The Doctrine of Good Works – Reclaiming a Neglected Protestant Teaching

Thomas H. Mccall, Caleb T. Friedeman, Matt T. Friedeman

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Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
12 September 2023

Religious ethics; Christian theology; Christian ministry & pastoral activity; Christian social thought & activity; Theology

"In Titus, Paul says Christ redeemed a people ""zealous for good works."" Despite this declaration and others like it, the doctrine of good works has fallen on hard times in contemporary Protestant theology and practice. At best, it's neglected--as in most systematic theologies and in too much church teaching. At worst, it's viewed with suspicion--as a threat to salvation by grace alone through faith alone. In this important work addressing a significant gap in current theological literature, the authors argue that by jettisoning a doctrine of good works, the contemporary church contradicts historical Protestantism and, more importantly, biblical teaching. They combine their areas of expertise--exegesis, systematic and historical theology, and practical theology--to help readers recover and embrace a positive doctrine of good works. They survey historical Protestant teaching to show the importance of the doctrine to our forebears, engage the scriptural testimony on the role of good works, formulate a theology of salvation and good works, and explore pastoral applications."

By: Thomas H. Mccall, Caleb T. Friedeman, Matt T. Friedeman
Imprint: Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 666g
ISBN: 9781540965202
ISBN 10: 1540965201
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 12 September 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction: Recovering an Essential Doctrine 1. Truly Good and Actually Necessary: Good Works in Protestant Theology 2. The Greatest Commandments Announced: Good Works in the Old Testament 3. The Greatest Commandments Fulfilled: Good Works in the New Testament 4. Holiness as Love of God and Love of Neighbor: Toward a Theology of Good Works 5. The Working Church: Case Studies in Living Faith 6. Strategic Pastoral Leadership: Toward Valuing Works in the Local Church Conclusion: United with Christ, Filled with the Spirit, Zealous for Good Works Indexes

Thomas H. McCall (PhD, Calvin Theological Seminary) is Timothy C. and Julie M. Tennent Professor of Theology at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. Caleb T. Friedeman (PhD, Wheaton College) is David A. Case Chair of Theology and Ministry and associate professor of New Testament at Ohio Christian University in Circleville, Ohio. Matt T. Friedeman (PhD, University of Kansas) is John M. Case Chair of Evangelism and Discipleship at Wesley Biblical Seminary in Ridgeland, Mississippi.