In 152 pages Wallenkampf has covered almost every facet of justification. This is a book for every Christian, especially the minister, containing most of what a seminary student would absorb from a class about righteousness by faith.
The book deals with such vital issues as "Security in Christ," "The Insufficiency of Good Works," "Justification and the Judgment," "Salvation and Rewards," and "Christian Perfection." The reader is shown both sides of each aspect of justification. Taking his cue from the pendulum movement in the Old Testament, the author steers a balanced course.
Wallenkampf's theology is backed with ample scriptural references and brief well-chosen quotes from a spectrum of theologians from Luther to Barth, as well as the writings of Ellen White. Though heavy theology, the book contains homespun illustrations from the author's own experiences.
The author's years of making theology simple and meaningful to both neophyte students and theology majors is evident. The reader can probe the depths of salvation theology in clear, simple language, for every sentence is understandable and packed with meaning. We are provided with the Greek definitions of such familiar words as sin, justification, sanctification, faith, redemption, and perfection.
This book is for anyone interested in understanding the issues involved in the "new theology." But more than that, it is a must for those who want to be informed and inspired on the most important issue of our day—salvation. The impact of its importance is found in the title of the last chapter, "The Joy and Glory of Justification by Faith."
Justified will find its place on the shelf of ministers as a reference book and as a resource for sermons.
