Possessed by God: A New Testament Theology of Sanctification and Holiness (New Studies in Biblical Theology) - Softcover

Peterson, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0802841732 ISBN 13: 9780802841735

Publisher: Eerdmans Pub Co, 1995

Synopsis

Challenging the common assumption that the New Testament views sanctification as primarily a process, David Peterson argues that its emphasis falls upon sanctification as a definitive event. He builds his case on careful exegesis, and at the same time shows the pastoral strength of his findings, demonstrating that positional sanctification offers the greatest incentive for godly living.

About this title

About the Author:

David Peterson was senior research fellow and lecturer in New Testament at Moore Theological College, Sydney, where he still teaches part time. He served as principal of Oak Hill College, London, from 1996 to 2007. His books include Engaging with God, Possessed by God (both IVP) and Hebrews and Perfection (Cambridge University Press).

Review:

"Peterson's treatment is far from hackneyed or trivial. His aim is to show that much of the New Testament treatment of sanctification stresses what used to be called 'positional sanctification' or the like--and that much godly living, Christian assurance, stable faith and Christian maturity stem from a firm grasp of what the Bible says in this regard." (D. A. Carson, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Deerfield, Illinois))

About this edition

• Publisher: Eerdmans Pub Co
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0802841732
• ISBN 13: 9780802841735
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 191