When Grace Comes Home: How the Docrines of Grace Change Your Life

by Terry L. Johnson

How does Calvinism affect the way you view - worship, humility, adversity, outlook, evangelism, holiness, assurance, liberty, prayer, guidance and living faith? Terry Johnson illuminates the practical implications of Calvinism and how God's grace changes every aspect of your life.

Genres: Christian Living, Theology, Christian

192 pages, Paperback

First published May 16, 2002

About the author

Terry Johnson was born and raised in Los Angeles. He studied history at the University of Southern California and also studied at Trinity College, Bristol, England, and Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, before earning his D. Min in 2008 from Erskine Theological Seminary.

Reviews

[Brian · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has a special place in heart because it simply laid out the doctrines of grace and their impact in the life of the believer. I was starting to move from an arminian position to a calvinist one and this book broke it down but in a way that cemented my love for an all encompassing God and His word. One of many means the Holy Spirit works in our lives, with great books.

[Wesley Glaze · Rating 5 out of 5]

At first I was startled and put off by the author’s insistence on the correctness of Calvinism and Reformed thinking, but the doctrines discussed fit very well with a simple bible studied mind like mine. It was refreshing to read about the absolute sovereignty of God yet also acknowledge man’s responsibility to choose to live according to God’s standards.
A well written work if one reads it with a humble and gracious mind.

[Lewis Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book; it’s full of great lessons and morals I can apply to my life as a new follower of Calvinism. My only complaint is that while some chapters are incredibly useful (specifically the chapters regarding praying and guidance), some read a little too textbook-like and were a drag to work through. Aside from those couple chapters though the book is an incredible introduction to applying Calvinistic ideas to your life!

[Shaun Marksbury · Rating 5 out of 5]

This wasn't quite what I expected when I grabbed it from the shelf. I was anticipating a book organized around the five points, showing how each practically applies to Christian living. Instead, the book is organized around important points of Christian living, demonstrating how the sovereignty of God drives our walk with the Lord. Highly recommended.

[Sean Harding · Rating 4 out of 5]

Johnson Johns #1
Interesting and encouraging read basically asking the question how now should we live.
Some really good points, it did get bogged down in one chapter but over all a decent read.

[Steve Herreid · Rating 3 out of 5]

A practical, down to earth work on the benefits of understanding and applying Reformed theology to one's life. I liked this book.

[Michael Locklear · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is always interesting to read a book in which you personally know the author. I could hear his voice while reading the book. And though I am Classical Arminian and the book is written heavily from a Calvinist point of view - as seen from the introduction: "During our journey, I will use the designations 'Reformed' and 'Calvinistic' interchangeably with 'Biblical', 'Bible-believing', and 'Gospel', for, like Spurgeon, I regard the former as synonymous with the latter" - I enjoyed the book and heartily agreed on many thoughts and points.

[J. Alfred · Rating 4 out of 5]

A tight little polemic for reformed theology that still manages to be readable and (mostly) winsome.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great study of reformed theology.

[Dan Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life changing.