Political Church
- 403 pages
- 15 hours of reading
An important and incisive new contribution to political theology
Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture Series
This series delves into the profound intersections of Christian doctrine and Scripture. Each volume seeks fresh perspectives on theology, grounded in classical evangelical commitments. It champions a creative and faithful engagement with biblical texts, fostering dialogue with tradition and contemporary issues. The collection appeals to readers interested in scholarly yet accessible explorations of systematic theology.
Christians confess that God calls people to salvation. Reformed Christians in particular believe this is an effectual calling, meaning that god brings about salvation apart from human works. But in what sense does God actually 'call' us? Does a doctrine of effectual calling turn people into machines that lack any personal agency?In his lucid and carefully researched study, Jonathan Hoglund provides a constructive treatment of effectual calling that respects both the Reformed tradition and non-Reformed critiques, while subjecting he doctrine to a fresh reading of Scripture with special attention given to the letters of Paul. Hoglund interprets divine calling to salvation as an act of triune rhetoric, in which Father, Son, and Holy Spirit work in a personal way to communicate new life. By bringing together theological exegesis, rhetorical theory, dogmatic reflection, and historical enquiry, Called by Triune Grace proves to be feast -- not only for the mind, but also also for the spirit.Contents1. The call to salvation2. God's call as speech3. Calling in a sovereign summons4. The content of the call5. Divine light and conversion6. Illumination and testimony7. New birth and resurrection8. Resurrection as culmination of the call9. Triune rhetoric and converting change10. God's call and the churchBibliography