The term extensivism describes my position regarding the doctrine of salvation. Specifically, extensivism believes that man was created in the image of God with otherwise choice; Gods salvation plan involves an all-inclusive unconditional offer of salvation to every person, reception of which is conditioned upon grace-enabled faith rather than Calvinisms exclusive plan of a limited actual offer of salvation to only the unconditionally elected. Generally, it replaces the term non-Calvinism. These are the five primary objectives of the book: First, my considerations would result in a deeper understanding of God. Second, I will demonstrate that God salvationally loves every single person. Third, I intend to offer a precise and respectful critique of Calvinisms internal and biblical inconsistencies (these are largely due to its commitment to compatibilism and unconditional election). Fourth, I will demonstrate that Gods free choice to endow man with libertarian freedom is a more biblical perspective. Fifth, because a significant percentage of people who become Calvinists do not actually understand Calvinism, I seek to present Calvinism and extensivism in language that is precisely and consistently reflective of the commitments of each perspective regarding Gods sovereignty, salvific love, foreknowledge, and mans freedom; this so a person can make an informed choice about Calvinism.
- | Author: Ronnie W. Rogers
- | Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- | Publication Date: April 19, 2019
- | Number of Pages: 314 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 1532681771
- | ISBN-13: 9781532681776
