Life in the Son [Paperback]

Robert Shank (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1989

A penetrating study of all the New Testament Scriptures on the doctrine of perseverance that challenges the doctrine of eternal security.

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About the Author

Dr. Robert Shank is known internationally among Bible scholars for his significant books in the field of biblical theology, which are used in seminaries and colleges of many denominations. He has been preaching and teaching in the pulpit, classroom, and visiting lectureships for over fifty years and his writings have been viewed as a major doctrinal contribution to the Church.

Product Details

• Paperback: 380 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers; 2 edition (September 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556610912
• ISBN-13: 978-1556610912
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #275,822 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Set me straight, March 4, 2005

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Brian Hulett "okierazorbacker2" (Oinklahoma) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Life in the Son (Paperback)

I had personally misinterpreted many passages of Scripture on the subject of Eternal Security for many years until a friend recommended this book. Wow. Dr. Shank gives a most thorough and in fact exhaustive study, dressing down every one of my misunderstandings and showing that I was often failing to see the trees for the forest. His point ultimately is not that we must earn our salvation, of course, but that there can come a point where we can reject the gift God has given. This falls under the same heading as the "unpardonable sin" in that it takes quite a bit to get there, but once there it is impossible to renew (Hebrews 6).

"Life In the Son" is not a breezy read; it is for the serious student of theology and Biblical doctrine. While the saved person will persevere regardless of his/her understanding of this doctrine, there are many baby Christians who are led into misunderstanding and thus into license. For their sake it is critical that we be doctrinally correct, espeically those of us who teach, whether in Bible school, our children, or babes in Christ. No matter what you've read on this topic, don't think you have it settled until you've read "Life In the Son."

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for any Theologians Library!, April 15, 2002

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Sterling McPherson (Spokane, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Life in the Son (Paperback)

Absolutely wonderful! This book was tremendously helpful for me as I wrestled with the question of eternal security. If anyone is seeking objective truth within the Scriptures, this is it. A book has not been written as clearly and profoundly as this. After reading this book it was clear what the Scriptures teach. An excellent book for anyone who is willing to be humble enough and accept truth. You cannot question his conclusions simply because he sticks to what the Word of God says in it's original context and language.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent treatment of the doctrine of eternal security, December 15, 2007

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Sam M. Tannenbaum "Sam" (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Life in the Son (Paperback)

Dr. Shank gives an erudite, compelling (and in my opinion, correct) treatment of the doctrine of eternal security, which is so tightly bound up in the tenets of strict reformed theology. The beauty of the book is that he relies so heavily on scripture to back his points up. In a nutshell, he rejects the doctrine; if you want to know why, you need to read it (or at least see what he does with the scriptures traditionally used to support the notion). If not, please be intellectually honest and don't assert that you know why his conclusion is wrong, having never heard his argument. Highly recommended, for proponents of the doctrine, and opponents as well.