Justification as the Speech of the Spirit
A Pneumatological and Trinitarian Approach to Forensic Justification
- Theology
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Published: 2021
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Publisher's Description
In the past few decades there have been an increasing number of authors and movements that reject the classic Protestant understanding of justification (e.g., the New Perspective on Paul, Auburn Avenue Theology, the Renewal Movement, etc.). While the various proposals differ in many respects, they are generally united in their rejection of justification as a legal declaration made by the Father about the believer based on the work of the Son. In particular, among renewal (Pentecostal/Charismatic) authors, there have been several attempts to redefine justification, insisting that it is an umbrella term incorporating numerous redemptive ideas rather than a declaration of the believer's righteousness. These attempts are in part rooted in the absence of any overt pneumatology in the doctrine's typical formulation. One need only read the above sentences to see that there is no mention of the Holy Spirit. This book addresses these and other concerns, especially by renewal authors, and demonstrate that the doctrine is, in fact, pneumatologically informed, albeit latently rather than blatantly. As a result, there is no need to redefine the theology of the Reformers and their successors.
Endorsements (2)
Foreword
“In Justification as the Speech of the Spirit, Anderson answers the recent voices that criticize the precious doctrine of justification by faith that lies at the heart of the Gospel message. I am deeply impressed by the scope and depth of Anderson’s research. This volume informs and inspires and is a gift to the broad stream of Christianity that traces its origins to the Protestant Reformation.”
“Jeffrey Anderson’s riveting exploration of the work of the Holy Spirit in the event of justification not only grounds this doctrine solidly within the Word of God but also opens new avenues for its renewal in our age. I am confident that the Spirit of God will use this text in the renewal of his church.”
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