The Race Set Before Us

A Biblical Theology of Perseverance & Assurance

By Thomas R. Schreiner and Ardel B. Caneday

(paperback)

Product Details

Line: IVP Academic
Length: 344 pages
Size: 6 x 9 inches
Binding: paperback
Published: April 2001

ISBN-10: 0-8308-1555-4
ISBN-13: 978-0-8308-1555-5
IVP Order Code: 1555

Related Subjects

Biblical Theology

Preface
Introduction
1. The Race Set Before Us: What Is There to Win or Lose?
2. The Prize to Be Won: Our Present & Future Salvation
3. The Race to Be Run: The Necessity of Obedient Faith
4. Running to Win the Prize: Heeding God's Admonitions & Warnings
5. Reflecting on Fallen Runners: Who Are Those Who Have Fallen Out of the Race?
6. Drawing on God's Grace: Going the Distance by God's Power
7. Running with Confidence: Being Assured That We Shall Win the Prize
8. Running by Divine Appointment: Who Are Those Who Run to the End & Win?
Appendix: A Response to William Lane Craig's "'Lest Anyone Should Fall': A Middle Knowledge Perspective on Perseverance & Apostolic Warnings"
Author Index
Subject Index
Scripture Index