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The
Potter's Freedom
A Defense of the Reformation and a Rebuttal of Norman Geisler's
"Chosen But Free"
James
R. White
Do we really need
another book on the doctrines of grace when there are so many excellent
books in print that define and defend the great doctrines of the
Reformation?
Yes! We certainly do! You may embrace the doctrines of
grace, but do you find it difficult explaining these teachings to your
family and friends in a clear and convincing manner? If so, The
Potter's Freedom will provide the kind of help you need.
In 1999, a book entitles Chosen But Free was written by Norman
Geisler, a nationally known and respected apologist. In this book he
sounds an alarm about a belief system that is "theologically
inconsistent, philosophically insufficient, and morally repugnant"...
a belief system called Calvinism. Geisler's book contains assertions and
arguments which you probably have heard people say, such as:
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How can a man be held responsibile for his sin if
his will is not his own?
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Calvinism undermines the motive for evangelism.
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Calvinists believe that man becomes little more
than a robot.
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Doesn't the Bible say that God would have all men
saved?
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Doesn't God merely elect on the basis of what He
foresees?
The Potter's Freedom
is a concise, complete,
biblical response to Dr. Geisler's book. But it is much more than that! As
you follow the biblical exegesis and arguments of Mr. White, The
Potter's Freedom will become a valuable resource and guide for you as
you share your convictions with others.
James R. White asserts that today there ought to be a sixth point of
Calvinism, and that this teaching needs to be stated at the very beginning
before anyone can rightly consider the other five points. We highly
recommend The Potter's Freedom to all our readers, including
pastors, Sunday School teachers, church leaders, and yes - you!
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Redemption Accomplished and
Applied
John Murray
A detailed discussion, from a strongly Reformed position, of the work of
Christ for his people. Excellent book. 192 pages.
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The Plan of Salvation
B. B. Warfield
In this short book, Warfield outlines all the historic Christian views of
salvation. Warfield examines Supernaturalism, Autosoterism, Sacerdolalism,
Universalism, and Calvinism.
Eye opening. 112 pages.
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The
Reformed Doctrine of Predestination
Loraine Boettner
One of the most thorough and convincing statements on predestination
to have appeared in any language, The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination
has been regarded as the authoritative work in this field. 440 pages.
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Apostolic
Preaching of the Cross
Leon
Morris
Here is an tempt to
understand what was in the apostles' minds when they used such words as
"redeem," "covenant," "propitiate,"
"reconcile," and "justify." Morris studies these
themes against the background of relevant Old Testament passages, takes
into account the light shed on the meanings of these words in the everyday
language of New Testament times, and compares apostolic terminology to
that used by the rabbinic writings. The result is a regarding study of one
of the major themes of Christian theology--the death of Christ and the
interpretation of its significance by the early church.
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The
Five Points of Calvinsim
Defined, Defended and Documented
David
N. Steele & Curtis C. Thomas
This treatment of the five
points of Calvinism makes a unique contribution to this controversial
discussion by clearly defining and biblically defending each of the five
points. It then provides a brief bibliography listing the most helpful
literature on each point. As a good introduction to this system of
thought, we highly recommend it for individual and group study.
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Easy
Chairs, Hard Words
Douglas
Wilson
Therefore He has mercy on whom He wills, and
whom He wills He hardens. You will say to me then, "Why still find
fault? For who resisted his will? -- But indeed, O man, who are you to
reply against God?" Romans 9:18-20
Hard
words indeed. But they remain, for all our explanations, God's words. In
this book, the reader will find unapologetic treatment of many such
passages in Scripture. Perhaps the discovery will be made that our
difficulty is not with the text, but rather with our hearts. Through
lively conversations, this book seeks to understand the liberty of God. |
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Chosen by God
R. C. Sproul
Here Sproul shows that predestination doesn't paint a spiteful picture of
God; it reveals a loving God who provides redemption for radically corrupt
humans. Sproul carefully examines the Scriptures and refutes the naysayers.
214 pages.
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Absolute
Predestination
Jerom
Zanchius.
Atherton calls this "one of the best, if not the best book ever
issued on Absolute Predestination." He also notes that "[i]n our day so-called
Protestants not only deny and reject these truths, but very zealously support
the popish theory of free-will. There is one thing all history testifies
to, namely, that what the world calls Calvinism is the only doctrine that
produces civil and religious liberty, pure and undefiled religion, national
independence and prosperity, whilst all other systems produce superstition,
worldliness and national decay, only to end in lawlessness, Bolshevism and
destruction. It is forgotten that only the pure truth of God can make a nation
great or save a sinner. To our Triune Covenant Lord be all the praise and
glory."
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Justification
of God
An Exegetical Study of Romans 9:-23
John
Piper
A careful, reasoned study of the doctrine of election. Piper dissects
Paul's argument to highlight the picture of God and his righteousness
painted in Romans 9.
Undergirded
by the author's belief that the sovereignty of God is too precious a part
of our faith to dismiss or approach weak-kneed, this book explores the
Greek text and Paul's argument with singular deftness.
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Faith: the Gift of God
Tom
Wells
"Two men hear the
Gospel. They are from similar backgrounds. One turns to faith in Christ;
the other turns away from Christ. Why the difference? Faith in the one,
unbelief in the other! But how does faith come?1. Making a start2. Seeing
and hearing3. Power4. 'Free will'5. New birth6. New birth (continued)7.
The Father as source8. The Son and the Spirit as source9. Faith further
defined10. A biblical faith11. True faith and false12. Why such a gift?13.
The two roads
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Justification by Faith Alone: Affirming the Doctrine
By Which the Church and the Individual Stands or Falls
MacArthur, John;
R.C. Sproul, Joel Beeke, John Gerstner, and John Armstrong
The compilation of articles in this work is designed to provide "instruction
in righteousness" by revealing the difference between "declaring one righteous"
and "making one righteous." Since the authors did not collaborate with one
another on their articles, there will be some repetition of explanation or
reference. These similarities only strengthen the premise of this book by
revealing a like mindedness and unity of spirit among godly men. 188 pp.
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Justification
by Faith Alone
Jonathan
Edwards
As the devil continues to
attack this foundational doctrine of the gospel, are you prepared for his
assualts? We urge your to read and re-read Edwards' treatment of "The
Place of Obedience". His "Objections Answered" will arm you
for the subtle yet dangerous arguments which are being advanced in our
day.
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What
is Faith?
J.
Gresham Machen
J. Gresham Machen was an
outstanding scholar best remembered today for his heroic commitment to
biblical truth in the 1920's and'30's. Yet, while his academic
publications are of outstanding merit and lasting use, significantly much
of his published writing was addressed not to scholars but to ordinary
Christians. First and foremost he was a communicator of the gospel he
loved profoundly. In What is faith" Machen addresses one of the most
fundamental questions about the Christian gospel. In graceful style he
expounds the biblical teaching on faith, combining the solid content of
the truth with the personal challenge of the gospel. The result is a book
of outstanding and permanent value.
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Iain
Murray