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Twelve What Abouts: Answering Common Objections Concerning God's Sovereignty in Election
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Twelve What Abouts by John Samson is the perfect book for those seeking truth about God's sovereign grace in salvation. Straightforward, easy to read, concise, and most of all Biblical, this is a unique book, providing answers for the twelve most common objections raised against the doctrine of Divine election. Pastor Samson's gracious spirit provides an excellent reading environment for those struggling with these great truths of Scripture.
One man said, "This book helped me enormously. My understanding of God's grace has soared to new heights." Another said, "This is the one book I wish had been placed in my hands as a new Christian. There is a lifetime of insight here." Still another revealed, "There were times reading this when I just had to stop, fall to my knees and thank God for His measureless grace in my life." Whether you are brand new to the subject, or still wrestling with these weighty concepts, Twelve What Abouts will prove to be an indispensable resource in your search for the truth.
Table of Contents
Foreword by John Hendryx
A Word to the Reader
Chapter The Place to Start – Amazed by Common Grace
Chapter The Wind Blows Where it Wishes
Chapter A Surprising Journey
Chapter What About the Love of God? (Part One)
Chapter What About the Love of God? (Part Two)
Chapter What About Free Will?
Chapter What About God’s Foreknowledge?
Chapter What About John 3:16?
Chapter What About 2 Peter 3:9?
Chapter What About 1 Timothy 2:4?
Chapter What About Matthew 23:37?
Chapter What About 1 Timothy 4:10?
Chapter What About John 12:32?
Chapter What About Reprobation?
Chapter What About Lost Loved Ones?
Chapter What About Prayer and Evangelism?
Chapter Saving Faith
Chapter The Flaming Missiles of the Devil
Chapter Spiritual Dyslexia Chapter As the King’s Herald
Further Recommended Resources
Twelve What Abouts by John Samson is the perfect book for those seeking truth about God's sovereign grace in salvation. Straightforward, easy to read, concise, and most of all Biblical, this is a unique book, providing answers for the twelve most common objections raised against the doctrine of Divine election. Pastor Samson's gracious spirit provides an excellent reading environment for those struggling with these great truths of Scripture.
One man said, "This book helped me enormously. My understanding of God's grace has soared to new heights." Another said, "This is the one book I wish had been placed in my hands as a new Christian. There is a lifetime of insight here." Still another revealed, "There were times reading this when I just had to stop, fall to my knees and thank God for His measureless grace in my life." Whether you are brand new to the subject, or still wrestling with these weighty concepts, Twelve What Abouts will prove to be an indispensable resource in your search for the truth.
Table of Contents
Foreword by John Hendryx
A Word to the Reader
Chapter The Place to Start – Amazed by Common Grace
Chapter The Wind Blows Where it Wishes
Chapter A Surprising Journey
Chapter What About the Love of God? (Part One)
Chapter What About the Love of God? (Part Two)
Chapter What About Free Will?
Chapter What About God’s Foreknowledge?
Chapter What About John 3:16?
Chapter What About 2 Peter 3:9?
Chapter What About 1 Timothy 2:4?
Chapter What About Matthew 23:37?
Chapter What About 1 Timothy 4:10?
Chapter What About John 12:32?
Chapter What About Reprobation?
Chapter What About Lost Loved Ones?
Chapter What About Prayer and Evangelism?
Chapter Saving Faith
Chapter The Flaming Missiles of the Devil
Chapter Spiritual Dyslexia Chapter As the King’s Herald
Further Recommended Resources
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First published January 17, 2012
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July 22, 2022
A good primer to address questions people may have about, or objections to, Reformed soteriology. The defense of 1 Timothy 4:10 felt a little lacking, but apart from that this is a great resource and guide.
February 8, 2015
This book is a very clear defense of unconditional election, and answers nearly all the objections and verses that Arminians often bring up. It is short, and written in plain language, so it is a quick, easy read. This makes it the perfect book to give to friends or family that may have questions about Reformed theology. Samson also includes many quotes from highly regarded Reformed theologians, making this book a real gem!
February 10, 2018
I had a thirst for some theology, and I slaked that thirst in this book. Solid, Biblical, clear and concise. And instead of fueling a prideful intellectualism, it spurred on a humble love for Christ whose sovereign mercy saved me.
The chapter "What About the Reprobate" begins with a much-needed call to return to the God of the Bible and let God be God. Very storing with some great quotes from theologians, especially Jon Edwards.
A couple of new thoughts for me, especially in the chapter on free will, the section covering the warning passages of Scripture, and the distinction between declarative and prescriptive statements.
The chapter "What About the Reprobate" begins with a much-needed call to return to the God of the Bible and let God be God. Very storing with some great quotes from theologians, especially Jon Edwards.
A couple of new thoughts for me, especially in the chapter on free will, the section covering the warning passages of Scripture, and the distinction between declarative and prescriptive statements.
January 18, 2018
Samson writes simply about difficult issues. The tone is humble. His remarks about free-will include perspectives I never explored. For those interested in this topic, the evidence presented is thoughtful and comprehensive.
September 22, 2019
Great book! Love the discussions in this book, very genuine and very well-thought out. My only problem is the font size and page layout was annoying but the content more than made up for that!
January 18, 2017
"Salvation involves the work of the Trinity: All who are chosen by God the Father, redeemed by Christ the Son, and given faith by the Holy Spirit, are eternally saved. They are kept in the faith by the power of Almighty God and thus preserved to the end. They persevere in faith because He preserves them. (John 3:16, 6:35-40; 6:44; 10:27-29; Rom 8:28; Phil 1:6; 2:12-13; Eph 1:13-14; Jude 24-25)
December 14, 2016
Clarifying
Very good book. Encouraging, insightful, and clarifies my points of "spiritual dyslexia". I highly recommend this book for anyone who has difficulty explaining the sinful nature
Very good book. Encouraging, insightful, and clarifies my points of "spiritual dyslexia". I highly recommend this book for anyone who has difficulty explaining the sinful nature
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