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Roger E. Olson

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in Des Moines, Iowa, The United States

February 02, 1952

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Systematic Theology

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Roger E. Olson (PhD, Rice University) is professor of theology at George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University. He is a prolific author whose volumes include The Story of Christian Theology and The Mosaic of Christian Belief. He is also coauthor of 20th-Century Theology. Olsen identifies as an Arminian and a Baptist.

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What Is A “Denomination?”

Many people, probably most, misunderstand the word “denomination” as it applies to religion. With what authority do I say this (and explain the true meaning)? I have studied the concept of “denomination” and individual ones for many years. I hold a PhD in Religious Studies from a major American research university. I have a lifelong […]

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	Against Calvinism: Rescuing God's Reputation from Radical Reformed Theology by Roger E. Olson, Michael Horton (Foreword) 3.74 avg rating — 960 ratings — published 2011 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Story of Christian Theology: Twenty Centuries of Tradition and Reform 4.14 avg rating — 727 ratings — published 1999 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Arminian Theology: Myths and Realities 4.05 avg rating — 513 ratings — published 2006 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Mosaic of Christian Belief: Twenty Centuries of Unity & Diversity really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 511 ratings — published 2002 — 15 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Against Liberal Theology: Putting the Brakes on Progressive Christianity 3.88 avg rating — 152 ratings — published 2022 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Finding God in the Shack: Seeking Truth in a Story of Evil and Redemption 3.57 avg rating — 164 ratings — published 2009 — 16 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Questions to All Your Answers: The Journey from Folk Religion to Examined Faith 3.90 avg rating — 138 ratings — published 2007 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Journey of Modern Theology: From Reconstruction to Deconstruction 4.36 avg rating — 107 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	How to Be Evangelical without Being Conservative 3.73 avg rating — 102 ratings — published 2008 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Trinity (Guides to Theology by Roger E. Olson, Christopher A. Hall 3.93 avg rating — 75 ratings — published 2002 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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For and Against (2 books)
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Michael Horton (Foreword)

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“Surely we can only come to understand each other's beliefs by means of direct encounter and open, honest discussion. In the meantime, many free churches invite all believers in Jesus Christ to the Table for the sake of true spiritual unity that transcends intellectual differences of interpretation. Withholding sacramental sharing on the basis of disagreement about the nature of the Lord's Supper seems odd to us. What two people think exactly alike about the act? We are not offended by Catholics' closed Communion, but we find it odd and exclusive. It places intellectual understanding above fellowship among disciples of Jesus Christ.”
― Roger E. Olson

tags: catholics, communion, ecumenism, eucharist, jesus, lord-s-supper, lord-s-table, protestants, real-presence, sacrament, the-church, transubstantiation

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“Before you disagree make sure you understand. In other words, we must make sure that we can describe another's theological position as he would describe it before we criticize or condemn. Another guiding principle should be 'Do not impute to others beliefs you regard as logically entailed by their beliefs but that they explicitly deny'.”
― Roger E. Olson, Arminian Theology: Myths and Realities

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“No truth is more pervasive in Scripture and Christian tradition than this one—that real freedom is found in obedience and servanthood. And yet no truth is more incongruent with modern culture. Here we stand before a stark either-or: the gospel message of true freedom versus the culture's ideal of self-creation, autonomy, and living "my way.”
― Roger Olson

tags: freedom, servanthood

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