Slipping Through the Cracks

“Exceedingly difficult philosophical and theological issues deserve very careful explanations. Zach Breitenbach steers a very careful path through one of the thorniest of these issues, clearing a potential trail through the obstacle course of how Jesus Christ could be the only way to salvation. Being additionally sophisticated and exhibiting well-written clarity are side benefits. Very highly recommended.”


—Gary R. Habermas, Liberty University





“I am grateful for Breitenbach’s carefully reasoned analysis of Molinism, the unevangelized, and ‘the problem of the contingently lost.’ He presents important clarifications and arguments worthy of further engagement. Slipping Through the Cracks provides a model that is not only faithful to Scripture and rationally coherent but also stands out as a valuable contribution to the literature on an important perennial topic.”


—Paul Copan, author of True for You, But Not for Me





“Seamlessly interweaving academic precision and charitable sensitivity, Breitenbach offers a combination rarely found in substantive works dealing with weighty topics. Neither simplistic nor inaccessible, Slipping Through the Cracks should be required reading for anyone seeking to better understand the soteriological problem of evil.”


—T. J. Gentry, cofounder of Good Reasons Apologetics





“Zach Breitenbach has done the Christian, philosophical, apologetic, and theological community a wonderful service. Unafraid to tackle prohibitively difficult questions, the prodigiously gifted author has the expansive mind and requisite skill and aptitude to navigate their contours, often with penetrating profundity. Breitenbach’s original theodicy offered here is both extremely thoughtful and eminently worthy of careful consideration. . . . With lucid prose and crystal-clear explanations, he has written a wonderful book.”


—David Baggett, Houston Baptist University





“Dr. Breitenbach is a maestro, creating and conducting a sophisticated theological and philosophical symphony. He meticulously scrutinizes and adapts alternative works and themes to arrange a brilliant harmony of God’s classical attributes, Christian exclusivism, and the reality of the contingently lost. His composition deserves an attentive audience. He doesn’t allow much, if anything, to slip through the cracks.”


—Richard A. Knopp, Lincoln Christian University





“With clear language and critical insight, Zach Breitenbach offers a fresh theodicy in the form of reasoned proposal for addressing the theological topic of the contingently lost. He does not avoid the hard issues but offers a biblically faithful response to a variety of perspectives dealing with this philosophical issue. Breitenbach astutely works through a multitude of possible viewpoints and addresses topics like God's love, God's sovereignty, and the problem of those who may be considered contingently lost. This approach will no doubt encourage fresh discussion and raise new questions to pursue.”


—Leo Percer, John W. Rawlings School of Divinity





“Zach Breitenbach presents us here with a carefully argued treatment of one of the tougher questions arising for the Christian believer who thinks that some stripe or flavor of Molinism is the best model for reconciling divine sovereignty and human freedom. His summary and analysis of contemporary molinistic theories is worth the price of the book alone; his further work on how to be a Molinist and address the soteriological problems of evil is remarkable, providing a series of strong arguments for his model. Highly recommended!”


—Edward N. Martin, Liberty University