Faith Comes by Hearing: A Response to Inclusivism

What about those who have never heard?The debate swirls and feelings run deep. What is the fate of the unevangelized? The traditional position--that apart from an explicit faith in Jesus no one is saved--seems to have fallen out of favor with manyevangelicals. Here is a passionate but irenic response to the arguments of those who believe that the unevangelized can (or might) be saved apart from knowledge of Jesus Christ.Building on the insights of others, nine scholars introduce readers, even those with little background, to the ongoing discussion. Key questions--Is general revelation sufficient? Are other religions salvific? Do holy pagans exist? Must faith be explicit? Is exclusivism unjust?--are probed and answered from a biblical, theological and historical perspective. The book's positive thrust is summed up by editors Robert Peterson and Christopher Morgan : "God is passionately engaged in gathering people to know, love and worship him from every tribe, language, people and nation. And he has called us to join him on this mission."

Christopher W. Morgan is professor of theology and dean of the School of Christian Ministries at California Baptist University. He has written and edited numerous books with coauthor Robert A. Peterson, including The Glory of God and other volumes in the Theology in Community series, and Christian Theology: The Biblical Story and Our Faith.

Robert A. Peterson has taught for many years at various theological seminaries. He has written or edited numerous books with coauthor Christopher W. Morgan, including The Glory of God and other volumes in the Theology in Community series,and Christian Theology: The Biblical Story and Our Faith.