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Only One Way: Christian Witness in an Age of Inclusion
OUR SOCIETY HAS CHANGED.
In our increasingly rootless culture, many people prefer questions over answers, hazy spirituality over concrete belief, and pluralism over the ultimate truth. Even some believers express this uncertainty—hesitant to assert that the gospel of Christ is the only true Good News.
Yet this bold assertion is exactly the witness that our world needs. Here seven notable pastor-scholars expose the limitations of postmodernism and remind us of our reasons for confidence. Are you prepared to take a stand alongside them?
David F. Wells — One Among Many
Albert Mohler — One Gospel
Peter R. Jones — One God
Richard D. Phillips — One Savior
Philip G. Ryken — One Truth
D. A. Carson — One Way
J. Ligon Duncan III — One People
Each year, the Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology presents speakers and subjects to strengthen the church’s faith. This carefully edited selection concentrates on Christianity’s unified, exclusive claims.
In our increasingly rootless culture, many people prefer questions over answers, hazy spirituality over concrete belief, and pluralism over the ultimate truth. Even some believers express this uncertainty—hesitant to assert that the gospel of Christ is the only true Good News.
Yet this bold assertion is exactly the witness that our world needs. Here seven notable pastor-scholars expose the limitations of postmodernism and remind us of our reasons for confidence. Are you prepared to take a stand alongside them?
David F. Wells — One Among Many
Albert Mohler — One Gospel
Peter R. Jones — One God
Richard D. Phillips — One Savior
Philip G. Ryken — One Truth
D. A. Carson — One Way
J. Ligon Duncan III — One People
Each year, the Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology presents speakers and subjects to strengthen the church’s faith. This carefully edited selection concentrates on Christianity’s unified, exclusive claims.
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Published February 4, 2018
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March 21, 2018
The seven chapters of Only One Way were originally addresses prepared for the 2005 Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology sponsored by the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals. The chapters include:
"One Among Many" by David F. Wells
"One Gospel" by Albert Mohler
"One God" by Peter R. Jones
"One Savior" by Richard D. Phillips
"One Truth" by Philip G. Ryken
"One Way" by D.A. Carson
"One People" by J. Ligon Duncan III
I would definitely recommend Only One Way. If I had to sum up the message of the book, I'd say it was a not-so-gentle call to fellow Christians to WAKE UP and thoughtfully consider what they believe and reflect on if their actions match up with what they say they believe. It's a call to embrace the truth of the Bible, to discern between the true gospel and all other false gospels no matter their origins, no matter the sincerity of their proclaimers and followers. It's a call to be separate from culture, to be transformed by the Word of God instead of conformed to the world. It is also a clear, definite call to evangelize. Not "do evangelism" in a pragmatic, systematic way geared to produce results--numbers. But to proclaim the Good News always--in and out of season, no compromises, no gimmicks.
Each address focuses on a specific scripture passage. David Well's passage is Acts 17. Albert Mohler's passage is Romans 8:28-39. But he gives an overview of Romans 1-8! Richard D. Phillips' passage is Romans 3:23-25. This chapter is SO important and relevant. It should be required reading for anyone who watches the news. Philip G. Ryken's passage is John 18:37-38. D.A. Carson's passage is Matthew 7:13. J. Ligon Duncan's passage is 1 Peter 2:9-10.
"One Among Many" by David F. Wells
"One Gospel" by Albert Mohler
"One God" by Peter R. Jones
"One Savior" by Richard D. Phillips
"One Truth" by Philip G. Ryken
"One Way" by D.A. Carson
"One People" by J. Ligon Duncan III
I would definitely recommend Only One Way. If I had to sum up the message of the book, I'd say it was a not-so-gentle call to fellow Christians to WAKE UP and thoughtfully consider what they believe and reflect on if their actions match up with what they say they believe. It's a call to embrace the truth of the Bible, to discern between the true gospel and all other false gospels no matter their origins, no matter the sincerity of their proclaimers and followers. It's a call to be separate from culture, to be transformed by the Word of God instead of conformed to the world. It is also a clear, definite call to evangelize. Not "do evangelism" in a pragmatic, systematic way geared to produce results--numbers. But to proclaim the Good News always--in and out of season, no compromises, no gimmicks.
Each address focuses on a specific scripture passage. David Well's passage is Acts 17. Albert Mohler's passage is Romans 8:28-39. But he gives an overview of Romans 1-8! Richard D. Phillips' passage is Romans 3:23-25. This chapter is SO important and relevant. It should be required reading for anyone who watches the news. Philip G. Ryken's passage is John 18:37-38. D.A. Carson's passage is Matthew 7:13. J. Ligon Duncan's passage is 1 Peter 2:9-10.
November 5, 2018
The book consists of seven selections from the Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology, by familiar Reformed theologians. Chapter titles are: One Among Many, One Gospel, One God, One Savior, One Truth, One Way, and One People.
