Sanctification—the act or process of becoming holy—is one of the gifts of the gospel of Jesus Christ, but it's often misunderstood by the modern church. Sanctification offers a Christ-centered and clear account of the doctrine by viewing it within its wider biblical and historical context.
Churches too often allow their definitions of holiness to be prompted by existential goals or the social mores of the Christian community. It's not surprising, then, that many view holiness as accidental or expendable, even as a legalistic posture opposed to the freedom of the gospel and separate from the gift of grace.
Sanctification (part of the New Studies in Dogmatics series), defines holiness in theological terms by:
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New Studies in Dogmatics seeks to retrieve the riches of Christian doctrine for the sake of contemporary theological renewal. Following in the tradition of G. C. Berkouwer's Studies in Dogmatics, this series provides thoughtful, concise, and readable treatments of major theological topics, expressing the biblical, creedal, and confessional shape of Christian doctrine for a contemporary evangelical audience.
The editors and contributors share a common conviction that the way forward in constructive systematic theology lies in building upon the foundations laid in the church's historic understanding of the Word of God as professed in its creeds, councils, and confessions, and by its most trusted teachers.
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Sanctification—the act or process of becoming holy—is one of the gifts of the gospel of Jesus Christ, but it's often misunderstood by the modern church. Sanctification offers a Christ-centered and clear account of the doctrine by viewing it within its wider biblical and historical context.
Churches too often allow their definitions of holiness to be prompted by existential goals or the social mores of the Christian community. It's not surprising, then, that many view holiness as accidental or expendable, even as a legalistic posture opposed to the freedom of the gospel and separate from the gift of grace.
Sanctification (part of the New Studies in Dogmatics series), defines holiness in theological terms by:
-ABOUT THE SERIES-
New Studies in Dogmatics seeks to retrieve the riches of Christian doctrine for the sake of contemporary theological renewal. Following in the tradition of G. C. Berkouwer's Studies in Dogmatics, this series provides thoughtful, concise, and readable treatments of major theological topics, expressing the biblical, creedal, and confessional shape of Christian doctrine for a contemporary evangelical audience.
The editors and contributors share a common conviction that the way forward in constructive systematic theology lies in building upon the foundations laid in the church's historic understanding of the Word of God as professed in its creeds, councils, and confessions, and by its most trusted teachers.
Show moreScott Swain is Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. He is author of several books, including The God of the Gospel: The Trinitarian Theology of Robert Jenson, and Trinity, Revelation, and Reading: A Theological Introduction to the Bible and its Interpretation. He serves as general editor (with Michael Allen) for T&T Clark's International Theological Commentary and Zondervan's New Studies in Dogmatics series. He is a regular blogger at Reformation21.
'Allen delivers a work of classical Reformed theology. He
irenically differentiates the Reformed position on sanctification
from some Lutheran positions, through careful biblical exegesis and
retrieval of Calvin, Augustine, Berkouwer, and others. From a more
traditionally Reformed perspective, Allen here inherits the mantle
of John Webster. As a Catholic, I am deeply grateful for Michael
Allen’s vision, with the ecumenical conjunctions that it
reveals.'
*Matthew Levering, James N. and Mary D. Perry Jr. Chair of
Theology, Mundelein Seminary*
'Here is learned and extensive dogmatic exposition in the grand old
European academic style. Weaving together both biblical and
systematic theological perspectives, Professor Michael Allen leads
us, his students, in a genuine theological discussion rooted in
wide reading and mature reflection. Sanctification thus points us
beyond a bare textbook-style accumulation of information to the
higher goal of a genuine knowledge of God and transformation into
the image of Christ. A very worthy addition to what already
promises to be an impressive series.'
*Sinclair B. Ferguson, Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic
Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary*
'Holiness is good news, Allen reminds us, for sanctification is all
about God sharing his own holiness with us in Christ. As he unpacks
this gospel of holiness, Allen presents a marvelous “minor
dogmatics,” ranging through a variety of doctrines, and grounding
our holiness in the one and only place where it must
originate---the eternal being of God himself. Steeped within
Reformed catholicity, Allen’s biblical retrieval draws from a wide
range of sources: patristic, medieval, and modern. The result is an
irenic and deeply thoughtful book.'
*Hans Boersma, J. I. Packer Professor of Theology, Regent
College*
'In Sanctification, Michael Allen presents a lucid dogmatic
portrait of the glorious mystery of new life in Christ. Allen’s
book offers a feast for readers to feed upon this truth. Framed in
conversation with the best of contemporary scholarship, Allen
brings together scriptural exegesis, patristic and Protestant
commentary, and wide-ranging theological exposition. Sanctification
is a model of biblical, Reformed catholicity, which both breaks new
ground and retrieves insights from the past. Highly recommended for
students, scholars, and others who hunger for a theological account
of sanctification in Christ!'
*J. Todd Billings, Gordon H. Girod Research Professor of Reformed
Theology, Western Theological Seminary*
'Michael Allen believes that the gospel is large enough to cover
not only the guilt but the dominion of sin. This volume gives
further evidence of the author’s reliability as a faithful steward
of the mysteries of God. Learn, mark and inwardly digest this rich
feast.'
*Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology
and Apologetics Westminster Seminary California*
'One of the great strengths of Michael Allen’s work is that he
resists the temptation of treating sanctification in isolation;
instead, he calls attention to how this vital doctrine draws upon
and informs a multitude of other doctrines. Consequently, Allen
provides a rich and distinctive account of holiness that certainly
deserves our attention and thanks.'
*Kelly M. Kapic, professor of theological studies, Covenant
College*
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