Finding the Right Hills to Die On: The Case for Theological Triage (Gavin Ortlund)

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"This is a wise and needed book.”

—Russell Moore, President, The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention

In theology, just as in battle, some hills are worth dying on and others are not. But how do we know which ones? When should doctrine divide, and when should unity prevail? Just as a medic on a battlefield treats the severely wounded first and then moves on to the less serious injuries, we must prioritize doctrine in order of importance. Pastor Gavin Ortlund implores us to cultivate humility as we prioritize doctrine into four ranks—essential, urgent, important, and unimportant—so that we will be as effective as possible at advancing the gospel in our time.

Published in partnership with the Gospel Coalition.

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Table of Contents

Foreword by D. A. Carson

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part 1: Why Theological Triage?

Chapter 1: The Danger of Doctrinal Sectarianism 

Chapter 2: The Danger of Doctrinal Minimalism

Chapter 3: My Journey on Secondary and Tertiary Doctrines

Part 2: Theological Triage at Work 

Chapter 4: Why Primary Doctrines Are Worth Fighting For

Chapter 5: Navigating the Complexity of Secondary Doctrines

Chapter 6: Why We Should Not Divide over Tertiary Doctrines

Conclusion: A Call to Theological Humility

General Index

Scripture Index

Product Details

Title:  Finding the Right Hills to Die On: The Case for Theological Triage

Author:  Gavin Ortlund

Publisher: Crossway Publishing

Pages: 176

Binding: Paperback

Size: 20.3 x 12.3 cm

ISBN: 9781433567421