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One Faith: The Evangelical Consensus, By J. I. Packer and Thomas C. Oden

One Faith

The Evangelical Consensus

by J. I. Packer and Thomas C. Oden

One Faith
Paperback
$24.99
  • Length: 223 pages
  • Dimensions: 5.5 × 8.25 in
  • Published: December 22, 2010
  • Imprint: IVP
  • ISBN: 9780830814220

Jesus Christ promised a unity for his church. Are there now clear evidences of that within evangelicalism? Or are evangelicals fragmenting into ever smaller divisions?Renowned theologians J. I. Packer and Thomas C. Oden make the case that there isa significant theological consensus holding the evangelical church together. With copious citations from statements produced since 1950 that are widely representative of international evangelical faith, Packer and Oden let these witnesses speak forthemselves.Packer and Oden survey several key documents of evangelicalism, particularly the Lausanne Covenant (1974), the Manila Manifesto (1989), The Gospel of Jesus Christ: An Evangelical Celebration (1999) and The Amsterdam Declaration (2000). Charting sixteen different theological themes, they also include references to numerous documents produced by evangelical theological seminaries and societies, mission agencies, parachurch organizations and assorted special convocations. More than informational, One Faith arises out of the hope that it may not only edify the evangelical church but also provide a potential foundation for a new ecumenism that gives glory to the God of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the good news of his gospel.

REVIEWS

"These two premier evangelical theologians, one representing the Reformed and the other the Wesleyan tradition, here present a study that is of special value to the church in this age. They have demonstrated, from the original sources, that there is a definable body of belief that can form the basis for unity in an age of fragmentation."Millard J. Erickson, Distinguished Professor of Theology at Truett Seminary, Baylor University
"One Faith is a helpful elucidation of common themes in some recent evangelical documents. But it is much more than that. In these pages J. I. Packer and Thomas Oden demonstrate that evangelicalism, often accused of a narrow theological focus, in fact provides us with a robust, historically grounded, ecumenically sensitive account of the Christian faith--one thatspeaks powerfully to deepest spiritual hungers of the twenty-firstcentury."Richard J. Mouw, President, and Professor of Christian Philosophy, Fuller Seminary
"It is common among us evangelical believers to bemoan our fragmentation, and we are right to do so. But Professors J. I. Packer and Thomas C. Oden argue that there is another point of view, namely that there is a core of theological beliefs whichis shared by all evangelicals and is the basis of our growing global unity. They call this 'a new ecumenism.' And they demonstrate its reality both by their judicious exposition of sixteen theological themes and by their apt quotations from a few well-known evangelical statements published since 1950. So we have good reason to thank Jim Packer and Tom Oden for adjusting our perspective and to take heart. While continuing to seek a greater evangelical unity, we gratefully celebrate the unity which God has already given us."John Stott, Rector Emeritus of All Souls Church, London
"Evangelicalism at its best is a renewal movement within theone holy, catholic and apostolic church. The historic documents in this timely reader bear witness to the one Lord we worship through the one faith we share. A classic contribution to evangelical unity and Christian integrity!"Timothy George, Dean of Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, and Executive Editor of Christianity Today
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CONTENTS

Topical Outline
Introduction
1 The Good News: The Heart of the Gospel
2 The Bible: The Authority of Holy Scripture
3 The One True God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
4 Human Life Under God: Creation Fallen into Sin
5 Jesus Christ: His Person and Work--a Summary
6 Christ's Reconciling Work on the Cross: His Substitution for Our Sin
7 The Exalted Lord: His Resurrection, Ascension and Session
8 Justification by Grace Through Faith: The Acquittal
9 The Meaning of Salvation: God Saves Sinners
10 The Sending of the Holy Spirit: Uniting the Faithful to Christ
11 The Holy Life: Sanctifying Grace
12 Unity in the Truth of the Gospel: The Unity of All Believers
13 The Church: The People of God
14 Religious Pluralism and the Uniqueness of Christ: Salvation in Christ Alone
15 Christian Social Responsibility: The Integration of Words and Deeds
16 The Future: The Last Things
Conclusion
Appendix A: LausanneCovenant, 1974
Appendix B: The Gospel of Jesus Christ: An Evangelical Celebration, 1999
Appendix C: The Amsterdam Declaration, 2000: A Charter for Evangelism in the 21st Century
Bibliography and Permissions
Scripture Index

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ABOUT J. I. Packer

J. I. Packer

J. I. Packer (1926–2020) is regarded as one of the most well-known theologians of our time. Once named to Time magazine's list of the 25 Most Influential Evangelicals in America, Packer served as Board of Governors' Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. His books include Knowing God, Praying, A Quest for Godliness, Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God, and Rediscovering Holiness.

ABOUT Thomas C. Oden

Thomas C. Oden

Thomas C. Oden (1931–2016), was the general editor of the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture and the Ancient Christian Doctrine series as well as the author of Classic Christianity, a revision of his three-volume systematic theology. His books also include The African Memory of Mark, Early Libyan Christianity, and How Africa Shaped the Christian Mind. He was the director of the Center for Early African Christianity at Eastern University in Pennsylvania and he also served as the Henry Anson Buttz Professor of Theology at the Graduate School and The Theological School of Drew University in Madison, New Jersey.

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