John E. McGraw in his book Justification stresses the importance of justification as a doctrine in the church. McGraw examines the doctrine of justification from a biblical foundation and then studies it from a Lutheran, Calvinisitic, and Arminian view. He incorporates historical knowledge surrounding the doctrine of justification and considers how the doctrine of atonement had an effect on the doctrine of justification. McGraw ends the book with a look at what justification means and the ...

"I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." John 14:3The Final Chapter From Billy Graham. Experience t****he glory of heaven as Billy Graham, the beloved evangelist, shares from his past, and his present, the reality of eternity.As our nation and world travail in the midst of political, economic, and cultural uncertainties, we can find comfort in the hope that comes from the unchanging truth of God’s Word....

There is a palpable sense of confusion—and sometimes even embarrassment—with regard to so-called limited atonement today, pointing to the need for thoughtful engagement with this controversial doctrine. Incorporating contributions from a host of respected theologians, From Heaven He Came and Sought Her stands as the first comprehensive resource on definite atonement as it examines the issue from historical, biblical, theological, and pastoral perspectives.Offering scholarl...

Want to know about the Holy Spirit, one of the members of the Trinity? Bible teacher, R. C. Sproul deepens the understanding of the Holy Spirit as he explores the many different roles the Spirit has in our lives. Sproul deals with some of the most perplexing and frequently discussed issues with sensitivity. While the mystery surrounding the Holy Spirit is not dispelled, we are challenged to get to know him better and to look for signs of his work in our life.

When Jesus said to Nicodemus, 'You must be born again', the devout and learned religious leader was unsure what Jesus meant. It would seem nothing has changed. Today 'born again Christians' fill churches that are seen as ineffectual at best, and even characterised by the 'mosaic' generation as 'unchristian'. The term 'born again' has been devalued both in society and in the church. Those claiming to be 'born again' live lives that are indistinguishable from those who don't; they sin the same,...

Believers often take for granted the great act of salvation provided to us by the work of Jesus Christ. Beginning with the Old Testament sacrifices and the prophecies that foreshadowed Christ, authors Jerry Bridges and Bob Bevington guide believers through the biblical overview of Christ's atonement. The Great Exchange helps believers see how the Old Testament practices tie in with the New Testament discussion of Christ's great work of salvation.As believers work through these prin...

Biblical Foundations Book AwardFew issues are more central to the Christian faith than the nature, scope and means of salvation. Many have thought it to be largely a transaction that gets one to heaven. In this riveting book, N. T. Wright explains that God's salvation is radically more than this.At the heart of much vigorous debate on this topic is the term the apostle Paul uses in several of his letters to describe what happens to those in Christ--justificatio...

New issue of a theological classic on the atonementOriginally published in 1955 and reprinted dozens of times over the years, John Murray's Redemption Accomplished and Applied systematically explains the two sides of redemption -- its accomplishment through Christ's atonement and its application to the lives of believers.Murray explores the biblical passages dealing with the necessity, nature, perfection, and extent of the atonement in order to establish its...

Justin Martyr on Salvation, Free Will, and Predestination from the series Justin Martyr: The Man and His Theology by Robert Alan King is a booklet with over 4,700 words. This booklet discusses Justin's beliefs about how all men are saved, free will among God's creatures, and exactly what predestination entails. This booklet also includes an examination of his thoughts on faith and works. Robert Alan King is an ordained minister through Calvary Chapel who has spent years studying the writin...

Taking its title from one of John Wesley's most important sermons, The Scripture Way of Salvation explores the soteriological content of Wesley's entire literary corpus (sermons, letters, theological treatises, journals, and the notes on the Old and New Testaments). Fundamentally a doctrinal study, it is historically sensitive to the subtle shifts and nuances of Wesley's continuing reflections about the processes of salvation and the nature of Christian life. Collins provides a clear discu...

Have you ever wanted to know more of what the Bible says about salvation? These six studies are deceptively short, simple, and clear. Each one can be read quickly, but if you really delve into them – checking the Scriptures, working through the Bible studies, thinking through the reflection questions – you will find a rich study resource. The Bible Themes resource at the end is a useful alphabetical listing of key Bible themes that gives practical and teaching help along with Scripture ref...

Ten African-American pastors and scholars tell how they came to embrace Reformed theology.