The Doctrine of Good Works, Thomas H. McCall
The Doctrine of Good Works, Thomas H. McCall
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The Doctrine of Good Works
Reclaiming a Neglected Protestant Teaching

Author: Thomas H. McCall, Caleb T. Friedeman, Matt Friedeman

Narrator: Kyle Tait

Unabridged: 8 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/25/2023


Synopsis

In Titus, Paul says Christ redeemed a people "zealous for good works." Despite this declaration and others like it, the doctrine of good works has fallen on hard times in contemporary Protestant theology and practice. At best, it's neglected—as in most systematic theologies and in too much church teaching. At worst, it's viewed with suspicion—as a threat to salvation by grace alone through faith alone.

In this important work addressing a significant gap in current theological literature, the authors argue that by jettisoning a doctrine of good works, the contemporary church contradicts historical Protestantism and, more importantly, biblical teaching. They combine their areas of expertise—exegesis, systematic and historical theology, and practical theology—to help listeners recover and embrace a positive doctrine of good works. They survey historical Protestant teaching to show the importance of the doctrine to our forebears, engage the scriptural testimony on the role of good works, formulate a theology of salvation and good works, and explore pastoral applications.

About Thomas H. McCall

Thomas H. McCall is Timothy C. and Julie M. Tennent Professor of Theology at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky.


Reviews

Goodreads review by David on January 12, 2025

This is a comprehensive treatment of the doctrine of good works, exploring biblical, systematic, and practical aspects. There is a lot packed into 200 pages. I especially found the final chapter on strategies for pastors and churches to be helpful.......more

Goodreads review by John on April 01, 2024

Book #6 in 2024 Paperback 4 stars A good book examining the place of good works in the Christian life. Some parts were better than others, and I would use different language and perhaps frame things a bit differently, but overall a useful tool for understanding what Protestants have historically said a......more

Goodreads review by Abram on March 14, 2025

Pretty solid read for Systematic. At points I disagreed with some of the author's claims about works. He basically argues that the common Protestant belief "works are not necessary for salvation" is wrong, instead claiming that they are. But then he goes and reasons his way to what winds up being th......more

Goodreads review by Hallelujah Brews on September 08, 2023

This book was very challenging for me to read. Im definitely going to need to reread it again in a few months, as I found the material quite academic for my non-seminary background. It was a good start for me to become more familiar with doctrines of grace, salvation and justification. I know I'll n......more

Goodreads review by Jose on November 28, 2023

A spiritually challenging book and one that I will re-read in the future. A bit dry at some points, but the authors cover a lot of ground in ~200 pages to show how good works is a necessity during the process of sanctification. They do this by covering Reformed theologians (and some other church fig......more