Predestination, says the author, isn't just for Calvinists. It is for all biblical Christians. Predestination doesn't create a whimsical or spiteful picture of God, but paints the portrait of a loving God who provides redemption for radically corrupt humans. There is mystery in God's ways, but not contradiction. Point by point, the author examines the scriptures on predestination and refutes the naysayers. Chosen by God is an excellent introduction to the Reformed or Calvinist view of God's sovereignty and God's election.
Here is a clear scriptural case for the classic (and sometimes controversial) Christian doctrine of predestination. Through this view of a truly sovereign God, readers will see how sinfulness prevents man from choosing God on his own; instead, God must change people’s hearts.
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Reviewed by Anthony Shuler (Kansas, U.S.A.), November 16, 2009
Not very scholarly or mature, very bias and dishonest. I'm certain better books on this topic from this perspective could be found easily. Sproul has definitely written better books.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Mike (Pennsylvania), April 04, 2009
Before reading this book, I strongly opposed the Reformed view of salvation, but the way Sproul so clearly explains how completely biblical this view is has truly changed my perspective. Sproul shows how your view of "original sin" affects the way you view salvation. He also takes the time to explain the five points of Calvinism in simple terms and logically answers some of the most common and difficult arguments agains the Reformed view. I stongly recommend that EVERY Christian who seeks to know God more read this book, because this book (along with careful study of God's Word) has shown me how indescibable God's grace truly is!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Robert Scott (Boise, ID), July 24, 2008
This book has help me gain a broader understanding of a tough topic - predestination and the different bibical views
of the subject from many Godly men. A special thanks to Dr. Sproul!
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Steve Wratt (Woodcroft, S.A., Australia), April 29, 2008
This is a good read. It is a good place to start if you want to understand the basics of the Reformed position of Christianity. Sproul makes it clear what the basic terms mean and uses illustrations that clearly explain these terms. He also offers a good foundation for understanding Original Sin and why we accept the state of things. In other words, he answers our objections as why we are sinners.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Ken Willig (Scottsdale, AZ), January 25, 2008
This my most favorite book on theology. I have read it so many times that the bonding has come loose. I stay with my old copy because of all the yellow highlighting I have done in it plus all the notations I have made. I probably have given away at least 70 copies of it and recommend it may more. RC has clearly articulated very difficult aspects of theology. It is definitely a MUST read for every person who wants to really know God.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by JRA (Hobbs, NM), August 27, 2007
This is absolutely a must buy if you are starting your journey through the study of Biblical election and predestination. It clears up many of the misconceptions many ignorant people have about the concept. I don't see how anyone could believe in free will due to our fallen nature, nor how anyone could not trust the Creator that they love so much with their soul. I trust God with my soul more than I trust myself. The author makes it easy to read, and is even humorous in his approach at times. Very entertaining and informative...I rarely read at all but I finished this wonderful book in 2 sessions.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Chap. A.R. Reid (Ft. Benning, GA), December 29, 2006
If you are wondering whether or not you should buy this book, stop wondering, and buy it! Then read it—you’ll be glad you did. I first read Chosen by God in 1994 just after making a theological shift from Arminianism to the Reformed faith. This book cleared up the last of my questions, thus solidifying for me the truth of the biblical (Calvinistic) idea of God’s grace in predestinating the salvation of His elect, and the error of the unbiblical (Arminian) view of election by God’s foreknowledge of human decision—and I thank God for it! Chosen by God is an absolutely outstanding resource for anyone struggling with the biblical inconsistencies of Arminianism.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Fred Steck (Algonquin, IL.), July 25, 2006
I highly recommend this book especially to those who may be just starting their journey into the doctrine of predestination. My only 'minor' complaint is that Sproul doesn't dig deep enough into Holy Scripture to bring into light the absolute Sovereignty of God and the Depravity of Man.
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