Predestination

A Concise and Systematic Exploration of the Doctrine of Predestination

How can God choose to save some and eternally punish others? What about my loved ones who are not believers? For many, contemplating predestination brings about fear, trepidation, controversy, and emotional exhaustion, making it a difficult topic to study―let alone view as a blessing.

This addition to the Short Studies in Systematic Theology series carefully examines God’s word to answer 15 commonly asked questions regarding the doctrines of election and reprobation. With helpful visuals, key definitions, answer summaries, and prayer responses, this concise guide is perfect for all believers who want to discover and delight in what God has revealed throughout Scripture. Readers will not only learn how God saves his people from their sins, but will be stirred to respond to him in worship.

Great for Theologians, Pastors, and Students: Designed to be short and approachable, this concise study dives deep into the doctrine of predestination Part of the Short Studies in Systematic Theology Series: Other titles include The Person of Christ; Glorification; and The Doctrine of Scripture Written by Andrew David Naselli: Pastor and professor of systematic theology and New Testament

1. Opening Credits
2. Dedication
3. Preface
4. Introduction
5. Part 1: Vessels of Mercy
6. Chapter 1: What Is the Goal of Election?
7. Chapter 2: When Did God Choose to Save Some Humans?
8. Chapter 3: Did God Choose to Save Individuals?
9. Chapter 4: Did God Choose to Save Individuals Based on Foreseen Faith?
10. Chapter 5: Is Unconditional Election Unfair?
11. Chapter 6: Do We Have Free Will?
12. Chapter 7: Does Election Contradicst God's Desire That All Humans Be Saved?
13. Chapter 8: How Does God Accomplish His Plan to Save Individuals?
14. Chapter 9: How Do I Know if God Has Elected Me?
15. Chapter 10: Did God Elect Babies Who Die?
16. Part 2: Vessels of Wrath
17. Chapter 11: Who Ultimately Causes Reprobation?
18. Chapter 12: How Does God Accomplish Reprobation?
19. Chapter 13: What Is the Result of Reprobation?
20. Chapter 14: What Is the Goal of Reprobation?
21. Chapter 15: Who Deserves Blame for Reprobation?
22. Conclusion
23. Closing Credits