Chosen for Life: The Case for Divine Election (Paperback)
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Publisher: Crossway/Good News Publishers
Author: Storms, Sam
ISBN-10: 1581348436 | ISBN-13: 9781581348439
Binding: Paperback
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Publisher Description: Divine election is certainly one of the more profound—and controversial—doctrines in the Bible. Does God elect people because they believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, or does God elect people in order that they will believe in Christ? Much of the disagreement and controversy concerning this doctrine proceeds from a fundamental misunderstanding of what it means.
This is why Storms begins his analysis of divine election with an attempt to clarify precisely what is at stake and, at the same time, correct misrepresentations of it. He takes a thorough look at the doctrine as it is presented in Romans 9 as well as the rest of the New Testament. He also explores freedom of will and the order of salvation. Appendixes address “Three Problem Passages” and “Who Can and Cannot Pray for God to Save the Lost?”
Endorsements
“I can’t know and love and serve God if I don’t know truth about God. This book describes God the way he really is.”
John Piper, Pastor for Preaching and Vision, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis
“This new edition of Chosen for Life has everything one could want on the topic of election. Those who agree will be heartily encouraged; those who disagree will be respectfully challenged; the hearts of all will marvel at the glorious grace of God in the gospel.”
C. J. Mahaney, Sovereign Grace Ministries
“Storms’s offensive against Arminian-type views of election among evangelicals is a very solid piece of work. The thoroughness of its arguments gives it conclusive force.”
J. I. Packer, Professor of Theology, Regent College
Interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
“This extraordinarily clear and courteous book makes its case without stooping to caricature or invective. It is a fine model of exactly how theological disagreements should be resolved: with respectful listening, careful distinctions, historical awareness, deep reverence for Scripture, and patient exegesis.”
D. A. Carson, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
240 pages
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By T. Pruitt [blog] on May 26, 2009
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Did God save us because of He knew we would believe or did He save us based upon the mystery of His own sovereign will? These are important questions. The doctrine of election continues to be a hot spot of controversy in the church. Often times the idea of God's sovereignty in the salvation of His people is dismissed on the basis of misunderstandings. Thankfully, in "Chosen for Life" Sam Storms has given us one of the most effective explanations of the doctrine of God's sovereign election. If you are wanting to understand this important doctrine then I can think of no better place for you to begin your study. "Chosen for Life" will also be helpful for those wanting to teach on the doctrine of election. |
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Introduction and Chapter 1
