A Call for Papers

Who is Neil Anderson and why should you care? I’m so very glad you asked.

“Dr. Neil T. Anderson, a former aerospace engineer with Apollo, is an associate professor of practical theology at Talbot School of Theology (and chairman of his department), and president of Freedom In Christ Ministries. His three most popular books are Victory Over the Darkness (Regal Books, 1990, 245 pages), The Bondage Breaker (Harvest House, 1990/1993, 247 pages), and Released from Bondage (Here’s Life, 1991, 263 pages).” – RAPIDNET

Anderson is a major player in shaping the thinking of Christians at almost all levels: from people in the pews, to pastors in the pulpit, deacons, elders, and educators. His list of books is impressive if only for the volume:

- THE BONDAGE BREAKER
- THE STEPS TO FREEDOM IN CHRIST
- WINNING SPIRITUAL WARFARE
- VICTORY OVER THE DARKNESS
- STOMPING OUT THE DARKNESS
- BREAKING THE BONDAGE OF LEGALISM
- FREEDOM FROM ADDICTION
- WHO I AM IN CHRIST
- FREEDOM FROM FEAR
- The CHRIST-CENTERED MARRIAGE
- OVERCOMING NEGATIVE SELF-IMAGE
- FINDING GOD’S WILL IN SPIRITUALLY DECEPTIVE TIMES
- OVERCOMING DEPRESSION
- CHRIST-CENTERED THERAPY
- SETTING YOUR CHURCH FREE

And this is just a sampling of the subjects on which he writes and speaks with authority. The question, however, is this: is his teaching biblical or is it, as some have charged, sanctification through self-esteem? Are his principles helpful tools to assist the Body of Christ in growing to maturity or are they syncretistic and tainted with the psychological culture of our times?

What I propose is for those of us with an interest in Anderson and his teachings to do our homework and post the research we have done as well as our evaluation of his teachings. If you believe they are biblical, demonstrate it in your post; if you believe they are not biblical, then offer support for your conclusions.

Posts can be a review of his books, a consideration of his theology, or conclusions derived from the research of others.

When you have finished your post, please send me the URL of your post at eternalperspectives@gmail.com. I’ll collate the posts and list the URLs according to the conclusions at which the various entries arrive.

Have at it!


2 Cor 1:13