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Reformed Is Not Enough: Recovering the Objectivity of the Covenant
by
Douglas Wilson (Goodreads Author)
Membership in the Christian faith is objective-it can be photographed and fingerprinted. In baptism, God names us and imposes gracious obligations upon us. Multitudes of faithless, corrupt Christians show that they do not believe what God said at their baptism. Unfortunately, many Presbyterians don't believe these biblical promises either. Perhaps they should take some exc...more
Paperback, 208 pages
Published
October 22nd 2002
by Canon Press
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I'll first say that reading Doug Wilson makes me smarter, and as someone who studied English literature for 4 years, I am impressed with his prose. This observation is merely stylistic/aesthetic about the writing as an object, not so much that content of the claims herein.
I think my limited background in Reformed Theology kept me from truly grasping the import of Wilson's claims. I enjoyed what I read and was helped at times. Most helpful was the discussion of those who are on the w...more
I think my limited background in Reformed Theology kept me from truly grasping the import of Wilson's claims. I enjoyed what I read and was helped at times. Most helpful was the discussion of those who are on the w...more
This was a great book to read. I honestly don’t know what all the controversy about “Federal Vision” is with regard to this particular book. I’ve learn enough to know this isn’t controversial from the point of view of traditional Reformed Christianity. I suppose it’s controversial to certain sectors of the modern American Reformed landscape, but I’d chuck that up to theological and ecclesiological drift in many Reformed and Presbyterian churches. Wilson’s easy-to-read, compact masterpiece is a b...more
One of the clearest statements on how the decrees of God intersect real life in the Church. He dusts off some reformation doctrines that need to be revived/remembered. He also exposes some areas of reformed theology that need to be refined and jettisoned all together. The section entitled "Apostasy and Assurance" was the one I learned the most from and I think will be most helpful in discussing FV theology with its detractors.
The goal of the book is to prove that Wilson is still reformed while arguing that there is more needed. Using the Westminster Confession, Wilson goes through many of the issues surrounding the Federal Vision controversy and 'sets the record straight.'
While it must be noted that Wilson is the least radical of the Federal Visionists, it ought also be noted that he simply is not reformed. This book, wrought through with inconsistencies, argues for a view of Christianity much more sympat...more
While it must be noted that Wilson is the least radical of the Federal Visionists, it ought also be noted that he simply is not reformed. This book, wrought through with inconsistencies, argues for a view of Christianity much more sympat...more
This is the second Wilson book I have read, and I am constantly impressed by his knowledge and ability to uniquely transfer that knowledge into an interesting read. While reading this book, I rarely found myself disagreeing, although I was often reminded of how shallow my own understanding of theological concepts is. I've never understood just how important the sacraments are and many newer positions I had come to, such as infant baptism, found themselves much more strongly supported. Anyone loo...more
A newbie to the Federal Vision debate and non-Presbyterian but great admirer of Doug Wilson, I thought this book made helpful distinctions and clarifications about the FV position, although I profess ignorance on structural issues involving this debate.
Would have been aided by greater familiarity with the older Protestant divines. Still, the basic thesis is orthodox and closer to Calvin and co. than Wilson's opponents.
Excellent book. Very readable. Wilson knows how to write an entertaining sentence as well as crystal clear analogies. It's very much in line with the WCF, yet controversial.
By far one of the best books I have ever read - excellent call to a review of our post-modern protestantism and bring about reformation and rethinking...
No Christian tradition is perfect, including the Reformed. I agree with Wilson that it is the best, but still has its problems.
Wilson has probably written better stuff since this book, but this is a great primer to his thoughts.
Must read for T.R.'s for obvious reasons.
OK. Does that mean the CRE is enough? It ain't.
Federal Vision statement. Agreed with it.
Incisive, as Wilson always is.
Douglas Wilson has a great way of explaining what he believes in a witty way. In this book he leaves much of his witty(ness) behind. The book seemed to get bogged down by his need to defend himself against certain critics.
There are some places that are complete gems in this book (like when he talks about God being perfect though not a perfectionist...just brilliant).
In all, it's a good read, but will probably lose most people in the details.
There are some places that are complete gems in this book (like when he talks about God being perfect though not a perfectionist...just brilliant).
In all, it's a good read, but will probably lose most people in the details.
Gives a good defense of the Federal Vision, definitely a book to get in trouble with in many Reformed circles. Generally helped me along in clarifying my notion of the objective visible Church..
To which I say, "Reformed Is Not Enough is not enough."
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