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  • Publisher: Athanasius Press (June 18, 2014)
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5.0 out of 5 starsGet it First Hand
By Keith R. Ghormley on September 15, 2004
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There has been some strong reaction in Reformed churches about the recent Pastors Conferences at the Auburn Avenue Presbyterian Church in Monroe, Louisiana. Those who sound the alarm say the conference speakers have crossed the line in serious ways, and should be rebuked for their errant teaching. Those who have spoken at the conferences insist that their critics have generally not shown a clear understanding of what has been said and taught, are too quick to label them as "sacramentalists", and wrongly conflate their teaching with the New Perspective on Paul or other controversial schools of thought. In this book the conference participants present their cases so that those who are wondering what the controversy is about will be able to consider what these men have to say first-hand. Personally, I don't see how anyone who is concerned about the Auburn Avenue conferences can read these essays and still be on the warpath. You may disagree. But who can seriously claim that such teaching must absolutely put these men outside the pale of Reformed orthodoxy? These essays are well-reasoned, Biblically sound, solidly Reformed, and full of insight and understanding that will help the church be all that the Lord Jesus has called her to be.
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5.0 out of 5 starsStimulating collection of essays
By P. Duggan on September 15, 2004
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I found this collection of essays on a locus of topics like the covenant, sacraments, and the objectivity of salvation to be refreshing and exegetically based. James B. Jordan's essay developing the themes of maturity from Genesis 2 and 3 is worth the price of the book. It is on the field of exegesis of texts like John 15 and Genesis 2 and 1 Corinithians 10 that the discussion should really focus, and this book lays the groundwork for that discussion.

Highly stimulating. Even if you disagree with some of the essays (as I do), you should find food for thought. An excellent book for anyone who wonders why so many times Reformed theology offers excuses or special pleading about the way the Bible itself sometimes speaks of salvation on sacrmantal efficacy.

Paranoia about the "trajectory" this book's writers are on should be avoided. What they say is what they say, and the "catholicism" promoted is nothing other than that of the Apostles' Creed.

Those who think John Murray's booklet on the Free Offer of the Gospel was a sop to Arminians will not like this book. Those who are followers of gnostic mystical occultists who they claim to be Calvinists definitely won't like this book.
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5.0 out of 5 starsAn invaluable collection of insightful essays
By Mr. Alastair J. Roberts on September 16, 2004
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Having already purchased and read 'The Auburn Avenue Theology: Pros and Cons' I wondered whether there was much that this book could contribute to the ongoing debate over the 'Federal Vision' theology. My initial doubts were soon set to rest when I started to read the book. There is a lot of original material here. My copy has already received its fair share of underlining and is beginning to manifest the evidence of extensive use.

'The Federal Vision' includes nine essays from eight different contributors. The careful reader will find much rewarding and valuable material in these pages. Two essays in particular stand out - James Jordan's essay on merit and maturity and Peter Leithart's essay on justification. Jordan's essay alone is well worth the price of the book.

Many of the critics of the 'Federal Visionists' will do well to observe the thoughtful and constructive theological work that is displayed in various portions of this volume. This constructive work seems to be indicative of a wish on the part of the participants in this movement to avoid become trapped in the sterility of an entrenched position. This volume consists of a number of distinct voices within an ongoing debate; anyone expecting to find a definitive presentation of THE Federal Vision theology will, I believe, be disappointed. The attentive reader will soon appreciate that the various contributing authors to this volume do not form a homogenous group. What they hold in common is a commitment to the Word of God, a love for the historic Reformed faith and a desire to address certain problems that they perceive in many forms of modern Reformed theology and practice. The result is a book that will challenge preconceptions and stimulate people to think.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsAn important contribution to an intense discussion
By Timothy Gallant on June 29, 2005
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First, as an aside, I find it fascinating to note that of the earlier reviewers who assigned one star to this book and slammed it, none of them gave any indication of having read it. Fascinating.

Anyway: the term "Federal Vision" was borrowed from the name of a conference given a few years ago in Monroe, LA. It was not used as a basis to name a movement, but as a reminder of the covenantal vision of the fathers of the Reformed faith.

In this book, you will find a great deal of three things: historical work, pastoral theology, and exegetical/biblical-theological reflection.

1. Historical work. On this, see especially Mark Horne's essay, showing the robust view of the Lord's Supper that was espoused by the early generations of the Reformed, as well as Rich Lusk's careful and insightful review of the trend away from the significance of paedobaptism as an outcome of the revivalism engendered by the two Great Awakenings.

2. Pastoral theology. John Barach's essay ("Covenant and Election"), for example, essentially amounts to a plea to employ the biblical language and form of address in speaking to the people of God, rather than (as is all too commonly done) putting that language to death with a thousand qualifications, so that its biblical "punch" is virtually lost altogether.

3. Stimulating and important exegetical and biblical-theological reflection. Peter Leithart's essay, "Judge Me, O God," is alone worth the price of the book. In this essay, Leithart digs deeply into the Old Testament to provide the conceptual setting for the New Testament theme of justification.Read more ›
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3.0 out of 5 starsGood, but a few complaints

Over all this book is good and important. BUT, many of the essays were repetitive.

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Published on May 20, 2005 by ofs guy
5.0 out of 5 starsChallenging - worth every nickel

I'm just a layman and not a theologian, but I believe that the paper by James B. Jordan included here is worth the price of the book alone. Read more

Published on November 17, 2004 by Peter323
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There is a big storm of controversy surrounding some of the things these authors propose, but so many folks are drawing firm conclusions without actually reading what these men... Read more

Published on November 17, 2004 by James
1.0 out of 5 starsNo vision

The various authors consistently demonstrate a deep mis(or non)-understaning of the faith. Regeneration by external ritual baptism is empty. Read more

Published on October 10, 2004 by ingrid888
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It will profit the reader of this work to know that the writers of this book and their program are highly controversial in their own Reformed circles. Read more

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