The following is from Way of Life Literature:
[C.S.] Lewis rejected the fundamental doctrines of the infallible inspiration of Scripture and “penal substitutionary atonement” and believed in purgatory and baptismal regeneration (“C.S. Lewis Superstar,” Christianity Today, Dec. 2005). Lewis rejected the historicity of Jonah and Job. He believed in prayers to the dead and confession to a priest. He held to theistic evolution, believing that “man is physically descended from animals” and calling the Genesis account of creation “a Hebrew folk tale” (Lewis, The Problem of Pain). He denied the eternal torment of hell and claimed that followers of pagan religions can be saved without acknowledging Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour (Lewis, Mere Christianity; The Chronicles of Narnia: The Last Battle). - David Cloud
For more from David Cloud (Way of Life) about Lewis see the free eBook: Evangelicals and C.S. Lewis . Also see: C.S. Lewis - Why So Popular Among Evangelicals?
Additional resources:
Cautions for Mere Christianity
A Thumbnail of C.S. Lewis's Troubling Theology ...orthodox or heterodox?
C.S. Lewis, the Sneaky Pagan
C. S. Lewis Superstar
C.S. Lewis: The Man and His Myths
Pastor Mike [Abendroth] interviews Michael Beasley on today’s show. They discuss a book Michael recent wrote called “Altar to an Unknown Love: Rob Bell, C.S. Lewis, and the Legacy of the Art and Thought of Man” [see below]. If you are a C.S. Lewis fan, you might want to listen to this show.
Listen: http://www.nocompromiseradio.com/2014/09/10/michael-beasley-interview-re-cs-lewis/
eBook and paperback - available at amazon.com. For more information about this book, go to: ataul.thearmoury.org. For more information about The Armoury Ministries, go to: www.thearmouryministries.org
2 Timothy 3:1,4: "In the last days...men will be...lovers of hedonism [φιλήδονοι]..."
For centuries, the world of professing Christendom has faced countless contests regarding the nature of God's justice and love, as well as the doctrines of Heaven and Hell. Rob Bell's book, Love Wins, is just another illustration of this reality. The entire protest revolving around Bell's book was fairly dramatic, however, it produced more smoke and heat than productive light. Despite the loud complaints leveled against the controversial author of Love Wins, what he unveiled in his book should have produced little surprise. There is a very important and untold story behind the whole Bell debate that must be passed on for the sake of future generations. The mystery and oddity of this conflict has revealed a systemic problem - one that is much greater than the premature protests surrounding Rob Bell. Altar to an Unknown Love addresses the untold story which stands behind the scenes of Bell's particular views of theology. What the reader may find surprising is that Bell's teachings are remarkably familiar, and have even been promoted, whether directly or indirectly, by some of Bell's loudest critics. All of this points to a great opportunity for the church in the present day. The conflict surrounding Rob Bell actually supplies an opportunity to rediscover our need to go back to the Scriptures themselves, rather than to the teachings and traditions of men. This is an opportunity for the church to rediscover the priority of Sola Scriptura, now, and for the generations to come.
- See more: http://www.thearmoury.org/2014/09/altar-to-unknown-love-rob-bell-cs-lewis.html
Were J.R.R. Tolkien, G.K. Chesterton, and C.S. Lewis saved? Doug Wilson (pastor of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho) was recently asked this question and many of his answers reveal the troubling implications of his “Federal Vision” theology. This program addresses Wilson’s answers to this question – Doug Wilson, J.R.R. Tolkien, G.K. Chesterton, & C.S. Lewis
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Radio program: Who Was C.S. Lewis? with Jerry Guiltner & Larry Spargimino
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Chronicles of Narnia: Wholesome Entertainment or Gateway to Paganism (book)