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Original Title:	The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination
ISBN:	0875521126 (ISBN13: 9780875521121)
Edition Language:	English

The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination

Loraine Boettner

Paperback | Pages: 440 pages

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Title	:	The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination
Author	:	Loraine Boettner
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Special Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 440 pages
Published	:	December 1st 1992 by P & R Publishing (first published January 1st 1932)
Categories	:	Religion. Theology. Christianity. Christian

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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 - predestination - with which I so strongly agree (because of its clear and manifold presence in the Scriptures). One of this work's great strengths was Boettner's precision in defining predestination and contrasting it with misconceived perceptions of the doctrine (such as fatalism) and of the outcomes of thought that spur from belief in the doctrine (such as it discourages all motives to exert effort).

The book, covering actually much more than 'the reformed doctrine of predestination' is laid out in six parts:

Part I - deals with the doctrine of predestination as a matter of fact understood from Scripture and argues that Scripture must indeed be the final authority.

Part II - lays out the five points of Calvinism and discusses how they are intricately woven together so as one cannot reject one point without rejecting the entire system: "Furthermore, these are not isolated and independent doctrines but are so inter-related that they form a simple, harmonious, self-consistent system...Prove any one of them true and all the others will follow as logical and necessary parts of the system. Prove any one of them false, and the whole system must be abandoned." - p. 59

Part III - addresses common objections to the doctrine of predestination and is a very valuable contribution to the book as it pertains to this specific doctrine and its Biblical defense.

Part IV - is kind of a continuation of Part III that deals with salvation by grace, assurance of salvation, and predestination in the physical world - which I thought was a particularly interesting topic.

Part V - is dedicated to the practical importance of the doctrine, both in believing it and teaching (and preaching) it.

Part VI - was a wonderful discussion of Calvinism in history. While some of his arguments here were...well, not the best example of argumentation (e.g. ad hominem against Wesley), it really was an enjoyable read to see the Biblical doctrines of Calvinism - particularly the doctrine of predestination - and their affect on people throughout the history of the church.

As for the volume, yes, it's lengthy - 431 pp. Yet is was truly a delight to see someone write with such passionate conviction regarding truth and the necessity for standing firm for it. Here are a few quotes to give an example of the character of Loraine Boettner, from which I believe it would do us all well to learn.

"The cause of any person believing is the will of God; and the outward sound of the Gospel strikes the ear but in vain until God is pleased to touch the heart within....When the Gospel becomes palatable to the natural man it ceases to be the Gospel that Paul preached. And it is worth remembering here that in nearly every town in which Paul preached his Gospel did cause either a riot or a revival and not infrequently both." - p. 357

"The truth or falsity of Scripture doctrines cannot be left to the outcome of a popular vote." - p. 360

"To save sinners and convert them to practical godliness is the chief purpose of the Church in this world; and the system which will not measure up to this test must be set aside, no matter how popular it may be in other respects." - p. 424

Speaking of Calvin's Institutes he writes, "The work is pervaded by an intense earnestness and by fearless and severe argumentation which properly subordinates reason and tradition to the supreme authority of the Scriptures." - p. 405. (Oh how I wish all the body of Christ would subordinate "REASON AND TRADITION" to the supreme authority of the Scriptures.)

Finally, speaking on the body of Christ and its unity, Boettner makes one of the best "ecumenical statements" I have ever seen or heard. It is long, but to get the full effect I shall quote the whole of it:

"We believe the Calvinistic system to be the only one set forth in the Scriptures and vindicated by reason, and therefore the most stable and influential in the production of righteousness. Yet to all who differ from us we cordially allow the right of private judgment, and sincerely rejoice in the good which they are able to accomplish. We rejoice that other systems of theology approximate ours; yet we cannot consent to impoverish our message by setting forth less than what we find the Scriptures to teach. If a union could be consummated in which Calvinism would be accepted as the system of truth taught in the Bible, we should be delighted to enter into it; but we believe that for us to accept anything short of that would be to surrender vital truth, and that anything vague enough to embrace Calvinism and other systems of doctrine would not be worth propagating." - pp. 352-353

I certainly appreciate the absolute, unwavering commitment to truth that Boettner displays in his writing, and I pray our modern churches would follow that example to the full extant of what is taught in Scripture.

Conclusion.

Considered a layman in the church (p. 9), Loraine Boettner has by God's grace produced an invaluable work for those seeking to understand a great and magnificent doctrine taught in Scripture and how it relates to the rest of Scripture, to competing thoughts, and to practical living. It would be irresponsible for me not to recommend it to others with a five-star rating.

When reading this, do as he teaches - subordinate reason and tradition to the Scriptures - and you will come out excited and refreshed about the awe and majesty of the great and glorious sovereignty of our Almighty God and our Lord Jesus Christ!

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This is one of the best books that I have ever read! I have studied the doctrines of Calvinism and predestination for years and this book gave me a much clearer understanding of them. Mr. Boettner does an excellent job of gently guiding the reader through the process of understanding topics and passages that are potentially very confusing. I finished the book not only with a more complete understanding of these doctrines, but also a greater appreciation and love for God Himself.

Books from an immature, embarassing time in my life. This book presents a case for Calvinism, which, ultimately, is one of the worst things to have ever existed. Stay away.

This book thoroughly covers the doctrine of Predestination. Not only does it cover predestination, but it also evaluates the multiple reformed doctrines, and shows how certain reformed doctrines harmonize together. This book was helpful in understanding the doctrines of Grace from a historical view, a theological view, and contextual view. I had this particular book recommended to me whenever I had many questions about the doctrine of Predestination. If this is a topic you are interested in

I first encountered this book in 1992, when my pastor loaned it to me. At the time I held to standard Southern Baptist theology, which is essentially Arminian, with a weak "once saved, always saved" tacked on at the end. I had heard all sorts of things about "Calvinism," all of them negative, and so I wasn't disposed to think kindly of Boettner's views.And in fact I did argue with him (in my mind) quite a bit. I instinctively reacted against what I read, for it wasn't what I believed. Yet there

I came across this book quite by accident and have to admit that some parts are at first quite dry (I mean who would want to read a book about predestination?) nevertheless it drew me in and it is written in a clear style that unfolds the case for Calvinism. I found the last chapter on Calvinism In History as the most engaging. Before reading this book I was completely unaware of why John Calvin could be called the virtual founder of America or that Jefferson probably borrowed from the

Excellent. Also read in May of 1988.