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The actual life and teaching of Jacobus Arminius are often unknown or misunderstood. Answers beyond a basic caricature can be elusive. In 40 Questions About Arminianism, however, J. Matthew Pinson combines solid historical research with biblical and doctrinal precision to address the following questions and more:

Who was Jacobus Arminius?
How has the church interpreted God's desire that everyone be saved?
How is Arminianism different from Calvinism?
Can one be both Reformed and Arminian?
What is "universal enabling grace"?
What do Arminians mean by "free will"?
Do Arminians believe that God predestines individuals to salvation?
Is it possible for a Christian to apostatize?

An accessible question-and-answer format helps readers pursue the issues that interest them most, with additional resources available at 40questions.net. Questins regarding historical backgrounds and the Bible encourage a broad understanding of historic and contemporary Arminianism.

". . . the best resource in print that provides trustworthy insight into a comparison of Arminianism and Calvinism . . . the most comprehensive book available on the essentials of Arminian theology." --W. Stephen Gunter, Duke Divinity School

"Anyone who wants to be thoroughly informed about Arminianism must read 40 Questions About Arminianism." --Roger E. Olson, Baylor University

"40 Questions About Arminianism may well rank as the best available exposition of evangelical Arminianism . . . a gracious and profoundly learned response to the biblical Calvinism that I embrace." --Michael A. G. Haykin, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

"40 Questions About Arminianism conveys a beautiful irenic tone." --Timothy Tennent, Asbury Theological Seminary

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“Scholarly in its technical foundations of theology and history, but written in language accessible to lay reader and scholar alike, this book is the best resource in print that provides trustworthy insight into a comparison of Arminianism and Calvinism. Scholars will admire the full footnoting of all sources, and lay readers will appreciate that technical language is avoided but explicated when needed. Pinson knows full-well that there is no such thing as a single homogenous phenomenon of either Arminianism or Calvinism. This is where Pinson shines the brightest. He carefully guides the reader through nuanced differences and emphases, but he also honestly sets forth his own position on challenging differences. The careful reader will discern that Pinson is consequential in his pursuit, which means that no detail of difference is too small to set out. Simply put: this is the most comprehensive book available on the essentials of Arminian theology. The beauty of the book is that Pinson fulfills the ideal dialectic that he set out in his Introduction. He has produced an irenic apologetic for which Arminius himself would issue high praise. The spirit of Arminius shines through.” -- W. Stephen Gunter ― Research Professor Emeritus, Duke Divinity School Published On: 2022-01-14

“Matthew Pinson in 40 Questions About Arminianism has beautifully recaptured the classic question-answer format which framed the great historic theologies of the past in order to present the distinctives of Arminian theology and thought to a new generation. Rather than dividing Christians into theological camps, Pinson conveys a beautiful irenic tone, helping inform fellow brothers and sisters in Christ about many of the frequently misunderstood features of the great tapestry which makes up Christian theology.” -- Timothy Tennent ― President and Professor of World Christianity, Asbury Theological Seminary Published On: 2022-01-14

“Matthew Pinson displays a broad and deep understanding of Arminius’s theology, classical ‘Reformed Arminianism,’ and varieties of Calvinism. Here he ably answers questions about classical ‘Reformed Arminianism’ and demonstrates how it differs from both Calvinism and Wesleyan Arminianism. At the same time, in very irenic tones, Pinson acknowledges and celebrates areas of agreement between these lines of Protestant Christian theology. The novel contribution of this book is the author’s insightful discussion of how Arminianism can be ‘Reformed.’ According to him, and I agree, classical Arminianism is a branch of the broad Reformed tradition even though Wesleyans are also Arminians. Although he does not mention this ‘fun fact,’ the original Arminian denomination, the Remonstrant Brotherhood of the Netherlands, is a charter member of the World Communion of Reformed Churches. That fact supports his theological argument for Reformed Arminianism. Anyone who wants to be thoroughly informed about Arminianism and also entertained in the process must read 40 Questions About Arminianism.” -- Roger E. Olson ― Professor of Christian Theology and Holder of the Foy Valentine Chair in Christian Ethics, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University Published On: 2022-01-14

