Can believers lose their faith? Robert Peterson addresses an age od question crucial to an insecure modern world. Tracing preservation and apsotacy throughout the Bible, he illustrates how God saves and keeps his people, giving them confidence to live for his glory.

The explorations in Biblical theology series addresses the need for quality literature that attracts believing readers to good theology and builds them up in their faith. Each title in the in the series combi9nes solid content with the accessibility and readability of a popular book-a valuable addition to the library of any college student, thoughtful lay reader, seminarian, or lay pastor.

This book treats a difficult but crucial topic for the Christian life in a way that is both true to Scripture and pastorally sensitive. Written for a wide audience, not only pastors and teachers but other interested persons will find reading it edifying as well as instructive. --Richard B. Gaffin Jr., Westminster Theological Seminary

Under the trusty captaincy of Professor Robert Peterson, a crew of seasoned Reformed sailors has set out to encompass a new Treasure Island - an up-to-the-minute, mid-range, pastorally focused collection of Explorations in Biblical Theology. ... These are books to look out for, and to collect as they see the light of day. --J. I. Packer, Regent College