Garry Williams (theologian) explained

Garry John Williams is an English theologian and academic. He is currently the director of the Pastors' Academy, formerly known as the John Owen Centre,^[1] which is part of London Seminary. Williams also lectures on Systematic Theology at London Seminary. He is also visiting professor of Historical Theology at the Westminster Theological Seminary, Adjunct Professor of Historical Theology at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, and Fellow in Theology and History at Greystone Theological Institute, London.

Early life and education

Williams obtained his degree and masters at Christ Church, Oxford, and his doctorate at Queen's College, Oxford.^[2] His Doctorate was titled 'A Critical Exposition of Hugo Grotius’s Doctrine of the Atonement in De satisfactione Christi'.^[3]

Career

Williams held the position of academic Dean at Oak Hill Theological College.^[4] In 2014 he served on the leadership at ChristChurch Harpenden, and is an ordained elder.^[5]

Williams writes extensively in theological journals^{[6] [7]} and presents papers at theological conferences.^{[8] [9]} His ideas are frequently the subject of debate and discussion by other theologians.^{[10] [11]} His long term project is to publish a biblical, historical, and systematic study of the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement.^[12]

Personal

Williams is married and has four children.

Works

Books and contributions by Garry Williams include:

• The Cross and the Punishment of Sin in Where Wrath and Mercy Meet (2001) ^[13]
• The Theology of Rowan Williams: An Outline,Critique and Consideration of Its Consequences (2002) ^{[14] [15]}
• The Da Vinci Code: From Dan Brown's Fiction to Mary Magdalene's Faith (2006)
• Penal Substitution: A Response to Recent Criticisms in The Atonement Debate (2007) ^{[16] [17]}
• Silent Witnesses: Lessons on Theology, Life, and the Church from Christians of the Past (2013)^[18]
• His Love Endures Forever: Reflections on the Immeasurable Love of God (2016)^[19]

External links

• Garry Williams academic profile at WTS
• Westminster Theological Seminary
• The John Owen Centre
• London Theological Seminary
• College Prep (Evangelicals Now Article) An interview with Garry Williams

Notes and References

1. Web site: We want to help you to grow and mature in the midst of your ministry . https://web.archive.org/web/20180903110151/https://pastorsacademy.org/about/london-seminary/. 2018-09-03 . 2023-10-19.
2. Book: Steve Jeffery. Michael Ovey. Andrew Sach. Pierced for Our Transgressions: Rediscovering the Glory of Penal Substitution. 2007. Inter-Varsity Press. 978-1-84474-178-6. 233–.
3. Web site: Atonement and Evangelicalism: An Interview with Garry Williams.
4. Tidball, Derek ed. (2007). The Atonement Debate, p. 10. Zondervan, Michigan.
5. Web site: ChristChurch Harpenden | Who we are .
6. Book: Michael A. G. Haykin. Kenneth J. Stewart. The Advent of Evangelicalism: Exploring Historical Continuities. 2008. B & H Academic. 978-0-8054-4860-3. 422–.
7. Book: Oliver D. Crisp. Deviant Calvinism: Broadening Reformed Theology. 1 September 2014. Augsburg Fortress Pub. 978-1-4514-8613-1. 24–.
8. Book: Jonathan F. Bayes. The Apostles' Creed: Truth with Passion. 9 September 2010. Wipf and Stock Publishers. 978-1-60899-539-4. 84–.
9. Book: R. Larry Shelton. Cross & Covenant: Interpreting the Atonement for 21st Century Mission. 1 October 2006. InterVarsity Press. 978-0-8308-5629-9. 203–.
10. Book: Gerald McDermott. The Oxford Handbook of Evangelical Theology. 2010. Oxford Handbooks Online. 978-0-19-536944-1. 77–.
11. Book: John Piper. David Mathis. The Romantic Rationalist: God, Life, and Imagination in the Work of C.S. Lewis. 2014. Crossway. 978-1-4335-4501-6. 73–.
12. Web site: Lecturers, Pastors' Academy.
13. Book: Eric J. Bargerhuff. Love that Rescues: God's Fatherly Love in the Practice of Church Discipline. 1 February 2010. Wipf and Stock Publishers. 978-1-60608-561-5. 124–.
14. Book: Rupert Shortt. Rowan's Rule: The Biography of the Archbishop of Canterbury. 1 February 2009. William B. Eerdmans Pub.. 978-0-8028-6461-1. 171–.
15. Book: Caroline J. Addington Hall. A Thorn in the Flesh: How Gay Sexuality is Changing the Episcopal Church. 2013. Rowman & Littlefield. 978-1-4422-1994-6. 147–.
16. Book: Robert A. Peterson. Salvation Accomplished by the Son: The Work of Christ. 2011. Crossway. 978-1-4335-2360-1. 398–.
17. Book: Ben Pugh. Atonement Theories: A Way through the Maze. 28 August 2014. Wipf and Stock Publishers. 978-1-62032-853-8. 126–.
18. Book: Williams, Garry J.. Silent witnesses : lessons on theology, life, and the church from Christians of the past. 2013. Banner of Truth Trust. 978-1-84871-217-1. Edinburgh. 851190491.
19. Book: Williams, Garry J.. His love endures forever : reflections on the immeasurable love of God. 2016. Crossway. 978-1433550829. 940455444.