Middle Knowledge: Human Freedom in Divine Sovereignty - Softcover

Laing, John D

Softcover

ISBN 10: 082544330X ISBN 13: 9780825443305

Publisher: Kregel Publications,U.S., 2018

Synopsis

Most Christians believe God is in control, but they are unsure of how to reconcile that control with their struggles with sin, the command to evangelize, and the immense suffering in the world and their own lives.

Laing offers an introduction to the doctrine of providence based on the theory of middle knowledge, first articulated in the sixteenth century. This view describes how creatures have true free will and God has perfect knowledge of what each creature could and would do in any circumstance. Middle knowledge helps answer the most perplexing theological questions: predestination and salvation, the existence of evil, divine and human authorship of Scripture, and science and the Christian faith. Laing provides extensive biblical support as well as practical applications for this theology.

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About the Author

John D. Laing is associate professor of systematic theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. He is the author of many articles and books, including In Jesus’ Name: Evangelicals and Military Chaplaincy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kregel Publications,U.S.
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 082544330X
• ISBN 13: 9780825443305
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416