In this book, Roger Olson sets forth classical Arminian theology and addresses the myriad misunderstandings and misrepresentations of it through the ages. Irenic yet incisive, Olson argues that classical Arminian theology has a rightful place in the evangelical church because it maintains deep roots within Reformational theology, even though it maintains important differences from Calvinism.

Myths addressed include:



- Myth 1: Arminian Theology Is the Opposite of Calvinist/Reformed Theology

- Myth 2: A Hybrid of Calvinism and Arminianism Is Possible

- Myth 3: Arminianism Is Not an Orthodox Evangelical Option

- Myth 4: The Heart of Arminianism Is Belief in Free Will

- Myth 5: Arminian Theology Denies the Sovereignty of God

- Myth 6: Arminianism Is a Human-Centered Theology

- Myth 7: Arminianism Is Not a Theology of Grace

- Myth 8: Arminians Do Not Believe in Predestination

- Myth 9: Arminian Theology Denies Justification by Grace Alone Through Faith Alone

- Myth 10: All Arminians Believe in the Governmental Theory of the Atonement



Roger E. Olson (PhD, Rice University) is professor of theology at George W. Truett Theological Seminary of Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He is the author of The Story of Christian Theology: Twenty Centuries of Tradition Reform, The Mosaicof Christian Belief: Twenty Centuries of Unity Diversity and Arminian Theology: Myths and Realities (all InterVarsity Press).



Preface

Introduction: A Primer on Arminianism



Myth 1: Arminian Theology Is the Opposite of Calvinist/Reformed Theology

Myth 2: A Hybrid of Calvinism and Arminianism Is Possible

Myth 3: Arminianism Is Not an Orthodox Evangelical Option

Myth 4: The Heart of Arminianism Is Belief in Free Will

Myth 5: Arminian Theology Denies the Sovereignty of God

Myth 6: Arminianism Is a Human-Centered Theology

Myth 7: Arminianism Is Not a Theology of Grace

Myth 8: Arminians Do Not Believe in Predestination

Myth 9: Arminian Theology Denies Justification by Grace Alone Through Faith Alone

Myth 10: All Arminians Believe in the Governmental Theory of the Atonement



Conclusion: Rules of Engagement for Evangelical Calvinists and Arminians



Name Index

Subject Index