What's Wrong With Protestant Theology: Tradition Vs. Biblical Emphasis
Language: English
Published by Christos Publishing, 2022
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- Title
- What's Wrong With Protestant Theology: Tradition Vs. Biblical Emphasis
- Author
- Dr. Jon Mark Ruthven Ph.D.
- Publisher
- Christos Publishing
- Publication year
- 2022
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- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1950053458
- ISBN 13
- 9781950053452
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- 1.1 pounds
In What’s Wrong with Protestant Theology? Tradition vs. Biblical Emphasis, Jon Mark Ruthven argues that Protestant theology has strayed from Scripture’s core message due to its Reformation-era focus on countering Catholic doctrines. Rather than asking, “What is the Bible about?” Protestant theologians often used Scripture to defend pre-existing frameworks, especially concerning salvation and justification. This led to a “theology of preparation” aimed at securing heaven, while neglecting the Bible’s emphasis on an ongoing, Spirit-empowered relationship with God. Ruthven critiques the traditional reliance on sola scriptura as overly intellectual, claiming it sidelines the experiential and supernatural elements central to biblical faith.
The book unfolds in five parts. The first traces how Protestantism’s anti-Catholic roots shaped a theology centered on doctrinal argument over spiritual experience. The second emphasizes the Old Testament’s focus on prophetic, direct communication with God. The third shows how the New Testament presents the “prophetic Spirit”—hearing God and experiencing His power—as the heart of Christian life, fulfilled at Pentecost. The fourth highlights Jesus’ ministry as the model of Spirit-led living and the introduction of the New Covenant.
A central critique targets cessationism—the belief that miraculous gifts ended with the apostles. Ruthven argues this view, born of Protestant resistance to Catholic authority, contradicts Scripture’s portrayal of a living, supernatural faith. He warns that Protestant theology has prioritized intellectual study over divine encounter, effectively muting the Bible’s call to hear and obey God personally.
Ruthven also critiques modern theological education for training ministers in doctrine rather than Spirit-led mission. He argues this produces passive believers focused on morality over empowered participation in God's Kingdom. In contrast, the Bible calls for a faith marked by signs, wonders, and prophetic guidance. Ruthven’s book is a bold call to recover this dynamic vision, positioning the Spirit’s active presence—not theological conformity—as the heart of New Covenant life.
Both a scholarly critique and practical manifesto, the book challenges cessationist and traditional Protestant frameworks alike. Though some may see it as radical, Ruthven contends his thesis restores Scripture’s original emphasis. Particularly resonant for Pentecostal and Charismatic readers, his message aims to provoke all Christians to embrace the Bible’s transformative power through the Holy Spirit.
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