Garry Williams (theologian)

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. ^{[7] [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) ISBN   1-84227-079-6 ^[13]
• The Theology of Rowan Williams: An Outline,Critique and Consideration of Its Consequences (2002) ISBN   0-94630-749-0 ^{[14] [15]}
• The Da Vinci Code: From Dan Brown's Fiction to Mary Magdalene's Faith (2006) ISBN   1-84550-121-7
• Penal Substitution: A Response to Recent Criticisms in The Atonement Debate (2007) ISBN   0-31027-339-0 ^{[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]

References

1. "We want to help you to grow and mature in the midst of your ministry". Archived from the original on 2018-09-03. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
2. Steve Jeffery; Michael Ovey; Andrew Sach (2007). Pierced for Our Transgressions: Rediscovering the Glory of Penal Substitution. Inter-Varsity Press. pp. 233–. ISBN   978-1-84474-178-6.
3. "Atonement and Evangelicalism: An Interview with Garry Williams".
4. Tidball, Derek ed. (2007). The Atonement Debate, p. 10. Zondervan, Michigan. ISBN   0-31027-339-0
5. "ChristChurch Harpenden | Who we are".
6. Michael A. G. Haykin; Kenneth J. Stewart (2008). The Advent of Evangelicalism: Exploring Historical Continuities. B & H Academic. pp. 422–. ISBN   978-0-8054-4860-3.
7. Oliver D. Crisp (1 September 2014). Deviant Calvinism: Broadening Reformed Theology. Augsburg Fortress Pub. pp. 24–. ISBN   978-1-4514-8613-1.
8. Jonathan F. Bayes (9 September 2010). The Apostles' Creed: Truth with Passion. Wipf and Stock Publishers. pp. 84–. ISBN   978-1-60899-539-4.
9. R. Larry Shelton (1 October 2006). Cross & Covenant: Interpreting the Atonement for 21st Century Mission. InterVarsity Press. pp. 203–. ISBN   978-0-8308-5629-9.
10. Gerald McDermott (2010). The Oxford Handbook of Evangelical Theology. Oxford Handbooks Online. pp. 77–. ISBN   978-0-19-536944-1.
11. John Piper; David Mathis (2014). The Romantic Rationalist: God, Life, and Imagination in the Work of C.S. Lewis. Crossway. pp. 73–. ISBN   978-1-4335-4501-6.
12. "Lecturers, Pastors' Academy".
13. Eric J. Bargerhuff (1 February 2010). Love that Rescues: God's Fatherly Love in the Practice of Church Discipline. Wipf and Stock Publishers. pp. 124–. ISBN   978-1-60608-561-5.
14. Rupert Shortt (1 February 2009). Rowan's Rule: The Biography of the Archbishop of Canterbury. William B. Eerdmans Pub. pp. 171–. ISBN   978-0-8028-6461-1.
15. Caroline J. Addington Hall (2013). A Thorn in the Flesh: How Gay Sexuality is Changing the Episcopal Church. Rowman & Littlefield. pp. 147–. ISBN   978-1-4422-1994-6.
16. Robert A. Peterson (2011). Salvation Accomplished by the Son: The Work of Christ. Crossway. pp. 398–. ISBN   978-1-4335-2360-1.
17. Ben Pugh (28 August 2014). Atonement Theories: A Way through the Maze. Wipf and Stock Publishers. pp. 126–. ISBN   978-1-62032-853-8.
18. Williams, Garry J. (2013). Silent witnesses : lessons on theology, life, and the church from Christians of the past. Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust. ISBN   978-1-84871-217-1. OCLC   851190491.
19. Williams, Garry J. (2016). His love endures forever : reflections on the immeasurable love of God. Crossway. ISBN   978-1433550829. OCLC   940455444.

External links

• Garry Williams academic profile at WTS Archived 2012-03-30 at the Wayback Machine
• Westminster Theological Seminary
• The John Owen Centre
• London Theological Seminary
• College Prep (Evangelicals Now Article) An interview with Garry Williams