FOR SURE! - Assurance and Evangelicalism

FOR SURE!Assurance and EvangelicalismMichael J. S. Austin, Ph.D.This new book enters the current debate on Evangelicalism to discuss these vital •Why Evangelicalism is seen as a product of the eighteenth century ‘age of reason’, when Jonathan Edwards and John Wesley embraced John Locke’s Enlightenment ideas to form a radically new doctrine of assurance.•Why the ‘Enlightenment thesis’ believes that Evangelicalism appeared in the 1730’s, and has been adapting itself ever since, and how this new ‘thesis’ is a key driver behind new evangelicalism.•How the Reformed Faith can be freed from the alleged position of being mired in Enlightenment rationalism.Engaging with sponsors of the ‘New Evangelical’ approach, this carefully researched work offers •Probe key issues and restore confidence in historic Evangelicalism by sharing the glory of the gospel, and the marvel of the finished work of Christ.•Make a case for historic, Reformed Evangelicalism and the urgent proclamation of the gospel of God’s grace, including a clear exposition of assurance.•Give biblical answers on issues of verbal inspiration, evolution, the place of the mind, faith and Christian assurance.‘FOR SURE’ is a serious piece of writing, directed to inform the mind and warm the heart. biblical theology/evangelical history/apologetics/contemporary evangelicalism.Target audience – all interested in current trends in evangelicalism; people influenced by new evangelicalism and concerned about the vital subject of assurance – pastors, theological students and Christians everywhere who would like to gain a clearer understanding of these challenging issues.