The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination

Name: The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination
Brand: Author's Republic
Availability: InStock
Author: Loraine Boettner
ISBN: 9781667937540

Author: Loraine Boettner

Narrator: John Formsma

Unabridged: 20 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: JF Audiobooks

Published: 12/23/2021

Categories: Nonfiction, Religion, Christian Theology, Christianity, Calvinist, Protestant

Synopsis

This is a very well-written explanation and defense of the Biblical doctrine of Predestination. The author, Loraine Boettner, received a Bachelor of Science degree from Tarkio College in 1925. He then attended Princeton Theological Seminary, receiving two degrees there: a Bachelor of Theology in 1928, and a Master of Theology in 1929. He received an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Tarkio College in 1933. First published in 1932, this is the 1954 edition. The author deals thoroughly with Predestination by examining six main sections. Section 1 defines the terms and concepts, laying the foundation: it is illogical for an infinite and wise God to create a world without a definite plan for that world. Section 2 elaborates the well-known “Five Points of Calvinism.” Section 3 considers common objections to the Reformed understanding of Predestination. Section 4 looks at salvation by grace and the personal assurance of salvation. It also compares Predestination to Fatalism. Section 5 shows the practical importance of the doctrine of Predestination. Section 6 briefly recounts the importance of Calvinism throughout church history and how it shaped the development of liberty among nations.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Adam T. on June 30, 2009

Believe it or not this book was very exciting to read. Yes, it had SOME dull parts in it, but for the most part it was very engaging in discussing this paramount doctrine so oft neglected. This work was remarkably articulate in answering many objections to the particular point of Calvinism - predesti......more

Goodreads review by Tim Smith on August 01, 2020

Starts off with an elucidation of the doctrine of predestination, as advertised, and does a very thorough job of explaining and defending it. There are eight chapters addressing specific objections to predestination which are quite helpful. However, the last 10% or so of the book veers into an endors......more

Goodreads review by Rob on May 24, 2008

This is the FIRST book I read concerning Reformed Doctrine and was the writing that the Holy Spirit used to open my eyes to the Truth of Scripture. It provided the Foundation that had been omitted from teachings of Scripture for the first 26 years of my life. Those teaching were not fully incorrect......more

Goodreads review by Douglas on May 03, 2009

Excellent. Also read in May of 1988.......more

Goodreads review by William on September 03, 2011

After many years of online debate, as an Arminian against Calvinists, I was challenged to read this book. This is the book that convinced me of the veracity of the doctrines of grace found in what is commonly known as Calvinism. Boettner goes from passage to passage in the Bible to show how the doctr......more