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.



Williams is professor of systematic theology at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri.







Robert A. Peterson has taught for many years at various theological seminaries. He has written or edited numerous books with coauthor Christopher W. Morgan, including The Glory of God and other volumes in the Theology in Community series,and Christian Theology: The Biblical Story and Our Faith.



Acknowledgments

1. Introduction

2. Augustine and Pelagius

3. Predestination: Conditional or Unconditional?

4. Perseverance: Uncertain or Certain?

5. Arminius and the Synod of Dort

6. Freedom: Incompatibilist or Compatibilist?

7. Inability: Hypothetical or Actual?

8. Grace: Resistible or Irresistible?

9. Atonement: Governmental or Substitutionary?

Names Index

Subject Index

Scripture Index