive writing style, the theological and philosophical arguments that compelled him to abandon his previously held Calvinistic convictions. While some Traditionalists have a tendency to avoid certain Bible verses, Dr. Flowers tackles them fearlessly, placing them in their proper context in a manner consistent with the entirety of Godâ€™s Word. Calvinists have sometimes been known to object to Traditional writers and thinkers by making the claim, â€œYou just donâ€™t understand Calvinism.â€ Any such charge leveled against Dr. Flowers rings hollow. Having heard all the arguments Calvinism has to offer, he nevertheless disaffirms it. Every Calvinist needs to read this book to challenge their thinking and consider the other side. Every Traditionalist needs to read this book to become better equipped in defending their own view of salvation doctrine." Â -Dr. Rick Patrick, Executive Director of Connect 316 and Senior Pastor â€œConfused by the issues surrounding Calvinism? Does Romans 9 teach unconditional predestination? Want to cut through some of the red tape? Then read Leightonâ€™s book. He is charitable but gets right to the point, making a strong, biblical case for a God who is glorified by sacrificing Himself for creation and not by sacrificing creation for Himself. He makes a strong case for the God of Jesus Christ.â€ - Austin Fischer, Pastor and Author of Young, Restless, No Longer Reformed. â€œSome passages (especially Romans 9) appear to support Calvinism, but does God really predestine particular persons for heaven or hell? And where is the knowledgeable expositor who also possesses an irenic disposition to answer such critical questions? Leighton Flowers nobly meets these qualifications and approaches the Scripture with a passion for the original language and context. We are all deeply in his debt for teaching us to hear God's Word so much better than we did before this book was written. Highly recommended.â€ -Dr. Malcolm B. Yarnell III, Research Professor of Systematic Theology, Author of God the Trinity: Biblical Portraits and Royal Priesthood in the English Reformation and The Formation of Christian Doctrine "The Potterâ€™s Promise is the fascinating pilgrimage of Leighton Flowers, Director of Apologetics and Youth Evangelism in the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Chronicled here is his journey out of Calvinism and into a New Testament faith through the saving grace of our Lord. This may well be the most important volume published this year for the reading of every young servant of Christ. Do you have the courage to read it?" â€“Dr. Paige Patterson, President of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary â€œHaving vacated theological Geneva after years as one of its finest citizens, Dr. Leighton Flowers is well aware of how to reason like a Calvinist. His masterful treatment of the biblical text, and his philosophically consistent reasoning, is sure to satisfy the pallet of the academically interested. Yet, his accessible writing leads to a rare accomplishment. Lay readers will have no difficulty understanding the Calvinist positions and the best responses to them. Any related bibliography that does not include Dr. Flowers masterful work will, henceforth, surely look odd.â€ â€“ Dr. Braxton Hunter, President of Trinity Seminary
Country USA
Brand Trinity Academic Press
Manufacturer Trinity Academic Press
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780692561843
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Trinity Academic Press
Manufacturer	Trinity Academic Press
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780692561843
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Potter's Promise: A Biblical Defense of Traditional Soteriology

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