SESSION 1: Brent Kompelien begins the symposium by presenting the first lecture on the topic of Eternal Relations of Authority and Submission. This sessions summarizes the view of Wayne Grudem.
PROMPT: Interacting with Grudem’s Systematic Theology (2nd ed.) and other relevant publications, provide a summary of Grudem’s textual and theological argument in favor of ERAS. Explain the best-case position in favor of ERAS with brief commentary on potential ecclesiological and pastoral implications.
This lecture was delivered on September 1, 2026.