Millard Erickson Explained

Millard J. Erickson
Era:	Late 20th and early 21st centuries
Birth Date:	24 June 1932
Birth Place:	Isanti County, Minnesota
Occupation:	Pastor, Theologian
Language:	English
Nationality:	American
Period:	1963-present
Tradition Movement:	Evangelical
Notable Works:	Christian Theology, Truth or Consequences

Millard J. Erickson (born 24 June 1932), born in Isanti County, Minnesota, is an Evangelical Christian theologian, professor of theology, and author.

Early life and education

He earned a B.A. from the University of Minnesota, a B.D. from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, an M.A. from the University of Chicago, and a Ph.D. from Northwestern University.

Ministry

Erickson, an ordained Baptist minister, is a fairly conservative and moderately Calvinistic Evangelical Protestant. He is accommodating of non-mainstream views on a number of issues, but one of the most vocal opponents of theological liberalism and progressive trends within Evangelicalism. Erickson is a prominent critic of openness theology as well as postmodern Christianity, including the Emerging Church movement.

Erickson was Professor of Theology at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. He was professor of theology and academic dean at Bethel University seminary for many years. He also taught at Baylor University.

In 1998, a Festschrift was published in his honor. New Dimensions in Evangelical Thought : Essays in Honor of Millard J. Erickson included contributions from Timothy George, Stanley J. Grenz, Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., Alister E. McGrath, Roger Nicole, Wolfhart Pannenberg, Clark Pinnock, Thom S. Rainer, and Thomas R. Schreiner.

Works

Books

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Articles and Chapters

• Erickson. Millard J. . 3. Biblical Inerrancy: The Last Twenty-five Years . Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society . 25 . 4 . 1982 . 387–94 .
• Erickson. Millard J. . 3. Principles, Permanence and the Future Divine Judgment: A Case Study in Theological Method . Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society . 28 . 3 . 1985 . 317–25 .
  • Erickson. Millard J. . 3. Christology from an Evangelical Perspective . Review and Expositor . 88 . 4 . 1991 . 379–97 . 10.1177/003463739108800405 . 147379782 .
• Erickson. Millard J. . 3. Is There Opportunity for Salvation After Death? . Bibliotheca Sacra . 152 . 19 . 1995 . 131–44 .
• _____ (2017). "Language, Logic, and Trinity: A Critical Examination of the Eternal Subordinationist View of the Trinity". Priscilla Papers. 31 (3): 8–15.

Notes and References

1. Book: Christian Theology. 9781441200105 . 16 January 2013 . Erickson . Millard J. . August 1998 . Baker Publishing .
2. Book: Basic Guide to Eschatology. 9780801058363 . 16 January 2013. Erickson . Millard J. . December 1998 . Baker Publishing .
3. Book: Christian Theology. 9781441200105 . 16 January 2013. Erickson . Millard J. . August 1998 . Baker Publishing .
4. Book: Introducing Christian Doctrine. 9780801022500 . 16 January 2013. Erickson . Millard J. . April 2001 . Baker Academic .
5. Book: Reclaiming The Center. 9781581345681 . 16 January 2013. Erickson . Millard J. . Helseth . Paul Kjoss . Taylor . Justin . 2004 . Crossway Books .
6. Book: What Does God Know And When Does He Know It: The Current Controversy Over Divine Foreknowledge. 9780310273387 . 16 January 2013. Erickson . Millard J. . 9 May 2006 . Zondervan .
7. Book: Who's Tampering With the Trinity?. 9780825499180 . 16 January 2013. Erickson . Millard J. . 2009 . Kregel Academic .