In this highly readable and wonderfully engaging response to Rob
Bell's "New York Times" best seller "Love Wins," Michael Wittmer
examines Bell's claims about "heaven, hell, and the fate of every
person who ever lived" in the light of the Bible and historic
Christian doctrine. Wittmer writes in the introduction, "I respect
Rob Bell. He wrote "Love Wins" to start a dialogue about the most
important issues of our faith, and this book is my attempt as an
evangelical to join that conversation."
THE AUTHORS
Michael E. Wittmer, Ph.D., teaches systematic and historical
theology at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. His previous books
include "Heaven Is a Place on Earth: Why Everything You Do Matters
to God," and "Don't Stop Believing: Why Living like Jesus Is Not
Enough." He resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with his wife and
children and speaks widely.
Michael S. Horton, Ph.D., is the J. Gresham Machen Professor of
Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary
California; president of the White Horse Inn; and editor-in-chief
of "Modern Reformation" magazine.
FROM THE PREFACE BY MICHAEL S. HORTON
" Rob Bell] gave us a wake-up call and Michael Wittmer has
answered it.... Offering more light than heat, "Christ Alone"
appreciates the attractiveness of Bell's questions and
conclusions.... Avoiding caricature and personal attack, he
carefully evaluates Bell's interpretations of Scripture. It's not a
careless diatribe against a book, but filled with pastoral wisdom
for perennial questions."
ENDORSEMENTS
"With clarity and a gracious spirit, Wittmer provides a resource
that I can hand my parishioners who are seeking answers to the
questions raised in Rob Bell's "Love Wins."" -- Pastor David
Beelen, Madison Square Church, Grand Rapids, MI
""Christ Alone" is a gracious, respectful biblical and
theological engagement with "Love Wins." Wittmer's astute questions
help readers discern the strengths and weaknesses of Rob Bell's
positions. -- Professor Darwin Glassford, Calvin Theological
Seminary
""Christ Alone" provides a clear assessment of Rob Bell's "Love
Wins." With skill and wit, Wittmer shows that in the end, God loves
and wins only if he is truly and completely who he has revealed
himself to be in both living and written Word." -- Pastor Jeffrey
D. Halsted, Calvary Baptist Church, Grand Rapids, MI
"Readers will appreciate the combination of respect, insight,
and conviction. Wittmer helps us to see that the Bible's message is
not embarrassing, but a compelling story that fits the reality of
God's holiness and the darkness of the human heart." -- Pastor Nate
Archer, Peace Church, Middleville, MI
""Christ Alone" deftly guides us in the art of listening to
history and the text so that we might engage the conversation
beyond the controversy. Not afraid to ask the questions, but ready
to give an answer when there are answers to be given, Wittmer walks
the line between mystery and revelation culminating in the cross
and resurrection and the good news that love has already won." --
Christopher R. Brewer, Founder and Director of Gospel through
Shared Experience and editor of "Art that Tells the Story, "
"Wittmer's critique of "Love Wins" is fair, biblical, and
loving. Readers learn or relearn biblical interpretations, biblical
doctrines, teachings of historical church leaders, and an overall
appreciation of who God is and what it means to live in the balance
of God's grace and justice." -- Pastor Lew VanderMeer, New
Community Church, Grand Rapids, MI
STUDY GUIDES
Free small-group, congregational, and individual study guides
are available from the author and publisher for use with this
book.
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