Norman L. Geisler (1932–2019)

I have always appreciated Geisler's approach to apologetics, so was interested in his perspective in the arminian/calvinism debate. If you are interested in following the conversation between dispensationalists and reformed (note: White is a Reformed Baptist) theologians, and are willing to patiently read both perspective, there is a series of books written, from both perspectives. I think this is the first (although there are plenty of earlier books, the next book specifically responds to Geisler's arguments. Follow with The Potter's Freedom by James R. White. White is more gracious than the average reviewer on Amazon and here on Librarything, but he does believe Geisler incorrectly describes calvinism (as does nearly every reformed reader, it seems) and writes an incisive response. I wish Geisler had been able to write in a way that his opponents would be able to disagree, while agreeing with his terms and portrayal of his opponents. However, I do think that Geisler correctly represents the ambivalence the average reader of the Bible sees in Scripture, and I can understand why the book was received so well.… (more)