Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Hodges, Absolutely Free!

Now that I have a bit more time, I want to update the book reviews a bit more regularly. For those who are not aware of the discussion, this debate is considered for the most part to be over. I hope that this first review doesn't betray my background too much but here's lookin' at you kid:

Zane Hodges, Absolutely Free!

Hodges provides a fresh review [at the time] of legalistic perspectives that have begun to work their way into evangelical thought.

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This might be to the extreme an argument against the Lordship Perspective. Perhaps Hodges stretches their position too thinly, builds a “straw man” at times, or simply takes their “positions” to their logical conclusion. That being said, I am not convinced that the brashness or the severities of the attacks are unwarranted.

Summary: Hodges allows God’s grace as the only means for salvation from hell and the means for motivation towards Godly living. Hodges’ perspective still allows for a defensible theology and strongly encourages Godly lifestyle. 

AMY


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