The Reign of the Servant Kings: A Study of Eternal Security and the Final Signficance of Man [Paperback]

Joseph C. Dillow (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 672 pages
• Publisher: Schoettle Pub Co; 2nd edition (March 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564530957
• ISBN-13: 978-1564530950
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #747,894 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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36 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive outline of a new theological system, July 11, 1999

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This review is from: The Reign of the Servant Kings: A Study of Eternal Security and the Final Signficance of Man (Paperback)

Outstanding book. Although hefty in size, Dillow has taken on the hefty task of outlining a third system of theology which differs from both Arminianism and Calvinism. This book deserves the highest praise for Dillow's attempt to continue what the reformers began long ago: that is set the gospel free from introspection & doubt and base it on grace through faith alone. The alternative systems hold to such views as conditional security and perseverance in holiness, which cloud the free offer of sonship and undermine assurance. More study is definitely needed to define this system. It seems the greatest weakness of the traditional systems of theology is their failure to incorporate the field of lexical semantics into their exegesis. This Dillow has begun to do and it reveals a refreshing and inspiring look at the New Testament.

The rebuttal to this volume by Crenshaw, as with most lordship salvation proponents, falls short of answering Dillow's exegesis (by simply restating his own position), and continually seeks shelter in "what the reformers have said." At some point, we must set the reformers aside and take a good look at what the Word of God itself is telling us. If this leads to a whole new theological system, then so be it.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding! Must read and implement in your life!, October 29, 1998

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This review is from: The Reign of the Servant Kings: A Study of Eternal Security and the Final Signficance of Man (Paperback)

This is a deeply thoughtful work that will take hours of study to work through. The ideas in this book fill in the missing elements of the "reformation" of the 16th century. I am convinced that if you take the time to study this book, it will help you to grow in God's love.

I am reading it again and doing a group study to push me to a deeper understanding. Praise the Lord for this work!

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every Believer Should Carefully Read This Book, July 6, 2002

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Agent Grant Hawley "Grant" (Salem, OR United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Reign of the Servant Kings: A Study of Eternal Security and the Final Signficance of Man (Paperback)

The Reign of the Servant Kings clears up an endless amount of confusion. Dillow rejects both Calvinist and Arminian views of eternal security and points to Scripture to show that you can indeed know you are saved. Through reading this book, the Word of God sings to me with clarity and purpose in a way it has never before. It was a shock to learn of the overwhelming amount of scripture that is obviously mishandled for the purpose of the pet doctrines of some. Through Dr. Dillow's insights, the security and significance of the believer become tangible, and the Lord is greatly magnified. Read this book immediately and pass it to your brothers and sisters in Christ. It will be an eternal blessing to yourself and to those you love. Do not hesitate, it is well worth your time.