The Way of Salvation: The Role of Christian Obedience in Justification

by Paul A. Rainbow

Martin Luther invented the Reformation slogan sola fide—"by faith alone"—which Philip Melanchthon and John Calvin brandished and defended. Most Protestants since their time have swallowed it whole. But is evangelical obedience—the good works that follow faith and are produced by grace—excluded from the basis for justification, or otherwise? Asserting "There is no more serious question bearing upon the destiny of human beings than how sinners can be justified before a Holy God", Paul Rainbow examines current and traditional treatments of faith, works and justification, marshals a biblical case majoring on the New Testament teaching of Paul and James, and offers a series of systematic, historical, and pastoral reflections.

Genres: Theology

336 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Jackson Paladin · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book really did not answer any questions. It had the feel of a reformation echo chamber to it rather than an ecumenical dialogue, although it was pitched that way in the opening chapter.

[Josh Washington · Rating 2 out of 5]

Rainbow quotes extensively from scripture and has a deep and broad knowledge of reformed and Catholic positions regarding the topic matter. He is a scholar. Authors, books and detailed footnotes are flying everywhere.

The book wasn’t to hard to understand. Readers don’t have to know Greek to read it. The book is really cheap, but there is no eBook version.