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First published in 1525, Martin Luther's Bondage of the Will is acknowledged by theologians as one of the great masterpieces of the Reformation. It is Luther response to Desiderius Erasmus' Diatribe on Free Will, written in his direct and unique style, combining deep spirituality with humor. Luther writes powerfully about man's depravity and God's sovereignty. The crucial issue for Luther concerned what ability free will has, and to what degree it is subject to God's sovereignty.

All believers have wrestled with this question at some point in their spiritual walks. So what answers does God provide to challenging questions like: Am I really saved? Am I going to heaven? How can I know for sure? Renowned pastor and author John MacArthur believes every Christian should enjoy the reality and security of being saved without a doubt. Drawing from a background rich in Bible study and teaching, John examines key scriptures, tackles tough questions, and sheds light on the true nature of salvation.

OVER TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD! It's the most powerful force in the universe, our only hope for love and forgiveness, and a foretaste of eternal life: amazing, radical, life-changing grace. Millions of lives have been changed by award-winning author Philip Yancey's startling exploration of grace...

“Is the experience of God’s grace in your life a thrilling thing? Just thinking about the fact that God, by His own sovereign plan, decided to be gracious to me is overwhelming. There is nothing greater than receiving grace upon grace.” --John MacArthur Simple definitions can make grace...

A través de sus páginas, se examina y se trata debidamente cada excusa, cada razón y cada obstáculo para no aceptar a Cristo. Si crees que eres demasiado malo, o si tal vez eres realmente malo y pecas abiertamente o a puerta cerrada, descubrirás que la vida en Cristo también es para ti.

In A Better Atonement, theologian Tony Jones debunks the traditional doctrine of Original Sin and shows how that doctrine has polluted our view of the atonement. In an intriguing interlude, Jones distances himself from other progressive theologians and biblical scholars by strongly defending the historical crucifixion and physical resurrection of Jesus. Jones then summarizes various understandings of the atonement, from the ancient church to today, ultimately proposing a view that both takes into account a realistic view of sin and maintains an robust belief in the Trinity.

What does the Bible mean when it says that Christians have died to sin? How is it possible for a just God to justify the ungodly without becoming unjust Himself? What is regeneration? What is justification? This book attempts to set forth in clear Biblical light the nature and characteristics of justification and regeneration that God may be glorified and His children brought to know more fully the liberty that is theirs in Christ.

Read by the author. Hear the salvation message of the Gospel directly from one of the world’s most beloved and trusted evangelists, Billy Graham. The Essential Sermons of Billy Graham, Volume Three (1990s-2000s) is an audio-exclusive collection of some of the most memorable and impactful...

Hear the salvation message of the Gospel directly from one of the world's most beloved and trusted evangelists, Billy Graham. The Essential Sermons of Billy Graham, Volume Two (1970s-1980s) is an audio-exclusive collection of some of the most memorable and impactful sermons Billy Graham...

What did Augustine really teach about grace, free will, and predestination? As the Pelagian controversy intensified, Augustine’s response became deeper, sharper, and more theologically daring. In this volume, you will discover: Augustine’s exploration of marriage, concupiscence, and the transmission of original sin A careful discussion of how divine grace and human free will work together Augustine’s direct response to Pelagian critics attacking his teaching on grace His mature reflections on predestination and why some believers persevere Two of Augustine’s most influential ...

John 3:16 is perhaps the best known verse in the entire Bible. In this short book, the author focuses on the word "world" in the verse which is the focus of debate between Arminians who believe the world referred to meaning everyone without exception and Calvinists who tend to view the world as meaning everyone without distinction. The author takes a Calvinist viewpoint and believes that the "world" of John 3:16 is a general, indefinite term meaning "sinners from all the nations," while also maintaining that this "world" consists only of those who are saved, here designated "everyone who ...

Wounds Are Where Light Enters is a collection of stories that are warm, sometimes funny, sometimes not, but always taking unexpected turns to find the care of God in all the pathways of life. In them we find the grace that enables us to live with the answers we see and the answers we don't see. In this collection we meet Arthur Bias, the retired black police officer who loves those who hate; Agnes Brill, the shrill piano teacher of patience; Junie Piper, precious of the homeless; Melvin, who honors his aging mother by honoring the little girl she has become; Lucian; and more.

According to John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, God raised up Methodism in order to spread the central teaching of entire sanctification. The church has offered an unbalanced understanding of the gospel for too long. This book calls all Methodists—the spiritual descendants of the Wesleyan revival, regardless of contemporary denominational expression—back to who we have been at our best. Perfect Love provides an in-depth explanation of entire sanctification and helps listeners pursue all that God has for us.

What if the blessings of Deuteronomy 28 were never meant to keep you striving… but to point you to Christ? For generations, believers have quoted: “Blessed in the city.” “Blessed in the field.” “The head and not the tail.” Yet many still wrestle with fear, performance-based faith, and uncertainty about whether they truly qualify for God’s favor. In Walking in Deuteronomy 28 Favor, Felix Duyilemi reveals the powerful New Covenant truth that transforms this entire chapter: The blessings were conditional under the Law — But they are fulfilled through the obedience of Christ. ...

If you’ve wrestled with the tension between God’s sovereignty and man’s free will—endless debates, verses that seem to collide, and systems that “solve” one side by sacrificing the other—this book lays out a clear, analytic path forward. Resolving the Free Will Dilemma presents a step-by-step, formally reasoned framework for systematic theology that invites rigorous evaluation. Every claim is defined, every inference is shown, and every conclusion is grounded in Scripture (Sola Scriptura) while remaining in broad continuity with the Christian philosophical tradition. WHAT ...

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Grace Alone: Audio Lectures includes high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points from...

“Mark, Finished the book and it was excellent! You opened a walnut with a sledgehammer! There can be no doubt that it is truth!” Robert Andrews, Pastor and Author of The Family: God’s Weapon for Victory. I am willing to follow the Greek New Testament wherever it leads. In this case, it leads to the best news ever! Get ready to fall in love with God, all over again. Get ready to see God’s love for even the worst of his enemies. “The Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world” (1 John 4:14). “He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the ...

The Parables of Jesus, the fourth volume in the series Sermons by Saint Gregory Palamas, covers the parables of the Publican and the Pharisee, the Prodigal Son, the Second Coming, the Unforgiving Servant, the Marriage Feast, the Sower, and of Lazarus and the Rich Man.

In Baptism: Answers to Common Questions, Dr. Guy M. Richard tackles the key questions people have about baptism: What does it mean? Is it necessary for salvation? Who should be baptized, and how should we baptize them? As he searches the Scriptures, Dr. Richard helps us think through what the Bible teaches about baptism and encourages us to deal graciously with our brothers and sisters in Christ even when we disagree.

Richard Baxter (1615–1691) preached “as a dying man to dying men.” He was devoted to God and was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. Best known as the minister of Kidderminster in England, his love for God and others resulted in practically the entire town of Kidderminster turning to Jesus during Baxter’s ministry there.