Gavin Ortlund

Gavin Ortlund has a PhD from Fuller Theological Seminary, an MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary and a BA in religion and philosophy from the University of Georgia.[9]

Gavin Ortlund has written multiple books, including Theological Retrieval for Evangelicals: Why We Need Our Past to Have a Future and Finding the Right Hills to Die on: The Case for Theological Triage. [10][11][12] Ortlund has debated Trent Horn (a member of Catholic Answers) on the issue of purgatory and on the issue of Baptismal regeneration.[13][14] He has criticized John MacArthur and others for "prioritizing worship over loving your neighbor, obedience to government and maintaining a good witness", emphasizing the command to obey authorities.[15][16][17]

In his "Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn't" Gavin Ortlund argues for theism, making a case for the existence of God.[18] Ortlund has written a commentary on the work of Anselm.[19][20] He has written on Christian unity, criticizing sectarianism as well as doctrinal indifference.[21][22] Ortlund has opposed those who call for "an end to the Reformation".[23][24]

Gavin Ortlund has defended the doctrine of divine simplicity and the Thomistic view of the beatific vision.[25][26][27][28]

Gavin Ortlund has defended the view that Noah's flood was a regional event and not a global event.[29]

Gavin Ortlund is the grandson of Ray and Anne Ortlund and the son of Raymond C. Ortlund Jr.[30] His brothers include Eric Ortlund, a professor at Oak Hill College in London,[31] and Dane Ortlund, author of the popular Christian book Gentle and Lowly.[32] Gavin Ortlund is married and has 5 children.[5]