“Matthew Pinson has surely produced what may well rank as the best available exposition of evangelical Arminianism. I found the book enormously helpful in tracing the Arminian vision from the vantage point of Scripture, theology, and history. And while I remain unconvinced by his argument in a number of places, his book is a gracious and profoundly learned response to the biblical Calvinism that I embrace. In fact, reading it was not only a learning experience―it was a joyful exercise!” -- Michael A. G. Haykin ― FRHistS, Chair and Professor of Church History, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Published On: 2022-01-30

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J. Matthew Pinson has been president of Welch College in Gallatin, Tennessee, for twenty years and previously served as a pastor of churches in Alabama, Connecticut, and Georgia. He holds a master's degree from Yale University and a doctorate from Vanderbilt University and is the author or editor of ten books, including Arminian and Baptist: Explorations in a Theological Tradition.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kregel Academic (April 19, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0825446856
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0825446856
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.19 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.72 x 9 inches

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J. Matthew Pinson is president of Welch College in Nashville, Tennessee. Prior to that he served as a pastor of churches in Alabama, Connecticut, and Georgia. He has received bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of West Florida, a master's degree from Yale, and a doctorate from Vanderbilt. His primary interests are historical theology, the intersection of ecclesiology and cultural studies, higher education, and leadership. He lives with his wife, Melinda, and their children, Anna and Matthew, in Nashville.

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J. D. Gallé

Turn, and Unlearn Your Calvinistic Ways!

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Pinson patiently (and non-polemically) presents forty answers to theological enquirers as to why, if one has not already, persons should reconsider Calvinism (especially in its stricter or higher form) and adopt Arminianism as a more scripturally accurate system of theology.

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David K. Potete

Excellent Presentation of Arminian Theology

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 5, 2023

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Great resource to learn what classical Arminians believe and what Arminius himself believed. Love the format. Concise yet robust in answering each of the 40 questions. So good that I also bought it in Logos! Keep writing Dr. Pinson.

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Pastor Mike

Incredible valuable resource. Even more valuable in Logos software.

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Thank you Dr. Pinson for this incredible work. Thoroughly covers a vast amount of material while maintaining an easy to follow format. The tone of the book is outstanding. Pinson clearly lays out a reformed Arminian theology without attacking those who differ from his perspective. So incredibly valuable that I added the digital copy to my Bible software after reading the print addition.

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The Best Current Work on Arminianism!

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I'm currently reading through this (though hopping around quite a bit), but Dr. Pinson's work is the best current work on Arminianism to date. He makes a strong case for Reformation Arminianism, and contrast it well with Wesleyan Arminianism and of course Calvinism. I don't agree with him on all points (eternal security being one), but I strongly recommend this if you wish to study Arminius and what he actually taught as well as a through case for evangelical Arminian theology from a Free-Will Baptist perspective. Great work!

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Once again Dr. Pinson delivers a Reformed Arminian perspective articulating the Arminian view from the original teachings of Arminius himself.

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Brian

A careful treatment of a controversial subject

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 8, 2022

I’m not sure that there has been a more divisive subject in Evangelical Christianity over the last few decades than that of Calvinism and Arminianism. It has resulted in a veritable “Corinthian” standoff, with some chanting “I am of Calvin,” others hollering “I am of Arminius,” and another group standing in the middle piously chanting “we just follow the Bible.” This debate has been characterized by a lack of informed dialogue, mischaracterizations, and plenty of burned strawmen. As a result, there is baggage weighing down almost any term associated with this argument. Walking into a church and yelling “God is sovereign over everything!” might just be the theological version of yelling “fire” in a crowded theater.

Amid the yelling, poor exegesis, and emotional argumentation, we need some careful conversations about these issues. We need scholars who lean to one side or the other to contribute to a theological discussion about the relevant texts and theological issues facing Calvinists, Arminians, and “Biblicists.” Matthew Pinson helps this conversation tremendously. My first clue that this was going to be a good book was when I saw that Michael Haykin had written an endorsement. When you can get someone who disagrees with you to give a glowing review of something you’ve written about the very subject matter you disagree over, you have accomplished something.