Good, solid material, easily approachable and Biblically documented. The book is only 149 pages, so it's a fairly quick read as well.
Good, solid material, easily approachable and Biblically documented. The book is only 149 pages, so it's a fairly quick read as well.
February 20, 2023
Excellent exposition on the points covered. I appreciated the Biblical base and approach to these topics. In a world pushing inclusivity and no wrong ways... It's a breath of fresh air to ground again on God's word.
March 21, 2018
Only One Way
Christian Witness in an Age of Inclusion
by Edited by Michael L. Johnson & Richard D. Phillips
P & R Publishing
Christian
Pub Date 28 Feb 2018
I am reviewing a copy of Only One Way through P&R Publishing and Netgalley:
In what has become an increasingly rootless society, it seems more and more people people prefer questions over the answers they may bring. They prefer hazy spirituality over concrete belief. It seems lately that even Christians have become uncomfortable with the exclusive claims of Christianity. The question is whether we have actual doubts to these claims or do we simply feel like we are unable to defend them?
In this book we are reminded that we must take a stand in order for our faith to flourish. I
I give Only One Way five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
June 2, 2018
Truly, the world can be a bewildering place.
Absolute truths have become fuzzy. If a person holds fast to an absolute truth, they are often criticized for being "narrow-minded", "shallow", and "exclusive". I've even heard words such as "ancient" and "old-fashioned" tossed about, when discussing concepts such as right and wrong, and theological doctrine.
Ours is a postmodern world; and the very definition of "postmodern" provides a clearer view into the chaos of living in an era where "truth" is individually defined. The dictionary states that postmodernism "has at its heart a general distrust of grand theories and ideologies....and is characterized by broad skepticism, subjectivity, or relativism."
How do those who are Christ-followers - who seek to ground their very belief and hope in the singular and absolute truth of the gospel - face the challenges that come from living in a postmodern world, without they themselves driving down the same road as those around them?
The book "Only One Way" takes a hard look at the truth of the gospel as the only one way - and only one hope - for each of us....a truth that flies in the face of postmodern thought.
Edited by Michael L. Johnson and Richard D. Phillips, this book pulls together essays from seven brilliant, compassionate and thoughtful pastor-scholars, who each address one aspect of the truth contained in the gospel. Al Mohler, Philip Ryken, D.A. Carson and others help give us confidence in what we stake our lives upon, by sharing biblical truths and sound reasoning to truths such as:
There is only one God
There is only one way to salvation
We, as Christ-followers, are one people
And in a world that seeks to water down truth, there is a rock solid truth that can never be altered or diluted - we are a sinful people. Creator God sent His only son into the world, to pay the ultimate price for our sins, through His death. He was then resurrected, and those who believe in Him, will live with Him eternally. Truly, He is the Way, the Truth, and the Light.
"Only One Way" is not just an invaluable resource for pastors and scholars, it is written in such a way that it is accessible, reassuring and challenging for those of us who sit in the pews and often find ourselves either leaning toward the easy road of skepticism, or wondering how to navigate being a Christ-follower and sharing truth, in this postmodern age we live in.
Absolute truths have become fuzzy. If a person holds fast to an absolute truth, they are often criticized for being "narrow-minded", "shallow", and "exclusive". I've even heard words such as "ancient" and "old-fashioned" tossed about, when discussing concepts such as right and wrong, and theological doctrine.
Ours is a postmodern world; and the very definition of "postmodern" provides a clearer view into the chaos of living in an era where "truth" is individually defined. The dictionary states that postmodernism "has at its heart a general distrust of grand theories and ideologies....and is characterized by broad skepticism, subjectivity, or relativism."
How do those who are Christ-followers - who seek to ground their very belief and hope in the singular and absolute truth of the gospel - face the challenges that come from living in a postmodern world, without they themselves driving down the same road as those around them?
The book "Only One Way" takes a hard look at the truth of the gospel as the only one way - and only one hope - for each of us....a truth that flies in the face of postmodern thought.
Edited by Michael L. Johnson and Richard D. Phillips, this book pulls together essays from seven brilliant, compassionate and thoughtful pastor-scholars, who each address one aspect of the truth contained in the gospel. Al Mohler, Philip Ryken, D.A. Carson and others help give us confidence in what we stake our lives upon, by sharing biblical truths and sound reasoning to truths such as:
There is only one God
There is only one way to salvation
We, as Christ-followers, are one people
And in a world that seeks to water down truth, there is a rock solid truth that can never be altered or diluted - we are a sinful people. Creator God sent His only son into the world, to pay the ultimate price for our sins, through His death. He was then resurrected, and those who believe in Him, will live with Him eternally. Truly, He is the Way, the Truth, and the Light.
"Only One Way" is not just an invaluable resource for pastors and scholars, it is written in such a way that it is accessible, reassuring and challenging for those of us who sit in the pews and often find ourselves either leaning toward the easy road of skepticism, or wondering how to navigate being a Christ-follower and sharing truth, in this postmodern age we live in.
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