The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination

by Loraine Boettner

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0875521126
• Release Date: April 1991
• Publisher: Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Company
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.4" x 1.2" x 5.6"

Customer Reviews

Systematic treatment of Calvinism

After reading this book you will have a better understanding of what Calvinism is and what it is not. The book goes into not only a defense for it but also the practical aspects of Calvinism. From explaining each point of this doctrine to answering questions about predestination in it relationship to this doctrine. It goes to the subject of man's "Freewill" and God's foreknowledge. Everything you every wanted to know about Calvinism is in this book. It could very well be known as a systematic theology of Calvinism. Great study on the doctrines of Grace. "To God Alone Be The Glory" because of his amazing Grace

Unraveling the Complexities of God's Mystery

Loraine Boettner's book explains clearly that God is 100% sovereign and accomplishes what He purposed BEFORE the world was made. People will allow God to be sovereign in everything but the affairs of man, especially in salvation. This book refutes point by point the arguments against the absolute sovereignty of God. This book clears up one of the main arguments of Arminians--that if God is the ultimate means by which ALL things happen, even bad things--this makes God the author of evil. This Arminian argument is swept away by Boettner's clear explanation concerning the absolute RIGHT that God has with HIS creatures to do as He decides. This leaves us totally in awe of God's holiness. We are reduced to humility and thankfulness for the grace that God exercised in our individuaL lives. EVERY christian should be required to read this book before entering any debate concerning God's dealings with sinful mankind. Boettner sets out explaining the doctrine and then in section III he takes on the obvious objections to the doctrine. Read this book first.

Reformed doctrine at its best

This is the book that convinced me of the "predestinatory" claims of reformed doctrine. It is set out in a most logical way with an abundance of corresponding Scripture passages. If you are not convinced about the claims of Calvinism regarding predestination and the sovereignty of God, then this is the book to read.

It persuaded me to become a Calvinist

I was an Arminian who didn't understand Calvinism. After reading The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination I was convinced that the Reformed position is the most Biblical. It lays the case for Calvinism before the reader in such clear language that he can not misunderstand what the Refomed position really teaches. It is very persuasive in refuting the arguments against predestination while laying a solid biblical foundation for it's teachings. Boettner is very thorough in his use of Scripture to support his arguments. Anyone wishing to understand Calvinism must read this book. Boettner's arguments are so powerful that they demand your assent. This book was life changing.

Classic presentation of Calvinist theology

This is the book that has helped many to see that the Bible clearly teaches that God is good AND sovereign.Boettner graciously answers many questions about the Biblical doctrine of predestination. He shows that those who object to the doctrine cannot escape from its implications if they believe the Bible to be authoritative.He also shows that denying the Bible's teaching that God is sovereign greatly devalues the God of the Bible, and leaves us in a much worse position.Well worth reading.