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Description : An in-depth look at the doctrine of divine election, with
an attempt to clarify precisely what is at stake and correct misrepresentations
of both points of view.
Divine election is certainly one of the more profound—and
controversial—doctrines in the Bible. Does God elect people because they believe
in the Lord Jesus Christ, or does God elect people in order that they will
believe in Christ? Much of the disagreement and controversy concerning this
doctrine proceeds from a fundamental misunderstanding of what it means.
This is why Storms begins his analysis of divine election with an attempt to
clarify precisely what is at stake and, at the same time, correct
misrepresentations of it. He takes a thorough look at the doctrine as it is
presented in Romans 9 as well as the rest of the New Testament. He also explores
freedom of will and the order of salvation. Appendixes address “Three Problem
Passages” and “Who Can and Cannot Pray for God to Save the Lost?”
Introduction and Chapter 1: PDF
“I can’t know and love and serve God if I don’t know truth about God. This
book describes God the way he really is.” John Piper, Pastor
for Preaching and Vision, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis
“Sam Storms’s Chosen for Life is well-conceived, well-reasoned, and
well-written, with its arguments anchored in the Scriptures. It is fair,
thorough, and up-to-date regarding the controversies that swirl around this
vital biblical doctrine.” Mark R. Talbot, Associate
Professor of Philosophy, Wheaton College
“This new edition of Chosen for Life has everything one could want
on the topic of election. Those who agree will be heartily encouraged; those who
disagree will be respectfully challenged; the hearts of all will marvel at the
glorious grace of God in the gospel.” C. J. Mahaney,
Sovereign Grace Ministries
“Storms’s offensive against Arminian-type views of election among
evangelicals is a very solid piece of work. The thoroughness of its arguments
gives it conclusive force.” J. I. Packer, Professor of
Theology, Regent College
“I am delighted that a revised and expanded edition of Sam Storms’s book
Chosen for Life is now available. When students have asked me for a
concise, clear, pastoral, and practical explanation of election, I have said
that Chosen for Life is my top choice.” Thomas R.
Schreiner ,
Professor of New Testament Interpretation, The Southern
Baptist Theological Seminary
“This extraordinarily clear and courteous book makes its case without
stooping to caricature or invective. It is a fine model of exactly how
theological disagreements should be resolved: with respectful listening, careful
distinctions, historical awareness, deep reverence for Scripture, and patient
exegesis.” D. A. Carson, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