Pinson’s book is well laid out. The “40 Question” format serves his purpose well in that he does not need to flesh out an entire Arminian theology, but rather can tackle the most relevant issues in the current debate by simply answering questions. The author’s chapters are structured well and are carefully written. I appreciated his attention to detail in the different stripes of both Arminian and Calvinist theology. The reader will come away understanding that this is often not an “either-or” debate, but rather a series of questions and issues that one must determine where one falls. I was personally challenged and blessed by Pinson’s discussion of Reformed Arminianism and how it compares with other varieties, and how it compares and contrasts with the beliefs of Calvin. This section, along with the other historical material in section one dealing with the life of Arminius and the Synod of Dort were hugely helpful in shaping my understanding of Arminianism and of the historical context in which much of the original debate took place.

In section two, Pinson tackles questions about atonement and justification. This section made the distinction that exists even among Arminian theologians about the nature of the atonement and the significance of the work of Christ. The author then tackles the subject of the nature of the atonement. Did Christ die for all or just for the elect? I greatly appreciated Pinson’s careful textual work here and his spirit of trying to accurately represent the views of his opponents. Some of the most “controversial” material will be found in this section, and the reader would do well to read carefully with Bible in hand.

Sections three and four deal with free will and election and regeneration. What I want to highlight here is Pinson’s argument against Pelagianism or Semi-Pelagianism. Arminians have long been accused of having Pelagian skeletons in their closet. Pinson disputes this characterization, and I believe fairly rejects the underlying assumptions of those claims. His argument that both Arminians and Calvinists are helpless to respond to the grace of God without God drawing them is clear and helpful.

The final section of the book addresses perseverance and apostasy. The author gives an excellent summary of varying positions and carefully explains his own. I’m not sure that I’ve ever read something in which I agreed so much with the exegesis while disagreeing with the conclusions as I have in this section.

Whatever your theological persuasion, you need to read this book if you have any interest at all in soteriology and eternal security. Pinson is a solid writer with a gracious demeanor, and when Haykin calls the book possibly “the best available exposition of evangelical Arminianism,” he is not bloviating. I don’t agree with much of the theological conclusions in the book, but if you want to interact with Arminianism at the textual level, and not just burn down strawmen, this is a book for you.

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Perhaps the Best Book on Arminian Theology

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 12, 2022

Besides the many other encomiums which have already been lavished on the book by other reviewers, all of which are true, I will mention three aspects of this book that I found particularly impressive, and which make it worth a read.

First, the author demonstrates remarkable knowledge of and competence in the subject at hand. There are many nuggets of information in the book that are hardly ever found in other books about Arminianism. Of the many such nuggets, one that is especially noteworthy is the approximation between Arminius's doctrine of election and that of the classical scholastic Lutheran theologians such as Johann Gerhard and August Pfieffer. Indeed, so compatible is the Arminian doctrine of election with classical Lutheranism that Pinson liberally refers to August Pfieffer in explicating various texts of Scripture in a way that comports harmoniously with Arminian theology. This affinity between Arminius/Arminianism and scholastic Lutheranism often goes unmentioned, however, in books about Arminianism.

Second, the book demonstrates a judicious selection of questions. While all the questions are certainly interesting in their own right, I thought that these questions were especially noteworthy: "Can One be Both Reformed and Arminian?"; "Was Arminius Reformed?"; "Was Reformed Theology Less Calvinistic Before the Synod of Dort?"; and "Do Arminians Affirm Two Kinds of Apostasy?" Depending on who one asks, one will often receive different and sometimes even incompatible answers to these questions. Pinson, however, provides decisive and adept answers to these questions. To be sure, not everyone will be convinced by his answers; however, even if one is not, it can hardly be denied that the author's treatment of the questions is well-researched and worthy of serious consideration.

Finally, this book does many things at once, and it does them all well. It provides a history of Arminianism; explains the basic Arminian tenets; compares and contrasts Arminianism to Calvinism; expounds the distinctives of various strands and movements within Arminian theology itself; and, finally, it provides a comprehensive apologetic case on behalf of Arminian doctrine by responding to Calvinist arguments, expositing important Scripture passages, and demonstrating how Arminian theology comports well with the Scriptures, reason, and the broader Christian tradition. In short, then, the book contains Christian history, systematic theology, historical theology, and charitable and winsome theological disputation in a single volume, all of which nicely comes together to provide the reader with a comprehensive understanding of Arminian theology.

Overall, 40 Questions About Arminianism is a stellar book that deserves a read by everyone who has the least interest in theological issues of soteriology and providence. I heartily recommend it!

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