Willing to Believe

Willing to Believe
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Publisher : Baker Books
Total Pages : 240
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ISBN-10 : 9781585581535
ISBN-13 : 1585581534
Rating : 4/5 (35 Downloads)

Synopsis Willing to Believe by : R. C. Sproul

What is the role of the will in believing the good news of the gospel? Why is there so much controversy over free will throughout church history? R. C. Sproul finds that Christians have often been influenced by pagan views of the human will that deny the effects of Adam's fall. In Willing to Believe, Sproul traces the free-will controversy from its formal beginning in the fifth century, with the writings of Augustine and Pelagius, to the present. Readers will gain understanding into the nuances separating the views of Protestants and Catholics, Calvinists and Arminians, and Reformed and Dispensationalists. This book, like Sproul's Faith Alone, is a major work on an essential evangelical tenet.

Doctrine of Election

Doctrine of Election
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Publisher : Lulu.com
Total Pages : 172
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ISBN-10 : 9781618980922
ISBN-13 : 1618980920
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis Doctrine of Election by : A.W Pink

God in the Dock

God in the Dock
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Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages : 409
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ISBN-10 : 9780802871831
ISBN-13 : 0802871836
Rating : 4/5 (31 Downloads)

Synopsis God in the Dock by : C. S. Lewis

"Lewis struck me as the most thoroughly converted man I ever met," observes Walter Hooper in the preface to this collection of essays by C.S. Lewis. "His whole vision of life was such that the natural and the supernatural seemed inseparably combined. "It is precisely this pervasive Christianity which is demonstrated in the forty-eight essays comprising God in the Dock. Here Lewis addresses himself both to theological questions and to those which Hooper terms "semi-theological," or ethical. But whether he is discussing "Evil and God," "Miracles," "The Decline of Religion," or "The Humanitarian Theory of Punishment," his insight and observations are thoroughly and profoundly Christian. Drawn from a variety of sources, the essays were designed to meet a variety of needs, and among other accomplishments they serve to illustrate the many different angles from which we are able to view the Christian religion. They range from relatively popular pieces written for newspapers to more learned defenses of the faith which first appeared in The Socratic Digest. Characterized by Lewis's honesty and realism, his insight and conviction, and above all his thoroughgoing commitments to Christianity, these essays make God in the Dock very much a book for our time.--Amazon.com.

Chosen by God

Chosen by God
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Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages : 196
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ISBN-10 : 9781414361147
ISBN-13 : 1414361149
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis Chosen by God by : R. C. Sproul

Nearly 200,000 copies sold! Chosen by God by Dr. R. C. Sproul is a contemporary classic on predestination, a doctrine that isn’t just for Calvinists. It is a doctrine for all biblical Christians. In this updated and expanded edition of Chosen by God, Sproul shows that the doctrine of predestination doesn’t create a whimsical or spiteful picture of God, but rather paints a portrait of a loving God who provides redemption for radically corrupt humans. We choose God because he has opened our eyes to see his beauty; we love him because he first loved us. There is mystery in God’s ways, but not contradiction.

Barth and Schleiermacher on the Doctrine of Election

Barth and Schleiermacher on the Doctrine of Election
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 238
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ISBN-10 : 9780199203222
ISBN-13 : 0199203229
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis Barth and Schleiermacher on the Doctrine of Election by : Matthias Gockel

A new interpretation of the two most important Protestant theologians in the 19th and 20th century, Friedrich Schleiermacher (1768-1834) and Karl Barth (1886-1968). Matthias Gockel focuses on the doctrine of election or predestination, and shows that Schleiermacher's original approach to this was taken one step further by Barth.

Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God

Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God
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Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Total Pages : 137
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ISBN-10 : 9780830834129
ISBN-13 : 0830834125
Rating : 4/5 (29 Downloads)

Synopsis Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by : J. I. Packer

In this classic book, John Stott shows that Christian mission must encompass both evangelism and social action. He offers careful definitions of five key terms- mission, evangelism, dialogue, salvation and conversion. Through a thorough biblical exploration of these concepts, Stott provides a model for ministry to people's spiritual and physical needs alike. Ultimately, Stott points to the example of Jesus, who modeled both the Great Commission of proclamation and the Great Commandment of love and service. This balanced, holistic approach to mission points the way forward for the work of the church in the world. Market/Audience Church Leaders Pastors Students Those interested in Evangelism Endorsements 'A short but exceedingly powerful book. Packer shows that rather than precluding evangelism, God's sovereignty provides the most powerful incentive and support for it . . . Contains impressive depth and contains a thorough and satisfying treatment of the subject.' - DiscerningReader.com 'I've often recommended this book to faithful Christians who are confused about how they are to think about prayer, missions, giving-any area in which our efforts could be wrongly pitted against God's own necessary action. Packer introduces us to clear truths, handles Scripture with exemplary care, and supplies us with just the right amount of illustrations and application.' - From the foreword by Mark Dever, senior pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, D.C. Features and Benefits New mass market edition of a classic InterVarsity Press work on divine sovereignty and human responsibility Challenges extreme views on both sides of the issue Outlines a proper incentive and support for evangelism Over 100,000 copies in print

God Has Chosen

God Has Chosen
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Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Total Pages : 252
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ISBN-10 : 9780830853236
ISBN-13 : 0830853235
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis God Has Chosen by : Mark R. Lindsay

Throughout the church's history, Christians have sought to understand the doctrine of election. On this journey through the Bible and church history, theologian Mark Lindsay turns to the various articulations of the early church fathers, John Calvin's view, the subsequent debate between Calvinists and Arminians, and Karl Barth's modern reconception of the doctrine.

What is Reformed Theology?

What is Reformed Theology?
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Publisher : Baker Books
Total Pages : 241
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ISBN-10 : 9781585586523
ISBN-13 : 1585586528
Rating : 4/5 (23 Downloads)

Synopsis What is Reformed Theology? by : R. C. Sproul

What Do the Five Points of Calvinism Really Mean? Many have heard of Reformed theology, but may not be certain what it is. Some references to it have been positive, some negative. It appears to be important, and they'd like to know more about it. But they want a full, understandable explanation, not a simplistic one. What Is Reformed Theology? is an accessible introduction to beliefs that have been immensely influential in the evangelical church. In this insightful book, R. C. Sproul walks readers through the foundations of the Reformed doctrine and explains how the Reformed belief is centered on God, based on God's Word, and committed to faith in Jesus Christ. Sproul explains the five points of Reformed theology and makes plain the reality of God's amazing grace.

Re-Imaging Election

Re-Imaging Election
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Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages : 234
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ISBN-10 : 9780802864086
ISBN-13 : 0802864082
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis Re-Imaging Election by : Suzanne McDonald

Revision of author's thesis (Ph. D.)--University of St Andrews, 2006 under title: Re-imaging election: the Holy Spirit and the dynamic of election to representation.