Faith Comes by Hearing: A Response to Inclusivism by Christopher W. Morgan


Faith Comes by Hearing: A Response to Inclusivism
Title : Faith Comes by Hearing: A Response to Inclusivism
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ISBN : 0830825908
ISBN-10 : 9780830825905
Language : English
Format Type : Paperback
Number of Pages : 272
Publication : First published February 18, 2008

What about those who have never heard? The debate swirls and feelings run deep. What is the fate of the unevangelized? The traditional position--that apart from an explicit faith in Jesus no one is saved--seems to have fallen out of favor with many evangelicals. Here is a passionate but irenic response to the arguments of those who believe that the unevangelized can (or might) be saved apart from knowledge of Jesus Christ. Building on the insights of others, nine scholars introduce readers, even those with little background, to the ongoing discussion. Key questions--Is general revelation sufficient? Are other religions salvific? Do holy pagans exist? Must faith be explicit? Is exclusivism unjust?--are probed and answered from a biblical, theological and historical perspective. The book's positive thrust is summed up by editors Robert Peterson and Christopher Morgan: "God is passionately engaged in gathering people to know, love and worship him from every tribe, language, people and nation. And he has called us to join him on this mission."

Faith Comes by Hearing: A Response to Inclusivism Reviews

  • Marc Sims

    3.5 stars

    A collection of essays from an exclusivist view point (conscious faith in Jesus Christ required for salvation) responding to inclusivism (God can save people outside of hearing the gospel).

    Well I’m provides the best chapter as far as putting forward a compelling theological and biblical argument for why explicit faith in Jesus is necessary. The essay on theodicy was also very good, as well as Schnabel’s on other religions in the first century.

  • Michael DeBusk

    This is a series of essays responding to soteriological inclusivism. The essays are a mixed bag with quite a bit of repetition. Some excellent contributions (especially Strange and Schnabel) follow after a rough start.

  • Joe Valenti

    Could this have been shorter? Yes!

    Was it helpful? Yes.

    I specifically appreciated the focus on how exclusivity fuels Christian mission.

  • Daniel Scheiderer

    This book is an absolute powerhouse in destroying the case for inclusivism