Five renowned Edwards scholars make a credible case for Jonathan Edwards's doctrine of justification to be solidly Reformational, while also addressing some of the contemporary discussions on justification.

"This superb collection of essays provides insight and guidance not only for understanding the thought of Jonathan Edwards in his historical context, but for wrestling with the current debate regarding the doctrine of justification by faith. This volume will prove to be richly rewarding, theologically engaging, and spiritually edifying for students and scholars alike. Josh Moody is to be commended for bringing together this outstanding group of scholars for such a timely and thoughtful exploration of this important subject. I highly recommend this book." -David S. Dockery, President, Trinity International University "In 1734, at the beginning of the Connecticut Valley revival that ushered in the Great Awakening, Jonathan Edwards preached on the controversial doctrine of justification. Critics found 'great fault' with him for 'meddling' with it, and he 'was ridiculed by many elsewhere.' So today, those who engage in discussions about the nature of justification may find themselves the objects of criticism and ridicule, but the subject is a vital one, precisely because it has been and remains divisive. And it is particularly important in understanding Edwards, because his view on justification has been hotly debated. This volume combines informed historical context and contemporary appropriation, with the aim of considering Edwards 'responsibly and correctly.' What emerges is a balanced assessment of Edwards as an orthodox thinker, yet one with 'creativity, spice, and derring-do.'" -Kenneth P. Minkema, Executive Editor and Director, Jonathan Edwards Center at Yale University "A significant work that advances the growing scholarship on Jonathan Edwards and contributes to the current debates on justification. These lucid essays demonstrate that the great biblical and Reformation teaching on justification is not a stale, dusty doctrine, but has ramifications for the vitality of the Church and the reform of society." -Dennis P. Hollinger, President & Colman M Mockler Distinguished Professor of Christian Ethics, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

About the Author

Josh Moody (PhD, University of Cambridge) serves as the senior pastor of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois, and president of God Centered Life Ministries. He was previously a fellow at Yale University. Josh and his wife have four children.

Samuel T. Logan Jr. (PhD, Emory University) is professor emeritus of church history at Westminster Theological Seminary, where he served as president from 1991 to 2005. He is currently the associate international director of the World Reformed Fellowship, having served as the international director from 2005 to 2015. He is an ordained minister of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and earned a BA from Princeton University, an MDiv from Westminster Theological Seminary, and a PhD in theology and literature from Emory University. He is married to Susan and has two sons and two grandsons.

Kyle Strobel (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is assistant professor of spiritual theology at Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, California. He has served as a fellow at Yale's Jonathan Edwards Center, has published several academic reviews of works related to Edwards, and has taught graduate courses on Edwards's spirituality theology. Kyle lives in Fullerton, California, with his wife, Kelli, and their two children.

Book Information
ISBN 9781433532931
Author Josh Moody
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Crossway Books
Publisher Crossway Books
Weight(grams) 193g