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Chosen to Serve: Why Divine Election Is to Service, Not to Eternal Life
Most people assume that God has chosen individuals to have everlasting life. They might disagree on whom God has chosen, and why He has chosen them, but they agree that is what the doctrine of election is about.But where is that idea taught in the Bible? Where does the Bible say God chooses individuals for eternal life or eternal death?In Chosen to Serve, Shawn Lazar examines the Biblical evidence and comes to a surprising election is vocational. God chooses people, places, and things for service and reward, not for eternal life.If you have ever struggled with the issue of divine election, this book is for you.
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288 pages, Paperback
Published October 12, 2017
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January 2, 2019
Possibly the Worst Book on the Debate Ever
This is a truly terrible book. I don’t say that simply because I disagree with the author (though I certainly do). There are lots of books written from the “other side” that are very good, challenging and worth reading.
Not this one. It is full of exegetical and logical fallacies, profound misunderstandings of the biblical languages (and linguistics in general) and terrible exegesis. The author demonstrated no interest in going himself where the Scriptures go... but in twisting them to make them go his way.
Also, the book relies on lots of tired, cherry-picked, or obscure source material. I’m sure the proverbial choir will applaud this work. But it is not a serious work, and I wouldn’t recommend it.
This is a truly terrible book. I don’t say that simply because I disagree with the author (though I certainly do). There are lots of books written from the “other side” that are very good, challenging and worth reading.
Not this one. It is full of exegetical and logical fallacies, profound misunderstandings of the biblical languages (and linguistics in general) and terrible exegesis. The author demonstrated no interest in going himself where the Scriptures go... but in twisting them to make them go his way.
Also, the book relies on lots of tired, cherry-picked, or obscure source material. I’m sure the proverbial choir will applaud this work. But it is not a serious work, and I wouldn’t recommend it.
December 12, 2018
I really enjoyed this book
This book was easy to read and understand and was loaded with clear bible interpretation and many citations from a wide range of scholars. I found it timely in my quest to understand election and grapple with my view and understanding of theology lens I see the Christian life through. I recommend especially to anyone searching for biblical answers to the questions one may have about their responsibility in kingdom service.
This book was easy to read and understand and was loaded with clear bible interpretation and many citations from a wide range of scholars. I found it timely in my quest to understand election and grapple with my view and understanding of theology lens I see the Christian life through. I recommend especially to anyone searching for biblical answers to the questions one may have about their responsibility in kingdom service.
April 15, 2018
A simple, straightforward look at the theme of divine election in the Bible. This book gave me so much clarity on the topic and challenged me to read the Bible for what it really says and to interpret passages in context, not through a predetermined theological lens. I had so many "aha" moments while reading this very helpful book.
September 30, 2019
Excellent, thorough study of biblical election, without philosophical baggage. Well done.
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