Life in the Son

by Robert Shank

"Seldom is a book published that reflects such bold independence of thought, such freedom from the fetters of tradition, and such complete objectivity in the study of the Scriptures. It is a book to be reckoned with by all serious students of the Bible."--from the Introduction by Dr. William W. Adams of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Internationally known among Bible scholars for his significant books in the field of biblical theology, Dr. Robert Shank here offers a penetrating study of all the pertinent New Testament Scriptures on the doctrine of perseverance. In doing so, he calls into question the popular doctrine of "eternal [unconditional] security."Are the proof passages used to support eternal security possibly misconstrued? Dr. Shank convincingly argues that the question confronting us is not, Is the believer secure? but rather, What does it mean to be a believer? If apostasy is an actual peril for every Christian, the Scriptural warning passages must be frankly accepted rather than interpreted into irrelevance or circumvented by theological hypothesis.

Genres: Theology, Christian

329 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1989

Reviews

[Kent · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having read this work several times, I return again and again to sharpen my mind and deepen my understanding.

[Allan Daniel]

These books would help me grow in Christianity and in my Arminian conviction.

[Matt Mason · Rating 2 out of 5]

Unconvincing. For a book that handles some similar concerns (i.e. an unqualified assurance granted on the basis of an easy believism) in a more biblically satisfying way, see The Race Set Before Us, by Schreiner and Caneday.

[Al · Rating 3 out of 5]

A study of the doctrine of perseverance.