Stanley Grenz

Stanley James Grenz (January 7, 1950 – March 12, 2005) was an American Protestant Baptist theologian and ethicist. He was born in Alpena, Michigan, and died in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Grenz made significant contributions to discussions on how evangelical Christianity should interact with the wider world. His extensive writings covered a broad spectrum of topics, including sexuality, history, and Christian apologetics, establishing him as a prominent evangelical voice in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. He held to the main principles of Arminian theology, including a concept of eternal security guaranteed by the presence of the Spirit, reflecting his view of corporate election. Grenz was married to Edna Grenz, a church musician, and was the father of two children and grandfather to one grandchild. He passed away at the age of 55 due to a brain aneurysm.