Why I Am Not an Arminian by Robert A Peterson

Why I Am Not an Arminian by Robert A Peterson

What's wrong with Arminianism?Arminian theology is sweeping through the evangelical churches of North America. While most Arminians are good, sincere, orthodox Christians, authors Robert A. Peterson and Michael D. Williams contend that aspects ofArminian thought are troubling both biblically and theologically. In particular, they argue, Arminians have too lofty a view of human nature and an inadequate understanding of God's sovereign love in Christ.Why I Am Not an Arminian exploresthe biblical, theological and historical background to the Calvinist-Arminian debate. The irenic nature and keen insight of this book will be appreciated by laypeople, pastors and scholars alike.

Michael D. (Michael D.) Williams is a professor of systematic theology at Covenant Theological Seminary (MTS, Harvard Divinity School; MDiv, Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary; PhD, University of Toronto). Before joining the Covenant faculty, he was a six-year professor of theology at Dordt College. Dr. Williams is the author of This World Isn't My Home and coauthor of This World Isn't My Home with Robert A. Why I Am Not an Arminian, by Peterson. His profound works on the essence of theology, theological method, history, and homosexuality have also earned him acclaim.