Theology
Justification and the Churches Pastoral Questions at the Heart of Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox Theology Gerald Hiestand In Justification and the Churches , Gerald Hiestand reveals the pas- toral and soteriological logic shaping the doctrine of justification across the Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox traditions. As Hiestand explores each tradition’s distinct pastoral questions, he reveals how the respective answers shape their doctrinal conclusions. Through a careful historical, biblical, and theological analysis, he invites readers to learn from each perspective, showing that “different answers to different questions” fosters unity rather than division. Ideal for professors, students, and pastors, this book illuminates varying approaches to the doctrine of justification, offering fresh insights into how these traditions enrich one another. “Hiestand is the consummate pastor theologian, and Justification and the Churches is an ideal example of what he calls ‘ecclesial theology’—theology done from and for the church. Those of us who long for the unity of the church will appreciate and make good use of this book. It makes controversial claims, but it does so thought- fully and with an abundance of divine wisdom and love.” —Doug- las A. Sweeney , Beeson Divinity School, Samford University “A careful and pastorally framed exploration of how Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox traditions articulate the mystery of salvation. I am grateful for Hiestand’s attentive and respectful reading of Eastern Orthodoxy, even where differences of emphasis remain. By showing how each tradition’s distinct diagnostic lens yields distinct doctrinal expressions, Hiestand advances a conversation marked by charity and theological seriousness without flattening real differences. A valuable and hopeful contribution to contemporary theology.” —Eve Tibbs , Fuller Theological Seminary “Hiestand shows that Protestants, Catholics, and Orthodox have different things in view when it comes to justification—extrinsic acquittal, interior healing, and glorification. Brilliantly, he shows that these things are compatible and, indeed, are firmly grounded both biblically and in the Church Fathers. This marvelous (and entertaining) book is a major breakthrough.” —Matthew Levering , Mundelein Seminary “In this careful and historically sensitive book, Hiestand offers us a rich serving of ecclesial theology.” —James M. Arcadi , rector, All Souls Anglican Church; Litfin Divinity School, Wheaton College
OCTOBER 2026 • 320 pp. • $29.99p • 9781540970213
Gerald Hiestand (PhD, University of Reading) is the senior pastor of Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park, Illinois, and cofounder of the Center for Pastor Theologians. He is the author or editor of numerous books, including The Pastor Theologian: Resurrecting an Ancient Vision and Beauty, Order , and Mystery: A Christian Vision of Human Sexuality.
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